November 7, 2019 By Ken Brafman, Image from Ken Brafman collection PINE ROSE: We featured Twin Peaks and its history in a column earlier this year. The area first became known as a strawberry growing region. The abundance of flat terrain coupled with the right climate made for many successful harvests. The lay of the …
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November 14, 2019 By Bill Pumford, Image from ROWHS Collection GREEN VALLEY LAKE: This week’s image is a 1912 photo of the Toll House at Green Valley. In late 1889 the Bear Valley Toll Road was built between Fredalba and Fawnskin, basically following an old burro trail. The toll road went through Little Green Valley …
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November 21, 2019 By Ken Brafman, Image from Lee Cozad Collection THE YEARLING: This past year we showcased several films that are part of the long history of moviemaking in the San Bernardino Mountains. Scores of classic and not-so-classic movies have had all or part of their filming take place here. While familiar classics such …
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November 28, 2019 By Laura Sharp, Image from Pine View Lodge archives ARROWHEAD MUSIC CAMP AT PINE VIEW LODGE: Nestled in the trees off Hwy. 189 near Blue Jay, ghostly remnants of our mountain history lie mostly unnoticed. In 1917, Pacific Electric Camp opened as an employee resort to immediate success. Four months each year …