By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian There are no historical plaques at Heaps Peak Arboretum, but there should be. This place has history. Located on the crest of the Rim of the World Highway (Highway 18) between Skyforest and the Heaps Peak Transfer station, it’s...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The stop of this Highway 18 tour of historical monuments is at the curve of Highway 18 and Highway 330. This location, easily identified by a totem pole, flagpole and a lumber wagon, is zoomed past daily by drivers headed...
Rhea-Frances Tetley Historian Two red rock pillars that previously formed an archway welcoming visitors into the Atkins development flank the entrance into Arrowhead Villas. The red rocks were brought from a Big Bear quarry. Similar rocks were brought from Big...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Driving along Highway 18, many have missed or wondered about the wooden oxen yoke sitting on a rock base at the unusual intersection with Daley Canyon. The Daley Road Monument is located between Rimforest and Rim of the World...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Baylis Park is located on the south side of Highway 18, about a half-mile east of the Lake Gregory Drive signal on Highway 18. This spot was a part of Pinecrest’s South Park, and the day-use picnic area was named to honor Dr....
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Mountain Historian The Mormon Road Historical Monument is California State Historical Site #96. It’s located just west of the Crestline Bridge on a portion of the original main road, which is now a large turnout. This is a restored...
