Mountain History Museum: Open Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; weekends, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 22; then closed until Thanksgiving weekend. E-Bike Tours: Embrace the beauty of Crestline. Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. $75/person. Book at...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Monster Mash
On her last visit to the States, my dear friend Helen of Leeds (Leeds is a town in northern England where The Who recorded their epic album “Live at Leeds”) commented on the absurdness of the whole concept of Halloween, which is apparently not celebrated in England....
Music on the Mountain
Lake Gregory Market Night Concert (5-8 p.m.) Oct. 20 – Mojave Yacht Club SkyPark at Santa’s Village Tunes in the Trees (7-9 p.m.) Oct. 20 – Dead Man’s Party (Oingo Boingo tribute)
LET’S GO HIKING – Green Valley Lake
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: East of Running Springs Length: 2.5-mile double loop Elevation gain: none Challenge: easy Let’s range a little farther than usual this week to visit Green Valley Lake. Situated at 7,200 feet, it’s...
Navigating estate planning for LGBTQ+ couples: Beyond death, planning for Llfe – Part 1
Estate planning is more than just preparing for the inevitable; it's about securing your loved one's future. This holds even greater significance for LGBTQ+ couples, where legal progress intersects with personal complexities. Although same-gender marriage is...
Dear Sidney – 10/19/2023
Regarding the question you published in the Oct. 5 issue, has anyone replied to you about this person? I live here in Crestline and have some things to say that might help her. The domestic violence people in Victorville helped me file for divorce back in 2005 and...
Mountain housing inventory – A closer look
If you've been chatting with a friend or neighbor lately about the real estate scene up in the mountains, you might have heard whispers about a boom in housing inventory. It seems like more and more properties are popping up for sale. Here are the four main reasons...
Lessons learned from the 2003 Old Fire
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Keeping in mind that Oct. 25 marks the 20th anniversary of the disastrous 2003 Old Fire, it’s important to keep in mind that Santa Ana winds are on the horizon and the so-called fire season is just around the corner. The Old Fire,...
