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This bobcat walked past the window of a Mountain Center home. “Made my day,” said Bethany Pulliam. Photo by Bethany Pulliam

The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need.
Just like the desert Cahilla Indians centuries ago, San Jacinto mountains’ summer residents and visitors are slowly making their way from the desert’s three-digit temperatures to a much milder climate. But it isn’t just the climate that makes part-timers and visitors return to the Hill. Once exposed to Idyllwild and the surrounding areas, most people…
Plenty of snow and sun …
This unusually colored Brewer’s blackbird was eating seeds with the rest of its flock on Sunday, Aug. 14. Brewer’s blackbirds are usually all black.
People come to Idyllwild for many different reasons, but fresh air and amazing scenery are probably right up there at the top of most lists. When visiting Idyllwild, make sure you take advantage of everything it has to offer, including our seemingly endless hiking trails in the surrounding high country. Whether a beginner or experienced…
While trees look inactive going into winter, the fact is they continue to regulate their metabolism and only slow down some physiological activities. This decrease in photosynthesis and transpiration begins a tree’s dormant phase. Even during winter, trees continue to slowly grow roots, respire and take in water and nutrients. A dormant tree needs to…