By Mary-Justine Lanyon From the age of 12, Lloyd Costello knew what he wanted to be – a doctor. He and his mother had gone to Mexico on vacation; he brought home a most unwelcome souvenir – Montezuma’s revenge. “I had not had serious illnesses so it was...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Mountains Community Hospital Shares Healthy Eating Tips for National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month, celebrated each March, is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The month encourages everyone to make informed food choices, develop healthier eating habits, and engage in physical activity. Mountains Community...
LET’S GO HIKING – Rouse Ranch Road
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 5 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 195 feet (outbound), 227 feet (inbound) Challenge: easy to moderate Among the most-overlooked hiking opportunities in our mountains is the network of...
Shaping young writers
By Brennah Milliorn Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Maya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” That quote really resonated for the students who participated in this year’s AVID Write-Off. For 26 years, this...
Those were the days – David Seely – or is it Seeley?
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Historically, the name Seely/Seeley has been attached to several local areas of the San Bernardino Mountains. There was Seely Flat (now Valley of Enchantment), Seely Flat Road (now Highway 138), Seeley Lane, Seeley Creek and Camp...
Veterans can access care at Mountains Community Hospital
Veterans in the mountain communities can receive high-quality outpatient care close to home through the VA Community Care Network (CCN), the VA’s direct connection with community providers. As an approved provider, Mountains Community Hospital offers essential...









