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Those Were The Days: Skyland, Crestline’s Oldest Vacation Area — Part 4

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Skyland area of Crestline was a popular place to camp since before the 1890s because of its cliff front location and wonderful views out to the ocean. When the Arrowhead Toll Road became the main route up the mountain, the Skyland...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Green Christmas

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Green Christmas

Well, it won’t be long before it’s Christmas. Nothing says Christmas better than a beautiful Douglas fir Christmas tree. It won’t be a very tall one, though. I figure about three or four feet will do, since it will likely cost about a hundred bucks… that’s inflation...

It’s your move – checkmate!

It’s your move – checkmate!

Whether you are an adult or a child, if you have always wanted to learn to play chess, now is your chance. The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is offering chess classes at the Hootman Community Center in Running Springs. Chess I is for students in...

Upcoming Events…

Upcoming Events…

CRESTLINE Disco Holiday Party: Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m., San Moritz Lodge. Rim of the World Historical Society. Tickets at mtnmuseum.org or at the Mountain History Museum. For more information, contact Cindy Burnett, (909) 273-4291. ‘Twas the Night: Rim Youth Theatre...

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.   Woman arrested for defrauding businesses in mountain communities On Dec. 6, at approximately 8:00...

Bell choir takes the show on the road

Bell choir takes the show on the road

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the bell choir from the Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church traveled to Rancho Cucamonga where they performed their holiday concert at the Northkirk Presbyterian Church. At the end of the concert – which featured holiday songs ranging...

Helping students while having fun

Helping students while having fun

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation board welcomed guests to the Lakefront Tap Room where they enjoyed some appetizers and beverages. At the same time, they donated funds to Rim Ed as part of...

LET’S GO HIKING – Green Valley Lake

LET’S GO HIKING – Green Valley Lake

By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: East of Running Springs Length: 2 miles Elevation gain: none Challenge: easy The three most well-known and popular trails in the western San Bernardino Mountains are Heart Rock in Crestline, Sequoia at Heaps Peak...

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