55 years ago - 1957 Pine Dell Estates was a new development in town, just below the village on National Forest Highway [aka Highway 243]. 50 ye...
Creature Corner: Sept. 6, 2012
They went from being lost and abandoned dogs to loved dogs. Paws up to our Chip, the teacup Chihuahua, one of the smallest from the Anza Rescue in Apr...
Fire & Forest: Planning for future wildfires …
Our local fire season thus far has not been remarkable, but it has been for others. We did get smoke from the Sage fires recently, but we were never s...
Idyllwild Botany: The journey to Jean …
This botanical season has unintentionally become one of personal firsts for both Tom [Chester] and me. Three out of the last four hikes have been to a...
Outside Idyllwild: Reliving summer through pictures …
As Labor Day approaches, signaling the end of summer, I find myself looking back at all the fun things that I had the pleasure to see and photograph t...
Creature Corner: Aug. 30, 2012
Reunited this week were canines Sage, Reno, Jack and Oscar. Hurray and paws up for making it back home. It’s the new kids on the block! Introducing Bo...
Past Tense: Aug. 30, 2012
65 years ago - 1947 Fifty people gathered at Dutch Flat to witness the christening of a well for the Idyllwild Water Company. At the first gush, camer...
Outside Idyllwild: Butterflies, thunderstorms and sunsets …
The butterfly season is almost done for the year. It was a good season for wildflowers and that made it a good year for butterflies and bees. In the p...
Lola’s Kitchen: Poultry pets …
Growing up on an apricot ranch had it’s drawbacks. On the positive side, my mom never wasted anything. She canned and grew vegetables and herbs, corn,...
Ramblings from Roscoe: Kids and school, part 1 …
First, I want to thank everyone for being so welcoming to my master and I. What a great community and dog-friendly too! The cats are not too happy abo...