Almanac • 2018

64 Pages·2017·11.84 MB·English

Table of Contents
5 Welcome to Our Mountains
8 The Great Outdoors
12 Health Care
16 Arrowhead Lake Association
17 Arrowhead Woods Architectural Committee
18 Chambers of Commerce
22 Water Districts
24 Utilities
25 Association of Building Contractors
26 Municipal Advisory Councils
27 Local Elected Officials
28 Emergency Services
30 Fire Stations
31 Fire Safety and Prevention
35 Rim of the World Unified School District
40 Rim of the World Recreation and Park District
41 Rim of the World Association of Realtors
42 Save Our Forest Association
43 San Bernardino Mountains Group of the Sierra Club
44 San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust
46 Post Offices
47 Transportation
49 Hiking and Camping
54 Entertainment
57 Mountain Lodging and Hospitality
61 Local Newspaper
MountPuablisihend by News
[phone] (cid:127) P.O. Box 2410,
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Publisher: Harry Bradley
Team Leader: Angela Yap
Advertising Sales: Angela Yap, Theresa Cummings
Layout Design & Production: Matthew Rice
Editorial: Heidi Fron, Andrea Garcia, Ananda Foerch
Deadlines for the next edition of the Almanac magazine:
Advertising Reservation & Copy: January 1, 2019
Editorial Copy: January 1, 2019
All particulars including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other
contact information—including the hours of operation of listed business-
es—were verified and were correct at the time of publication. Every effort
has been made to ensure accuracy; however, the publisher assumes no
responsibility for errors or any inconveniences suffered by such errors.
Any corrections for future editions may be sent to the Almanac in care of
the Mountain News, P.O. Box 2410, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352.
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PHOTO BY KELLY PAJAK
Welcome to Our Mountains
From Cedarpines Park and Crestline on the west to Running A few miles east, along State Highway 18, drivers will encoun-
Springs and Green Valley Lake on the east, the western commu- ter Highway 173, which leads to Lake Arrowhead Village, home
nities of the San Bernardino Mountains are full of surprises. This to Southern California’s premier series of free summer concerts,
2018 Almanac was created to share what they have to offer. along with Oktoberfest and various holiday events.
Anchoring the west end are Crestline, Cedarpines Park and Lake Arrowhead covers 784 acres with more than 14 miles of
Valley of Enchantment. Central to the Crestline communities is shoreline. Situated at an elevation of 5,106 feet above sea level,
the 84-acre Lake Gregory. It was developed in the 1930s and its average depth is about 100 feet.
miraculously filled in three days by torrential rains in 1938. It is Like all lakes of the San Bernardino Mountains, it is man-made.
home to fishing derbies, twin water slides, a swimming beach, a Unlike the other lakes, it is privately owned. The Arrowhead Lake
zero-depth water park for kiddies, boats, longboards and water Association (ALA) owns the lake and two beach clubs available
tricycles for rent, and other recreational amenities. to its members, as well as a reserve strip circling the lake, where
Across Lake Gregory Drive from the lake’s western end is a members can stroll and enjoy the area’s beauty. For locals who
skate park, where skateboard enthusiasts challenge various obsta- belong to ALA, the lake is a magnet for boating, fishing and other
cles. Nearby are tennis and basketball courts. water activities.
Crestline’s business community boasts Goodwin’s Market, a The lake is protected because it also serves as the source of
bank, a credit union, the mountain’s only bowling alley, antiques domestic water for residents.
shops, retail stores, restaurants, lodgings and two gas stations. In addition to several fine restaurants in the Village, check out the
On its eastern shore is the beautiful San Moritz Lodge, avail- Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, and the UCLA Conference Center.
able for special events, and the Leisure Shores Community Center Weekenders can shop for food at Stater Bros. Market in the
for the Crest Forest Senior Citizens’ Club. Village, or at either of the Jensen’s markets in Blue Jay and Cedar
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quaint community of Skyforest before reaching
SkyPark at Santa’s Village, a Christmas-themed ad-
venture park. Stop at Heaps Peak Arboretum on the
way to Running Springs, which also has access from
down the hill via State Highway 330.
In Running Springs two grocery stores, the Village
Market and Jensen’s Minute Shoppe, are joined by
several retail shops and restaurants.
Further east on Highway 18, drivers pass through
Arrowbear, the gateway to Green Valley Lake where
people can fish or rent watercraft. Just five miles off
Highway 18, Green Valley Lake is in the middle of
a town that bears the same name. In addition to its
shops, Green Valley Lake is an artists’ community,
with art open houses staged on Memorial Day, Labor
Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Continuing on Highway 18 past Arrowbear,
travelers reach Snow Valley and the Rim Nordic
Ski area, where snow lovers can enjoy downhill or
cross-country skiing.
Mountain life moves at a slower pace than down
the hill, and its small-town atmosphere encourages
Lake Arrowhead Village is home to Southern California’s premier series of free summer the formation of friendships between folks who meet
concerts, along with Oktoberfest and various holiday events.
in shops and pick up their mail at the post office;
there is no home delivery of mail.
Glen. Gasoline is available at stations in Rimforest, Cedar Glen,
For 99 years, the Mountain News has served all these commu-
Blue Jay and Five Points on Highway 189.
nities with local news, weather, sports and features on interesting
Blue Jay Village, a mile west of Lake Arrowhead, is home to
people. Its website, www.Mountain-News.com, allows readers a
the mountain’s only movie theater, which screens recent releases.
concise look at what’s happening on the mountain.
Blue Jay hosts an annual Brewfest, a quilt walk in the fall and a
Enjoy this 2018 Almanac and the information it contains about
Christmas parade in early December.
the dining, shopping and fun activities the mountain communities
Heading east on Highway 18, travelers pass through the
have to offer.
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The Great Outdoors
LAKE GREGORY REGIONAL PARK Peaks next to the Twin Peaks Senior/Community Center. The dis-
24171 Lake Drive, Crestline, CA 92325 trict rents the senior/community centers in Twin Peaks and Running
[phone] (cid:127) Fax: [phone] Springs to the public. It also owns and maintains Arrowbear Park.
www.lakegregoryrecreation.com In summer 2012, the district opened its new, 1,000-square-foot
dance and fitness studio in Rimforest.
MCKENZIE WATER SKI SCHOOL
[phone] (cid:127) www.mckenziewaterskischool.com
The McKenzie Water Ski School, located lakeside at the end of
the peninsula in Lake Arrowhead Village, has been getting people
up on skis since Lucy and George “Mac” McKenzie founded the
school in 1946. From novice to old hand, the instructors will teach
you the basics and then help you advance your skills.
In addition to teaching skiing, the McKenzie staff will take groups
of up to five on a tour of the lake.
THE ARROWHEAD QUEEN
For an intriguing and informative look at Lake Arrowhead, book a
Activities at Lake Gregory include year-round shore fishing for
passage on the Arrowhead Queen. This 60-seat paddlewheel boat cir-
trout, bass and catfish. A fishing access fee of $4 per day helps
cles the lake sev-
pay for stocking. Kids 4 years and younger fish for free.
eral times a day
Rowboats are available for rent, and visitors also may pay a fee
(weather permit-
to launch their own float tubes, kayaks and canoes.
ting) while its vet-
From Memorial Day through the end of September, visitors can
eran skipper re-
enjoy the beach and four-acre swim area, Splash Island, an inflat-
gales guests with
able water-play area, a 300-foot double-flume water slide, paddle-
anecdotes about
boards, aqua cycles and a zero-depth water play park. The facility
the rich and fa-
also has two sand volleyball courts, snack bars, open picnic areas,
mous who have
barbecue grills and two group shelters. Other amenities include a
connections with
fitness/walking trail, exercise stations, horseshoe pits, a dog park,
Lake Arrowhead.
ball fields and model boat area.
Tickets are
Special events include a sand sculpture contest on Labor Day
available at Leroy’s Board Shop along the waterfront: adults $16,
weekend, the Christmas tree lighting in December and more. The
seniors $14, children 12 and under $10. Children under 12 must
historic San Moritz Lodge is available for events and weddings.
wear a life jacket, which is provided on board. For information call
Parking costs $10 per vehicle per day; an annual parking pass
[phone].
is $79.
MSAS ASTRONOMY VILLAGE
CRESTLINE SKATEPARK COMPLEX
State Highway 18, between Daley Canyon Road and Rim High
Lake Gregory Dr., Crestline, CA 92325 (cid:127) [phone]
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Opened in 2006, the Crestline skatepark next to Goodwin’s [phone] (cid:127) www.mountain-skies.org
Market features modular ramps and obstacles, a launch ramp, rails,
MSAS Astronomy Village offers the public year-round SkyQuest
benches and a mini half-pipe.
programs on topics ranging from Astronomy ABC’s to Today’s Uni-
Operated by the Lake Gregory Recreation Company, the skate-
verse. Programs include an entertaining and informative slide show
park gives young skate boarders a safe, modern park where they
and lecture, question and answer period, laser tour of the night sky,
can have fun without dodging cars and pedestrians. There is no
and a visit to the Robert Brownlee Observatory (weather permitting).
use fee.
SkyQuest Programs are scheduled once a month on Saturdays, 7
The complex has a picnic shelter, basketball and tennis courts,
to 9 p.m. (August-February) or 8 to 10 p.m. (March-July). Admission is
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restrooms and chil-
$7 for adults, $6 for MSAS members, and $5 for children under 17.
dren’s playground equipment. Enter on Forest Shade Drive behind
Add $2 per ticket purchased at the door, if available.
the skatepark.
WILDHAVEN RANCH
RIM OF THE WORLD
[phone] (cid:127) www.wildhavenranch.org
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
26577 State Highway 18, Rimforest, CA 92378 Wildhaven Ranch is operated by the San Bernardino Mountains
P.O. Box 8, Rimforest, CA 92378-0008 Wildlife Society. The nonprofit organization includes an education
[phone] (cid:127) Fax [phone] (cid:127) www.rim-rec.org and visitation center, and a wildlife sanctuary for endangered and
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri. indigenous wild animals of the San Bernardino Mountains. Injured
animals that cannot be sufficiently rehabilitated have a sanctuary at
The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District offers some-
Wildhaven where they can live a safe and fulfilled life.
thing for everyone of all ages. The winter basketball league, track
At Wildhaven Ranch, visitors gain an understanding of our wild
and field, children’s gymnastics, martial arts, summer tennis lessons,
places and wild creatures. The staff focuses on educating children so
swimming lessons and many others are among the many sports and
the next generation develops a healthier relationship with the magnifi-
fitness programs. Dance lessons include ballet, tap, Polynesian and
cent creatures that share our world.
belly dancing. Licensed staff members oversee childcare before
and after school, and a preschool.
Ball fields are at Charles Hoffman Elementary School in Twin OUTDOORS continued on page 10
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OUTDOORS continued from page 8 RIM NORDIC SKI AREA, INC.
P.O. Box 2990, Running Springs, CA 92382 (909) 867-
2600 (cid:127) www.RimNordic.com
HEAPS PEAK ARBORETUM
Highway 18, east of the Lake Arrowhead turnoff Rim Nordic Ski Area, is the only cross-country ski area in South-
Hours: 24/7, 365 days per year ern California with machine-groomed trails. In the summer, moun-
Info booth: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun, weather permitting
tain bike riding on the Rim Nordic Bike Park trail system is available
www.heapspeakarboretum.com
daily, including some great single track trails. Other events include
Heaps Peak Arboretum features the Sequoia Trail along which mountain bike racing and trail runs.
visitors can stroll and observe a variety of native plants. Demonstra-
tion gardens and an “animal tracks trail” enhance educational pro- GREEN VALLEY LAKE RECREATION
grams about wildflowers and wildlife. The mini-gift booth features 33180 Green Valley Lake Road
books and posters about flora and fauna.
www.green-valley-lake.com (cid:127) [phone]
Volunteers from Rim of the World Interpretive Association main-
tain the arboretum, which is free to the public. A Forest Service Green Valley Lake is nearly four miles away from State Highway
Adventure Pass is required for parking. 18 and is surrounded by national forest. Because it is secluded, it
remains small, picturesque and uncrowded. The lake is stocked
SKYPARK AT SANTA’S VILLAGE with fish frequently. Ages 16 and up pay $15; children under 16
28950 Highway 18, Skyforest, CA 92385 pay $10.
[phone] (cid:127) skyparksantasvillage.com There is a small beach for swimming, with access fees set at $4
for ages 13 and up, and $2 for children. Boats, rowboats, pedal
boats, kayaks and canoes are available for rent.
In spring 2012, a community garden was created at the cor-
ner of Green Valley Lake Road and Angeles Drive, on the same
lot where the Fox Lumber store stood before the Slide Fire of
October 2007. It became a community gathering place and the
staging area for the Summer Concert Series. The beautification
project on the corner and the “Eddie the Eagle” statute provide
sign of hope that the town has recovered from the fire.
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST
SkyPark at Santa’s Village is a one-of-a-kind Christmas-themed
www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf
adventure park dedicated to “Making Spirits Bright.” The park of-
fers activity-based attractions, gourmet restaurants and shopping. The San Bernardino National Forest offers recreational opportu-
Year-round adventures include the newly opened Bike Park and nities such as hiking, backpacking, trail riding by horse or bicycle,
Adventure Zipline. Guests enjoy a magical experience amid the off-highway vehicle areas, camping, picnicking and fishing. Win-
natural beauty of the national forest, blending conservation efforts
ter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country and alpine skiing.
with the opportunity to actively enjoy the local forest.
Picnic areas near Lake Arrowhead are Baylis Park, Crest Park,
Switzer Park, Splinters Cabin day use area and the National Chil-
SNOW VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT
dren’s Forest.
35100 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382
Fire lookouts are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memo-
[phone] (cid:127) www.snow-valley.com
rial Day to mid-November. Volunteers show visitors the equipment
Snow Valley, one of the original Southern California mountain and point out the sites that can be seen from on high.
resorts, features more than 240 acres of powdery terrain. Skiers The Strawberry Peak lookout (elevation 6,143 feet) is off High-
and boarders co-exist of every level on the mountain with wide- way 18, along Bear Springs Road in Rimforest. Further east, past
open runs and challenging moguls. New this year is the six-pack Running Springs and off Highway 18, is Keller Peak. At an eleva-
chairlift. With 72 six-persons chairs, the lift can transport 2,600 tion of 7,882 feet, the vista from this tower is wide.
riders per hour. The trip up the mountain takes 4.6 minutes Seasonal family camping is available at two locations. Dog-
Snow Valley’s Learning Center provides group lessons (ages
wood Campground is off Highway 18 near Daley Canyon Road;
13 and up) and private lessons (ages 4 and up). Check-in begins
North Shore Campground is off Highway 173 on Hospital Road.
a half hour prior to lesson times. PSIA and AASI certified instructors
Reservations are required through www.recreation.gov. For more
teach first timers or experienced skiers and snowboarders.
information during the season, call Dogwood at [phone]
Adventurers is a fun program designed for children from 4 to 6
or North Shore at [phone].
who are ready to learn to ski or snowboard. The Explorers program
The Arrowhead Ranger District has hiking trails ranging in ele-
offers classes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels of ability
vation from 3,000 feet to over 7,000 feet. Trail maps are available
from 7 to 12 who will enjoy their own zone and exclusive lift.
at the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce.
Packages are offered for lifts and lessons; all programs are
available with or without rental equipment. Adventure Passes are required at certain recreation sites and
areas in the forest. Daily and annual passes are available. Pur-
chase them at www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/pass or at
some local businesses, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa or the Lake
Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce.
FISHING
The mountain offers fishing enthusiasts a variety of locations to
enjoy the outdoors while getting in a little recreation time. To fish on
the mountain, visit Lake Gregory, Deep Creek, Green Valley Lake,
Silverwood Lake and Lake Arrowhead (members only).
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