By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Twin Peaks/Rimforest Length: 3.1 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 385 feet Challenge: easy to moderate+ An essential and historic structure is situated between Twin Peaks and Rimforest: the...
The Lake House: 20 years and counting — Anniversary celebration set for May 24
By Mary-Justine Lanyon It was 20 years ago that Robin and John Lyles opened The Lake House in Cedar Glen. It’s hard to put a label on their shop which offers art, antiques, gourmet food, home goods and more. But opening such a store was not Robin’s first...
Saying goodbye to an institution
Saying goodbye to an institution The Lake Arrowhead Co-op Preschool is closing its doors after 64 years. In 1961, Marilyn Asher, along with a group of local moms, started the Lake Arrowhead Co-op Preschool, located at the Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church...
Ask the realtor — When your listing isn’t selling: Lower the price or buy down the rate?
In today’s real estate market, where high interest rates have cooled buyer enthusiasm and affordability is top of mind, sellers facing sluggish showings or stalled offers are asking an important question: Should we lower the price – or use that same amount to help the...
Celebrating a great year in EarlyAct
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor The participants in EarlyAct in Grades 1,2,3,4 and 5 at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School were treated to an ice cream party by the Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club, which sponsors the clubs. Rotarians Linda and Stanley...
St. Richard’s to celebrate 40 years of faith in action
The St. Richard of Chichester Episcopal Church in Skyforest will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the dedication in June 1985 of its church building, parish hall and retreat center. The parish will gather at 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2025, for a special worship service...
Memorial Day weekend filled with music, fun, & events
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Memorial Day weekend begins the summer season in these mountains. As the weather usually warms up by that time, most organizations, businesses and activities open their doors and welcome visitors and residents to their...
‘Never Forget’ Memorial Day service, May 26
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The phrase “Never Forget” is a widely used expression to remember and honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack against our country. During that one attack nearly 3,000 people died....
