Wednesday, September 30, 2009

#33- Bodie= Winter Hours Start 10/1/09

Winter hours go into effect on Thursday
for Bodie State Historic Park.

The ghost town, featuring more than
100 buildings in a state of arrested decay,
will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through
late spring 2010.

At 8,375 feet in altitude, Bodie can be difficult
to reach after first snowfall. Park officials suggest
visitors call the park at (760) 647-6445, to
find out weather conditions. During winter,
access to the park may be limited to snowshoe,
cross-country skies or snowmobiles.
Snowmobiles are not permitted in the town site.

Park admission is $5 per person,
Children age 6-16 are $3 and children 5 and
younger are free. Dogs are permitted in the
park, but must be on a leash.
A self-guided tour book of the
town is available for $2.


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