In today’s world of convenience and tech-driven tools, artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere – from your phone to your fridge and, now, your finances. But did you know that a primitive form of AI has been quietly influencing real estate decisions for decades...
Native plant sale at Arboretum postponed due to weather
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The staff at Heaps Peak Arboretum regretted that their much-anticipated native plant sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, had to be postponed until 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 due to the unexpected sudden snowstorm that arrived on...
Rotarians caring for the earth
On Earth Day, April 22, 15 members of the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead picked up litter in four locations around the mountain: A section of Highway 173 which the Club has adopted as part of Caltrans’ Adopt-a-Highway program. The bus stop shelter in Cedar Glen...
LET’S GO HIKING — Green Valley Campground Road
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Green Valley Lake Length: 4.2 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 384 feet Challenge: easy to moderate+ Let’s return to Green Valley Lake, which at 7,200 feet is our mountains’ highest community. Simply as a...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
BLUE JAY TUESDAY, MAY 6 Open Mic Night with Dale Fisher 6:30-9pm Dogwood Tavern (Instagram: @dogwood_tavern) WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Don’t Quote Me presents Stand-Up Comedy 7-9pm Dogwood Tavern CRESTLINE THURSDAY, MAY 1 Uno Game Night 6-8pm Higher Grounds...
Estate Planning — What happens to your social media accounts when you die?
In today’s digital world, social media accounts hold memories, conversations and personal history. But what happens to them when you pass away? Each platform has its own policies and, without planning, your loved ones may face challenges managing or closing your...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — A Foggy Day in London Town
All of this pea soup fog we’ve been getting of late has really got me down. Don’t know whether I’m up or down, especially when I’m trying to drive safely out on the Rim and can’t see a blasted thing, except fog lights coming at me and taillights in front of me....
Those Were The Days — Lumberman Francis (Frank) Talmadge Sr.
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Part 1 of 3 Francis (Frank) Lebaron Talmadge first saw the San Bernardino Mountains in 1853 after many months on the trail. A noted hunter, Talmadge had supplied the westward wagon train with fresh meat shot by “Foxsong,” his...











