By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a...
‘Fast Eddie’ rides again
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Just as the Lone Ranger rode again and again, longtime Crestline resident and world traveler Edward Hahn III, known affectionately by many as “Fast Eddie,” completed his 328th marathon run on Saturday, Sept. 20 when he captured...
Chambers come together
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The now annual tri-chamber mixer was held on Oct. 16 at the Hootman Center in Running Springs. Members of the Crestline, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs chambers of commerce came decked out in their finest Star Wars garb. Emcee Suzanne...
Halloween came early to Crestline
On Saturday, Oct. 25, merchants in downtown Crestline and Top Town welcomed children to their shops to trick or treat. The merchants lured hundreds of children to the sidewalks along Lake Drive. Children lined up at the Crestline Cafe for sweet treats and appreciated...
The Reindeer Room: the mountain’s most romantic hideaway
If you secure a key and find your way to the secret door of a hideaway inside SkyPark at Santa’s Village, once you step inside you’ll find a lovely patio space in front of a modern-day speakeasy. Inside, the cozy, romantic bar features nooks perfect for tete-a-tetes....
Fostering a love of jazz
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Members and guests of the Mountain Jewish Community were treated to the talents of two of Rim High’s senior musicians at their Oct. 11 meeting at the Mountain History Museum. Brenden Watson – playing his alto sax – and Jaden Martinez –...
Lodges to celebrate anniversaries
Rim of the World Masonic Lodge and Big Bear Masonic Lodge will be celebrating their 75th and 100th anniversary respectively on Sunday, Nov. 9. Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. at Rim of the World Lodge, located at 26012 Highway 189 in Twin Peaks, and lunch will be at...
Ask the realtor: Fall in love with real estate — Why autumn is the smartest season to buy or sell
Fall is in the air and, while the mountain leaves are showing off their fiery glow and the evenings are crisp with the scent of chimney smoke, the real estate market is heating up too. It’s tempting to think that the season for selling has passed – that buyers are too...











