(Photos by Mary-Justine Lanyon) By Mary-Justine Lanyon The 80 vehicles – cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles – that were entered in this year’s classic car show drew a huge crowd of admirers to Lake Arrowhead Village on Saturday, July 29. “Members of the Rotary Club of...
Corks & Hops returns on Saturday Event boosts sales for local businesses
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY - Senior Writer This Saturday’s Corks & Hops craft beer and wine walk in Crestline, which kicks off at 3 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m., is the fourth in a series of six such events slated for this year’s summer season, with the final walk...
Educating folks about homeowners insurance
By Mary-Justine Lanyon With all the questions about homeowners insurance, the Lake Arrowhead Communities Republican Women invited insurance agent Shelli Wimmer to address this critical issue. Wimmer shared that she has been writing insurance on the mountain since 2011...
Fun at the Faire
Story and photos By Cat Robertson - Staff Writer It was a lively, toe-tapping good time at the Green Valley Lake Summer Faire on July 22. There was fun in the sun at the community garden with vendors, games, a bake sale and music featuring Holy Crow Jazz Band. There...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Cheeseburger in Paradise
So, I’ve been waiting for nearly two years for the A Burger in Crestline to re-open. The new owners got it reconstructed and repainted about a year ago, but this legendary Crestline burger joint, which was originally an A & W drive-in, has yet to reopen. Could be...
Dear Sidney 7/27/23
Dear Sidney, A heat wave is upon us here on the mountain. One minute there is so much snow that we can’t get out of our driveways and the next minute the heat has us sheltering inside drinking yet another Cuba Libre while watching Turner Classic Movies. I’m asking for...
Leaks lead to loss of two million gallons of water
Story and Photo By Cat Robertson - Staff Writer Use of a simple device could have prevented the loss of two million gallons of water last winter in Green Valley Lake (GVL). It’s called a stop-and-waste valve, and shutting off the valve when you’re away from home for...
LET’S GO HIKING Exploration Trail (Part 2)
By TIM WILCOX - Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Running Springs/Arrowbear Length: 4.6 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 750 feet (return trip) Challenge: moderate Last week we tackled the lower half of the Children’s Forest Exploration Trail. Now it’s time...










