Photos: The Hidden Eastern Sierra Marine Corps Base Where Troops Train For Mountain WarfareNot too far from the town of Bridgeport off Highway 395, you'll find the Mountain Warfare Training Center. It's a hidden Marine Corps base where troops are training for high-elevation combat around the globe, include the war in Afghanistan.
The Training GroundsThe town of Bridgeport off Highway 395 is known for its history, mountain views and as a gateway to the outdoors. But down the road is a little-known landmark that plays a key role in testing Marines before they deploy to America's longest war. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
All I Want To Do Is DriveIn the first episode of 395, we take a trip through the history of Highway 395, ask travelers what draws them to it, and check in with the route's No. 1 fan. And Steve Milne speaks with musician Phil Booth about his song "Highway 395". Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trailer: Turn On To Highway 395Highway 395 passes some uniquely California sites as it runs along the Eastern Sierra. This summer take a road trip with CapRadio, but away from the coasts and the big cities, and along a stretch of road that reveals a different kind of California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.