I'm reviewing the historic Mono County Jail, not the newer facility…read more It's a fun place for a quick stop to take the kids and let them experience "jail" while passing through town. Granted, the old jail is probably scarier than the new, but still a good place to get the kids "scared straight." The old jail is a small building which houses a few dank cells and one small wide open shower. The kids thought it was fun, adults found it mildly interesting from a historic perspective. Worth a look if you are nearby, but don't make a special trip to see it. 3 stars.

When you spend enough time in Mammoth, a ski town, you or someone you know is bound to end up in at…read morethe good ole Mono County Jail aka Bridgeport B & B. In the words of the great Mike Ness: "It's on the outskirts of town, by the railroad tracks Where the country moon shines." Yeah, it's in BFE so when you get the call to pick someone up after an especially egregious skiing out of bounds issue, a DIP or a DUI, it's close to an hour long haul up to the county seat to drag their sorry asses back home. On the bright side, the deputies have so little to do they will shoot the shit with you and even tell tales of what your friend did during the arrest/while in the tank. I've heard that they let the women stay up late to watch SNL. But the food, well...meh. But there is a special dietetic menu for those inmates who are watching their carbs. More from Mr. Ness: "Well it's cold and it's clammy Man, it's colder than a pimp's heart But I've gotta do my time There's a lesson to be learned here but what a price to pay. You know, I may never learn" Also - this is where Sean Penn stayed when he went to jail for punching a paparazzi when married to Madonna. He paid extra to have the privilege to do time here rather than in LA County. If only Paris Hilton did the same thing - she could have talked to the lady who got busted for trying to smoke a tea bag by sticking it into a light socket.

Sweet spot off the 108 Sonora Pass. A few shaded picnic tables and vault toilet…read more Refreshing scents of Christmas with the surrounding pine trees. Fairly steep (26%) climb up and to see the valley below is worthwhile. On this early October Sunday the temps were lovely and while me and the pack came up in sweaters, we ended up taking them off.

A perfect little spot to stretch your legs and take some lovely photos of the valley below! You can…read morealso snag a couple photos of Leavitt Falls (correct me if I'm wrong on the name of that) to the right! You can also walk along a couple trails that stem off from the area if you're feeling adventurous. It's always clean and there is a pit toilet just a little ways from the deck. Heading East, the entrance can be a little hard to see, but the drive into the little parking lot isn't bad. There's plenty of room for cars to park and to have enough room to turn around. I like this spot as a good place to take a break on the way up and over the pass!

Our family has a cabin out by Green Creek, just up the road from town. At least once or twice per…read morevisit, we swing by here for wifi to catch up on work related correspondence, etc. They have a really nice selection of DVD/Blu-ray movies and tv shows, a welcome commodity in this Blockbuster bereft world we now find ourselves in. Even better, rental is free if you have a library card. The library itself is very nice and modern, if a bit small. The selection and facilities far exceeded any expectations I had for a town of this size. If you're passing through or staying nearby, this is a great place to get out of the sun for some peace, quiet and modern conveniences. To say nothing of all the books they gave here, too.

Very helpful staff, free WiFi (even when their doors are locked), lots of magazines and books to…read morebuy, great local section.

5 star facility , 5 Star hard working Americans making a difference in the world , can't believe…read morewhat these guys can do!!

I've never been to such a depressing establishment in my life. The scenery is the only good thing…read moreabout it. Living conditions are below par... bed bugs, scorpions, and the occasional random wild life entering the buildings. The beds are hard and covered in filth. The staff there is a melting pot of uneducated youth with a small percent of educated adults. The main dining facility was a shanty and smelt of old feet. They couldn't perform the simplest request of making a grilled cheese. Overall if you want to contemplate life mistakes and watch cars rust then MCMWTC is the place for you.

9/6/2024-…read more Unfortunately, on the way back from Bishop, this was the detour back to 395.. I needed to take a quick stretching break from driving.. Scenic rural area, and any post office is a much needed necessity.. Didn't get to snap any photos, ( had to hurry and get back on the road- didn't want to get stuck behind any trucks.. Would have never known about this area, if there wasn't a detour..

Honestly, I read the reviews before going here, was expecting the worst, and I now have absolutely…read moreno idea what the hullabaloo was about. I had a very pleasant experience, didn't have to wait in line at all, was given really nice customer service and went happily on my day. Not that I physically mail packages that often, but when I do, I'll definitely be going here again. Probably one of the best post office experiences I've ever had.

Mount Patterson is the tallest mountain in the Sweetwater range in eastern California at 11,654…read morefeet. It's not easy to get up here, you need 4-wheel drive, but it's worth the trek. The 360 degree views from the top are incredible. We went up in autumn, and the aspens along the route up were phenomenal. If you ride down the eastern side, you'll drive by the ghost town of Belfort, a small mining town established in the 1880s, that still have a few structures standing.

While visiting Markleeville, we stopped at the library to use the WiFi, and later to rent some…read moreDVDs. The librarians there were GREAT! They insisted on signing us up for library cards even though we reside hundreds of miles away. We gave them some greeting cards as a gift on our last visit, and they even mailed us a little thank-you that we received after we returned home. They invited us to join the little happy-hour gathering of local businesses taking place in the back of the library and help ourselves to some snacks (we declined). I agree with Liv K. that the tiny adjacent park is a nice place to hang out -- I sat with my laptop on a bench with the sound of a stream running nearby, doing some necessary work in a lovely environment. This is real, old-school, small-town charm. The only reason I give 4 stars rather than 5 is that I didn't check out the book collection, and I don't think I can really provide a complete review of a library if it doesn't include the books.

Great little library in a charming town. The adjacent park is tiny but perfect for a impromptu…read morepicnic or green space for the kiddos to run around. The library has a decent selection of books for your weekend getaway in the country, plus free 24/7 wifi if you need to check-in with work or catch-up with your status feed. There is also a children's section complete with play area. During the hot summers and cold winters, head inside for relief from the elements as they offer A/C in the summer and heat in the winter. If you've had your fill of the stunning views of snow-capped mountains and wildflower-filled valleys, or you're worn out from the fantastic hiking, mountain/road biking, or long, leisurely drives along the mountain passes and need a different type of getaway, grab a good book and curl up on one of their comfortable chairs. Once in awhile, they have a book sale on the side of the library, too!

Had to wait five minutes while the guys finished their conversation in the back. Finally got to…read morebuy some stamps and they were out of postcard stamps. What a waste of my time.

Super helpful employees, who went above and beyond in trying to help me locate a missing box that…read morewas supposed to be delivered from the Yosemite PO.