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BY GOD, TO BODIE

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TRIP LEADER: Roger Vargo

WHAT: Discover some of the fascinating geologic and mining history of Eastern California in this mild tour.  Saturday, we'll explore the old stage road to Benton and part of the old Bodie Railroad right-of-way from Mono Mills, where Bodie's lumber was cut from in the 1880s.  Sunday, it's on to Masonic then the rest of the afternoon in Bodie, once one of the most lawless of Western mining towns.  Once in Bodie, we'll explore the town and tour the Standard ore processing mill.  Bring your camera!  Lots of 19th century history and Lore!  Tour starts and ends in Mammoth Lakes (Mono County, CA) each day.  Stay two nights in Mammoth or Bishop.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING: This tour is rated More Difficult