Photo: Mountain Fire Stories

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…
The 21-year-old climber had fallen 60 feet and sustained an ankle injury.
Once again, Idyllwild locals rode great races in the 2013 Spring Challenge mountain bike race …