Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: On the Road Again

Caltrans, in the interest of public safety, decided about 15 years ago to close forever the dirt segment of State Highway 173 between Lake Arrowhead and Hesperia. Having driven this road several times in the past, it’s easy to see why they would want to close this...
‘Every day is a writer’s retreat’

‘Every day is a writer’s retreat’

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   Imagine it’s 2033 and humans about to die can “upload” themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. That’s the premise of Upload, an original comedy-drama on Amazon Prime. The show stars Lake Arrowhead resident Kevin Bigley as...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Misheard Song Lyrics

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Misheard Song Lyrics

Today I shall be delving into the world of homophony. No, it’s not what you think, homophones are merely words that sound like others but have different meanings. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I hear a song and, all of a sudden, I have to stop and think…wait...

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

ARROWBEAR Summer Music Camp: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Choral and Jazz Improv sessions beginning in June. For dates and registration information, visit Arrowbear.com.   CEDAR GLEN Rim Blue Star Moms: Fundraiser dinner, Tuesday, May 13, 4-9 p.m., RB’s...

Arts & Entertainment Guide

Arts & Entertainment Guide

BLUE JAY SUNDAY, MAY 11 Artisan Faire & Brunch 10am-3pm Spade & Spatula (facebook.com/spadeandspatula)   TUESDAY, MAY 13 Open Mic Night with Dale Fisher 6:30-9pm Dogwood Tavern (Instagram: @dogwood_tavern)   CRESTLINE THURSDAY, MAY 8 Karaoke with...

Sheriff’s Log

Sheriff’s Log

Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.

LET’S GO HIKING — Will Abell Memorial Trail

LET’S GO HIKING — Will Abell Memorial Trail

By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer   Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 4.6-mile loop Elevation gain: 422 feet Challenge: easy to semi-difficult   When we visited Arrowhead Ridge in mid-March, its signature trail still bore signs of winter: snow, ice...

Share

goodwin-web-ad
kw logo adopt a highway
MCH-web-ad