

Bob Smith shows Idyllwild then and now
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Bob Smith, author and local historian, speaks at last Wednesday’s Idyllwild Community Recreation Council Speaker Series event. Smith teamed with photographer John Drake to present a photographic retrospective called “Idyllwild Then and Now.” Photo by Marshall Smith

65 years ago – 1949 With the help of a slide rule, Larry Smith estimated he had removed 8 tons of snow from his roof. 60 years ago – 1954 The snow pack in Tahquitz Valley, the survey team found, measured only 28 inches in depth. 55 years ago – 1959 Planes and…
Highway 74 was designated a State Scenic Highway in 1971, Highway 243 in 1972 and both were subsequently designated a National Forest Scenic Byway in 1993 …
Locals may have noticed some changes around the Mountain Center Cafe, now known as the Fork and Spoon. This is the work of new owners Jerri Anne Miller and Brad O’Donahue. They are taking over from Martha Pearson, who is moving on to other projects. When you enter the restaurant, the front room has been…
For years, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has been providing the community with a place for all artists to share their work. They also support our young artists, encouraging them to explore their artistic abilities. Getting supplies has been a bit more difficult with the recent Stay-at-Home order. With school now being taught at…
65 years ago – 1949 A committee was chosen to supervise building the new Presbyterian Community Church next to the manse. 60 years ago – 1954 A 25-year-old Thermal man drowned while swimming in Lake Fulmor. He was the lake’s first victim. 55 years ago – 1959 The Chamber put on a hugely…
Town Hall’s first “Parent’s Date Night” in which parents could drop off their children and have a date night in town was a resounding success as 58 youngsters were dropped off to the care of staff on Friday. Oct. 21.