Some of the most colorful stories in the history of the American West were written in the landscape known as the Eastern Sierra. Yet only the smallest fraction of visitors realizes the riches of the stories hidden in the scenery. The Roadside Heritage project aims to change all that by bringing you engaging-authentic-stories from one of the most beautiful areas of the western United States: California’s Eastern Sierra as told by those who live here. The tales of Paiutes and pioneers, railroad barons and robbers are here to download by clicking on the button below to create your own CD or load to your MP3 player. www.roadsideheritage.org

The Roadside Heritage program lends voice to people who have made this country their home for generations. Behind the stories of Paiute trading routes, pioneer settlers, and railroad barons, an elaborate web of partners have come together to bring these stories to life. Roadside Heritage is a project where science folks, historians, interpreters, foundations, advisory committees, management types, students, audio and graphic experts, and others come together to make it all happen not only with integrity and humor, but also respect for everyone involved along the way.

Click on the Acknowledgments button for a complete list of our RH contributors, sponsors and good friends.

New "Audio Stories from the Eastern Sierra" CD for the Summer of 2009! Listen to and download the Mono County Scenic Tour CD!

Also featuring the Audio Stories from the Eastern Sierra: Paiutes, Prospectors, and Pioneers CD:

Journey along Highway 395 with the Paiute people as they share legends of long-ago; listen, as the era of prospectors, mining camps and mule teams come to life; and go back in time to discover how a Slim Princess found her way into the Eastern Sierra. The voices you will hear belong to people who live in towns along this Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway--people who have called this land home for generations.

You can now listen and explore these stories online by selecting "Audio Stories" in the menu above. CDs are also available at local sites in Bishop, Bridgeport, Independence, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, and Mammoth. Click this link to see distribution site contact information and hours of operations.

Launched in 2005, Roadside Heritage is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and other founders, to provide the traveling public with unique audio stories, community festivals, and an interactive website featuring the science, technology, engineering and mathematics content integral to rural landscapes. Lead partners include the University of Nevada, Reno, Academy for the Environment, and the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

The spectacular Eastern Sierra landscape is the Roadside Heritage (RH) program's inspiring outdoor classroom. Producing digital audio stories about the unique cultural, natural, and scientific legacy of the region, creating community hands-on festivals, and establishing an interactive website, RH creates an enriching experience. Visit the site

The spectacular Eastern Sierra landscape is the Roadside Heritage (RH) program's inspiring outdoor classroom. Producing digital audio stories about the unique cultural, natural, and scientific legacy of the region, creating community hands-on festivals, and establishing an interactive website, RH creates an enriching experience.

Some of the most colorful stories in the history of the American West were written in the landscape known as the Eastern Sierra. Yet only the smallest fraction of visitors realizes the riches of the stories hidden in the scenery. The Roadside Heritage project aims to change all that by bringing you engaging-authentic-stories from one of the most beautiful areas of the western United States: California’s Eastern Sierra as told by those who live here. The tales of Paiutes and pioneers, railroad barons and robbers are there to download to create your own CD or load to your MP3 player.

Roadside Heritage is a project where science folks, historians, interpreters, foundations, advisory committees, management types, students, audio and graphic experts, and others come together to make it all happen not only with integrity and humor, but also respect for everyone involved along the way.

Here are a few samples of the audio from that site.

Native American Trade Routes: The Railroad Era: Minerology

The links will open new windows directly to the pages that host these audio files. Background, transcripts, downloads and much more is available at this project site.

We really recommend you visit our Roadside Heritage website to see and appreciate the complexity and scope of our project.

www.roadsideheritage.org