Camelias go center stage for winter blooms
There is no need to wait for spring to enjoy the beauty of blooms …
Life in Idyllwild
Locals observe lunar eclipse from a mile high
The year’s second lunar eclipse was Saturday night …
Blue heron lunch
This blue heron is having lunch in a Mountain Center backyard.
Sharp-skinned hawk spotted
This sharp-shinned hawk is perched on a smooth manzanita limb and keeps a watchful eye out for prey.
Forest Service project attacks tamarisk
In September, the Forest Service carried out its long planned foray against the expanding tamarisk in Pinyon and Palm Canyon. Kate Kramer, Forest Servcie biologist, who did the planning, led the team which Outward Bound kids also joined in the tamarisk assault. Below, Kramer explains the tamarisk biology to one of the Outward Bound participants.
Angel Trees a giving opportunity
The Angel Tree at the BBVA Compass bank contains gift tags each listing a child’s Christmas wishes.
Oh deer, it’s cold
Following last week’s snowfall, this buck and a doe are seen exploring Fern Valley …
Another bobcat sighting in Garner Valley
This bobcat is seen and photographed in Garner Valley Tuesday, Nov. 8.
First snow
The first snow landed in Idyllwild Friday …
Butterfly Mint Bush makes an appearance
Butterfly Mint Bush, (Monardella antonina), a California native plant, is a real butterfly magnet.