I'm with John. It's open to visitors most all year long. Not sure about the snow season. Go and enjoy, the host is quite informative and candid.
Probably, the caretaker stays year around with a few stints back to see his family but as far as I know someone should always be there
Yes it should
Short of fires or snow, YES
I believe so, the interagency visitor center just south of Lone Pine should know for sure..
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