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By John Robinson Legends often become so ingrained in the public mind that they become accepted as truth. Such is the case with the often repeated story that Laura Rutledge named Idyllwild. Real credit for Idyllwild’s origin should go to Michigan-born George B. Hannahs and his wife, Sarah, who arrived in Strawberry Valley in 1889…
Planning on heading out on a hike? Great! Just one thing I’d like you to do first. Look in the mirror. You are looking at the person responsible for your own safety. Got it? Good. Any good Girl Scout knows that the hike starts before leaving the house. Whether it’s a quick trail run, bagging…
First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is organized camps …