By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Rimforest Length: 3.2-mile loop Elevation gain: 102 feet Difficulty: easy Campgrounds are for camping. Yes, but they’re also good for hiking. As a prime example, consider a 200-acre U.S. Forest Service...
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LET’S GO HIKING — Grass Valley Lake
Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 2.8 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 122 feet Challenge: easy to moderate Most of the hiking we do and write about is on trails in the western San Bernardino Mountains. But occasionally, as you’ve seen, we explore roads (paved and...
House calls are back, bringing better access and improved outcomes
By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California In San Bernardino County, residents are now enjoying something reminiscent of older classic television shows, harkening back to simpler times. Remember the...
Three steps to consider this spring to help you live a healthier lifestyle
Dr. John Chang, West Region Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of California Spring into health this season by refreshing your well-being routine and building healthier habits for the rest of the year. While many Americans make health a primary focus of...
LET’S GO HIKING — Deep Creek Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Northern end of Highway 173 Length: 4 miles (round trip, partial transit) Elevation gain: 612 feet Challenge: moderate to difficult Are you ready for one of the San Bernardino Mountains’ most...
Honoring Our Everyday Heroes: Celebrating Doctor’s Day
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget to thank those who work tirelessly to keep us healthy. That’s why on Doctor’s Day, observed annually on March 30th, we pause to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of the physicians who serve our...






