Mountain Events
Blue Jay Parade Lures 1,000 Admirers
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer This year’s annual Blue Jay Christmas parade, now in its 46th year, proved true to its theme: “There’s Magic in the Mountains.” Its quarter-mile-long parade route along Highway 189, in the mountain hamlet of Blue Jay, is reputedly...
The year in review – Part 1
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer As we prepare to usher in 2026, the staff of the Alpine Mountaineer has carefully considered and then selected a handful of articles from the past year that we feel have had a significant impact on the lives and lifestyles of our...
Warming hearts and souls
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District held its annual bonfire and Spark of Love toy drive in Lake Arrowhead Village. Following the event, County Fire issued this statement: “We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to...
Distributing Thanksgiving cheer
The volunteers at the food bank at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Valley of Enchantment distributed a special Thanksgiving Day bag of food on Sunday, Nov. 21 to 177 families. The dinners included a cooked chicken and sides. The food bank gives out food and...
