Robert,

If you go through Inyokern during business hours, you might enjoy
stopping at the Indian Wells Brewing Co., about five or six miles west
of 395 on 14. You can pick up some Death Valley root beer for the
kids, and some Blackout Stout for yourself, in case you think you'll
need it! They have a window where you can look in at the clattering
bottling line when it's running.

As far as driving tips go, maybe stop in Bishop and make sure your
coolant tank isn't empty and you've sprung no new leaks - - that's a
pretty good grade ahead. Pick up some doughnuts at the bakery!

Enjoy Mammoth Lakes, it's great camping up there! And if you're so
inclined, you can take a bike (your own or a rental), take it to the
top of Mammoth Mountain on the fundicular, and ride down one of the
bike trails.

Gary

> Date:    Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:52:30 -0700
> From:    Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
> Subject: Tent camping in the Mammoth Lakes area
>
> ... with three kids and a dog.
>