White Mountains Trip (General Admissions)
August 1, 2025 @ 9:00AM — August 4, 2025 @ 5:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Crooked Creek Station: 3000 E Line St Bishop, CA 93514 Get Directions
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Crooked Creek Research Station
Enjoy four days of wildflowers, ancient trees, geology, and birds in the majestic alpine wilderness of the White Mountains, in Inyo National Forest, on the eastern edge of the Owens Valley. Limited to just 25 people, our group will stay at the Crooked Creek research Station (10,200’), part of the University of California’s White Mountain Research Center complex.
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic scientists/naturalists will guide small groups through the variety of geological and ecological communities found in the Whites, as we study and enjoy the fascinating natural history of this scenic and unique California mountain range, emphasizing geology, botany, and bird life. The Whites are home to ancient bristlecone pines (Pinus longaeva) - the oldest trees in the world.
We are privileged to be led by three field staff: Steve Junak, Botanist and emeritus Herbarium Curator at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Dr. Sabina Thomas, geologist and former Nature Education Manager at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Linnea Hall, Avian Conservation Biologist and Executive Director of the Camarillo Bird Museum.
Our relaxed pace will also include hiking opportunities and visits to the Schulman Grove (location of the almost 5,000-year-old Methuselah tree) and the Patriarch Grove. Evenings will include natural history slide shows. Daytime drives and hikes will take us above 11,000’. Though hiking will not be strenuous, participants should be able to acclimate to this high altitude.
If you have any questions about the trip, please get in touch with John Ziegler by email at john@cirweb.org or by phone at (805) 448-1501.
Crooked Creek Research Station