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dyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide is your bite to eat in one of our many dining establishments, I directory to having fun on the mountain — or grab a quick coffee or ice cream as you browse our whether that’s relaxing, strolling throughout the village shops. We offer something for everyone. or enjoying adventure in the wilderness. This guide is For absolute tranquility spend a day or two in chock-full of who, what and where to get you there. one of our inns, prop your feet up and do absolutely An abundance of events are listed in the Calendar nothing. on pages 8-10 in this issue. It also is available on our Each time you come for a visit you can rely on Web site: www.towncrier.com/entertainment.html. going home renewed and refreshed, and wanting to You can download the entire Idyllwild Magazine & return again to this peaceful setting. Visitor’s Guide or any of our other special publications Again, on behalf of the Pine Cove Property Owners at www.towncrier.com/publications.html. This is a Association, a tight-knit community of Idyllwild, and Becky Clark busy community. There’s always something fun to do our neighbors, we welcome you and hope you will Publisher-Editor in Idyllwild. return soon. Idyllwild Magazine Whatever isn’t listed here most likely is in the Idyllwild is a magnifi cent place to visit, but even a & Visitor’s Guide weekly Town Crier newspaper, available at newsstands better place to call home. Town Crier newspaper throughout the mountain communities and by AnnaMarie Padula subscription. An abundance of local and tourist information is online at www.towncrier.com.We hope you visit us again very soon. On the cover Becky Clark

IdMagazine & yl Visitor’slw Guide Winter/Silpring d2009-10 Idyllwild Town Crier he peaceful natural setting of the San Jacinto A publication of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper News Editor J.P. T Mountains welcomes you to the mountain Crumrine took this photo communities of Idyllwild, Fern Valley and Pine Cove. As you walk our quaint village, stop for a moment to of a whimsical bear enjoy the majesty of our surrounding mountains, and playing in the snow. breathe in our refreshing clean mountain air. AnnaMarie Padula On behalf of the Pine Cove Property Owners President Association, we wish to extend a welcome to you and Pine Cove Property thank you for visiting. Idyllwild proper has much to offer in the form of art and nature, with its many art Owners Association Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 1 galleries, quaint shops and hiking trails. Stop for a

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Features 8 Calendar of Events Complete listing of winter and spring events and celebrations throughout the Idyllwild area.

21 Jukebox Wizard Fern Valley Emporium proprietor Don Zeigler turns jukeboxes, pinball See page 8 machines and other antiques into functional memorabilia. By Marshall Smith

23 Idyllwild in the 1940s The author shares her memories See page 21 of adventure and trajedy during her childhood in Idyllwild. By Olive Walburn McLaughlin Departments See page 23

In House Recreation Calendars & Charts Yesterday 3 Welcome 29 Car Camping 8 Arts & Entertainment 33 Legend of Tahquitz 5 Contents 31 Camps & Retreats Calendar 39 Idyllwild Area 7 Advertising Index 34 Mountain Biking 13 Dining Chart Historical Society 46 Idyllwild Map 35 Rock Climbing 17 Lodging Chart Museum 48 Phone Numbers 41 Fishing 37 Hiking & 40 How Idyllwild Got its 42 Trees Backpacking Charts Name 45 Adventure Pass 38 Church Services

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Annual Events Gifts & Galleries (continued) Movie/Video Rentals Real Estate (continued) Idyllwild Jazz Fest Back Cover Christmas Is 26 Showtime Video 18 Bill Sperling Inside Front Cover Courtyard Gallery 24 Steve Taylor Inside Front Cover Antiques/Collectibles Dore’s Mountain Metals 25, 26 Movie Theater Sheila Zacker Inside Front Cover Fern Valley Emporium 2 Earth ’n Fire 4, 28 Rustic Theatre 11 Frey’s Antiques 32 88 Far East Gifts 4 Recreation Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery 24, 31 Museum Palm Springs Tram 28 Apparel Florist in the Forest & Gallery 24 Idyllwild Area Historical Society Town Hall 28 Mountain Footwear 4 Flying Pigment Studio 25, 26 Museum 39 Prairie Dove Boutique 26 Forest Whispers 4 Idyllwild Nature Center 15 Restaurants Four Corners Gallery 25 Palm Springs Air Museum 28 American Legion Post 800 12 Bank Idyllwild Tea Co. 14 Arriba Mexican Food 14 Guaranty Bank 38 Kid’s Stop & Pet Stop 27 Newspaper Café Aroma 14 La Petite Galerie 24 Idyllwild Town Crier Inside Back The Creek House 12 Bicycles L’Image Galerie 24 Cover Gastrognome 12 The Bike Route 33 Merkaba 31 Hidden Village 15 Oh My Dog Gallery 25 Organizations Higher Grounds Coffee House 12 Camps/Conference Centers Parks Exhibition Center 25 American Legion Post 800 12 Idyllwild Pizza Co. 14 AstroCamp 30 Singerton Fine Arts Gallery 24, 31 Art Alliance of Idyllwild 24, 25 Idyllwild Tea Co. 14 Camp Buckhorn 30 The Spruce Moose 4 Mountain Communities Fire Safe La Casita 12 Thousand Trails 30 Two Babes in the Woods 25 Council 36 Mile High Cafe 14 Wooley’s 31 Mountain Disaster Preparedness Mountain Restaurant 15 Candles 36 The Spruce Moose 4 Hardware & Lumber Retreats Forest Lumber 32 Pet Adoptions Spirit Mountain Retreat 32 Chiropractor Living Free Animal Sanctuary 44 Mountain Chiropractic 38 Horseback Riding RV Parks Little Yellow Rose Ranch 44 Pet Food & Supplies Royal Pines Estates 44 Church Mountain High Pet Grooming 28 First Church of Christ Scientist 38 Lodging/Vacation Rentals The Pet Stop 27 Shoe Store Bluebird Cottage Inn 19 Mountain Footwear 4 Construction Corner Lodge 16 Pet Grooming Griner Construction 22 Creekstone Inn 18 Love on a Leash 36 Sporting Goods Padgett Design & Construction 22 Elite Mountain Homes 19 Mountain High Pet Grooming 28 Nomad Ventures 36 Eric Townsend Construction Fern Village Chalets 19 Company 22 Fireside Inn 19 Pharmacy Storyteller Idyllwild Inn 18 Idyllwild Pharmacy 27 Col. Bo Bottomly 36 Fitness Idyllwild Vacation Rentals 20 Forest Fitness & Therapeutic Knotty Pine Cabins 16 Real Estate Weddings Massage 20 Lodge at Pine Cove 20 Linda Allen Inside Front Cover Rev. Patty Spicer 38 Mile High Country Inn 16 Jim Billman Inside Front Cover Food & Beverages New Spirit Log Cabins 20 Coldwell Banker 36 Zen Buddhist Center Fairway Market 1 Peaceful Mountain Inn 20 Dora Dillman Inside Front Cover Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 30 House of Jerky 4 Quiet Creek Inn 16 Hilltop Realty 6 Mountain Harvest Market 12 Rainbow Inn (B&B) 18 Idyllwild Realty 11 Soda Pop & Sweet Shop 4 Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse 19 Wayne Johnston Inside Front Strawberry Creek Inn (B&B) 19 Cover Furniture Woodland Park Manor 20 Kay Realty 32 No Boring Furniture 22 Lily Rock Realty 22 Massage Maggie Morphett Inside Front Gifts & Galleries Jennifer McCaghren-Morton 18 Cover Artisans & Baker Galleries 25 Muirs Mountain Realty 27 Artspresso 26 Metaphysical Robin Oates Real Estate 4 Café Aroma Gallery 14, 25 Lady of the Lake 4 Ron Schingo Inside Front Cover

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 7 Calendar of Events

Musical Theatre Cabaret, 25th, noon, October Rush Recital Hall; Idyllwild Arts Academy Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, Orchestra Concert, 4pm, IAF Theatre, 10th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Idyllwild Arts. (Also 24th.) Mountains National Monument Visitors Cen- Halloween Potluck & Movie, 25th, 6pm, ter. Call 760-862-9984. The Spiritual Living Center, Church of Reli- Art Alliance of Idyllwild 12th-annual Art gious Science. Walk & Wine Tasting, 10th, 2-5pm, mem- Guest Recital: David Viscoli, piano, 27th, ber galleries throughout town. 7:30pm, Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Idyllwild Ghost Town, 10th, dusk-10pm, Kid’s Halloween Party, 31st, 1-3pm,; Hal- center of Town. loween Dinner & Dance, 5-7pm dinner, Day of Mindfulness, 12th, 9:30am-3pm, Spirit 7pm, live music, American Legion Post 800. Mountain Retreat. Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Parade & Car- Music in the Meadow, 12th, 7:30pm, Ste- nival, 31st, 4:15pm Parade; 5-8pm Carnival, phens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. North Circle Drive & Downtown Idyllwild. The Desert Art Center General Meet- Idyllwild Ghost Town, 31st, dusk-10pm, cen- ing with oil/acrylic landscape demon- Kids go wild with makeup and costumes for the ter of Town. stration by Judith Schonebaum, 13th, annual Great Pumpkin Parade & Carnival on 1:30pm, Desert Art Center, Palm Springs. Call Oct. 31st. PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER 760-323-7973. November Creative Writing Guest Reading: Doug- Plein Air Painting Day, 5th, 9am-3pm, las Kearney, 16th, 7:30pm, Krone Museum, Star Party hosted by Astronomical Soci- Coachella Preserve, Thousand Palms. Call Idyllwild Arts. ety of the Desert, 24th, 6-9pm, Santa Rosa 760-328-4911. Writing & Finding Joy workshop with & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument “The Playboy of the Western World,” by Barbara Field, 17th, 9:30am-4pm, Spirit Visitors Center. Call 760-862-9984. John Millington Synge, 6th & 7th, 7:30pm; Mountain Retreat. Idyllwild Ghost Town, 24th, dusk-10pm, 8th, 2pm, IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Mountain Quilters Annual Quilt Show, center of Town. Day of Mindfulness, 9th, 9:30am-3pm, Spirit 17th, 10am-4pm, Idyllwild School (also 18th). Mountain Retreat. Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 17th, 6pm, e-mail Desert Art Center General Meeting [email protected] for location. Weekly Events with sculptor demonstration by Victor Idyllwild Ghost Town, 17th, dusk-10pm, Monday Picou, 10th, 1:30pm, Desert Art Center, Palm center of Town. Springs. Call 760-323-7973. Mountain Quilters Annual Quilt Show, Children’s Storytime, 10:30am, Idyllwild Library (except holidays). Voice Recital, 10th, 7:30pm, Stephens Recital 18th, 10am-4pm, Idyllwild School (also 17th). Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Falling Leaf Festival, Chili & Chocolate Tuesday Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Luncheon, Cook-off, 18th, 12:30-2:30pm, Idyllwild Bible Jazz Night, 6-9pm, Café Aroma. 11th, 11am, American Legion Post 800. Church. Idyllwild Francophonie (fluent-French Idyllwild Community Recreation Coun- Wednesday speakers), 12th, noon, Café Aroma. cil Speaker’s Series, Mary Metcalf-Col- AWANA for Ages 3 to 5th-graders, Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- lier, Endurance Bicyclist, “Mountain 5:45-8pm, Idyllwild Bible Church. dio operators), 12th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire Biking the Continental Divide: 2,711 Station. Miles in 30 Days,” 21st, 5:30pm reception, Thursday Visual Art Visiting Artist Show Open- 6-7pm speaker, Rainbow Inn; dinner with Thursday Morning Hikes, 9-11am, Santa ing Reception, 13th, 6pm, Parks Exhibition the speaker, 7pm, Gastrognome Restaurant. Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Center, Idyllwild Arts. (Show runs through Theatre Lab, 21st, 7:30pm, IAF Theatre; Cre- Monument Visitors Center. Call 760-862- Dec. 18th.) ative Writing Readings, 8pm, Stephens 9984 (through April). Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Bridge, 12:30-4pm, Creekstone Inn. 14th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Visual Art Family Weekend Exhibition Friday Mountains National Monument Visitors Cen- Opening Reception, 23rd, 6pm, Parks ter. Call 760-862-9984. Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. (Show runs Joey Latimer & Robin Rabens, 5:30- 8:30pm, Arriba Mexican Restaurant. Live Auction sponsored by The Spiritual through Nov. 6th.) Living Center, Church of Religious Sci- Trailhead Safari, 24th, 8:30am-1pm, Santa Saturday ence, 14th, 2-5pm, Town Hall. Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monu- David Jerome, 9am, Café Aroma. Chamber Music, 17th, 7:30pm, Stephens Re- ment Visitors Center. Call 760-862-9984. Saturday Morning Hikes, 9-11am, Santa cital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Acorn Day, 24th, 10am-4pm, Idyllwild Nature Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Idyllwild Community Recreation Coun- Center. Monument Visitors Center. Call 760-862- cil Speaker’s Series, Royal Robbins, Awake to Our Oneness: “The City of 9984 (through April). Rock Climbing Pioneer & Author, Dawn,” documentary of Auroville, In- Live music, noon-3pm, Idyllwild Tea Co. “Pioneers Speak of Early Climbs on dia with Francis Rothluebber, 24th, 1:30- Sandii Castleberry, 5:30-8:30pm, Arriba Tahquitz,” 18th, 5:30pm reception, 6pm 4:30pm, Spirit Mountain Retreat. Mexican Restaurant. speaker, Rainbow Inn; dinner with the Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Con- speaker, 7pm, Restaurant Gastrognome. cert, 24th, 4pm, IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts Sunday Fall Dance Concert, 18th, 19th, 20th, (also 25th). Ernesto Alé, 9am-noon, Café Aroma. 7:30pm, IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

8 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 Creative Writing/Theatre Lab, 9th, 7:30pm, Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts (also Dec. 10th). Idyllwild Francophonie (fluent-French speakers), 10th, noon, Café Aroma. Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- dio operators), 10th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire Station. Creative Writing/Theatre Lab, 10th, 7:30pm, Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts (also Dec. 9th). Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, 12th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitors Cen- ter. Call 760-862-9984. Free Senior Holiday Luncheon, 12th, 1- Conductor Buzz Holmes and the Idyllwild Mas- 3pm, American Legion Post 800. Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Con- ter Chorale perform “The Messiah” Dec. 19th cert, 12th, 7:30pm; 13th, 2pm, IAF Theatre, and 20th, 2009. PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER Idyllwild Arts. Day of Mindfulness, 14th, 9:30am-3pm, Spirit Mountain Retreat. Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Con- January cert: Martin Chalifour, violin & Carrie New Year’s Day Football Celebration, 1st, Dennis, viola, 15th, 7:30pm, IAF Theatre, all day, American Legion Post 800. Idyllwild Arts. Plein Air Painting Day, 7th, 9am-3pm, Jazz Concert, 17th, 7:30pm, Stephens Recital Whitewater Preserve, Whitewater. Call 760- Hall, Idyllwild Arts. 328-4911. Children’s Christmas Party, 19th, 1-3pm, Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, American Legion Post 800. 9th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 19th, 6pm, e-mail Mountains National Monument Visitors Cen- [email protected] for location. ter. Call 760-862-9984. “The Messiah,” Idyllwild Master Chorale, The Desert Art Center General Meet- 19th, 7:30pm; 20th, 1:30pm, Idyllwild School. ing with still life demonstration in oils Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service by Diane McClary, 12th, 1:30pm, Desert with live music, 24th, 6:30pm, The Spiritual Art Center, Palm Springs. Call 760-323-7973. Living Center, Church of Religious Science. Idyllwild Francophonie (fluent-French New Year’s Woman’s Retreat, 30th-Jan. 1, speakers), 14th, noon, Café Aroma. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Spirit Mountain Retreat. Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- in downtown Idyllwild draws big crowds for this Peace Prayer, 31st, 4am, The Spiritual Living dio operators), 14th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire slice of pure Americana. The 2009 event is on Center, Church of Religious Science. Station. New Year’s Eve Party w/live music, 31st, Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 16th, 6pm, e-mail Nov. 28th. PHOTO BY JENNY KIRCHNER TBA, American Legion Post 800. [email protected] for location.

Presentation by Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking,” 21st, 1-3pm presentation; 4-6pm reception, Spirit Mountain Retreat. Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 21st, 6pm, e-mail [email protected] for location. Free Thanksgiving Dinner, 26th, 1-4pm, American Legion Post 800. Harvest Festival of Arts & Crafts, 27th, 9am-5pm; 28th, 9am-4pm, Town Hall. Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling, 28th, 4pm, Center of Town. December Plein Air Painting, 3rd, 9am-3pm, Ironwood Park, Palm Desert. Call 760-328-4911. Enter into Earth’s Season of Silence and Deep Mysteries, A Silent Retreat Weekend, 4th-6th, Spirit Mountain Retreat. Interdisciplinary Arts Mini Fashion Show, 4th, 7:30pm, IAM Classroom, Idyllwild Arts. Storytime at the library is a big draw among the Teddy bear set every Monday. FILE PHOTO

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 9 Idyllwild Community Recreation Coun- cil Speaker’s Series, Peter Lent, Dep- MayMay uty Director Riverside County Fire Plein Air Painting, 6th, 9am-3pm, Andreas Dept., Offi ce of Emergency Services, Canyon, Palm Springs. Call 760-328-4911. “Idyllwild in the Aftermath of a Major ArtArt Alliance of IdyllIdyllwildwild Members’ ShoShoww Earthquake,” 20th, 5:30pm reception, 6- & Treasure Hunt, 8th, time & location TBA. 7pm speaker, Rainbow Inn; dinner with the Mother’s Day Breakfast, 9th, 9am-1pm, speaker, 7pm, Restaurant Gastrognome. American Legion Post 800. Idyllwild Francophonie (fl uent-French speakers), 13th, noon, Café Aroma. February Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- Plein Air Painting Day, 4th, 9am-3pm, Palm dio operators), 13th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire Desert Visitor Center. Call 760-328-4911. Station. “Meet the Artists” reception, 5th, 6-8pm, Idyllwild Earth Fair, 15th, noon-5pm, Town Desert Art Center, Palm Springs. Call 760- Hall. 323-7973. Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 15th, 6pm, e-mail Super Bowl Celebration, 7th, all day, Ameri- [email protected] for location. can Legion Post 800. Idyllwild Community Recreation Coun- The Desert Art Center General Meet- cil Speaker’s Series, Kurt Leuschner, ing with demonstration on oil pastels Professor of Natural Resources, Col- by Jill Goodell, 9th, 1:30pm. Desert Art lege of the Desert, “The Palms to Center, Palm Springs. Call 760-323-7973. Pines Birding and Nature Trail, 19th, Idyllwild Francophonie (fl uent-French 5:30pm reception, 6-7pm speaker, Rainbow speakers), 11th, noon, Café Aroma. Inn; dinner with the speaker, 7pm, Gastro- gnome Restaurant. Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- EasterEaster activities abound each spring, including dio operators), 11th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire Memorial Day Yard Sales, 28th-31st, Hill Station. the ever-popular Children’s Easter Party and communities. See Town Crier for listings and Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, Egg Hunt at the American Legion. PHOTO BY map. 13th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto JENNY KIRCHNER 16th-annual Mountain Community Pa- Mountains National Monument Visitors Cen- trol Memorial Day Yard & Bake Sale, ter. Call 760-862-9984. 28th & 29th, 8am-3pm, See Town Crier for ner with the speaker, 7pm, Restaurant location. Idyllwild Community Recreation Coun- Gastrognome. cil Speaker’s Series, Ken Young, Educa- Memorial Weekend Annual Wildfl ower Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 20th, 6pm, e-mail & Art Exhibit, 29th, 30th, 31st, 9am-4:30pm, tor & Performer, “Rembrandt, in Per- [email protected] for location. son,” 17th, 5:30pm reception, 6-7pm speaker, Idyllwild Nature Center. Rainbow Inn; dinner with the speaker, Friends of the Idyllwild Library Book 7pm, Restaurant Gastrognome. April Sale, 29th, 10am-4pm, Idyllwild Library. Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 20th, 6pm, e-mail Memorial Day Deep Pit Barbecue Din- [email protected] for location. Plein Air Painting, 1st, 9am-3pm, Coachella ner & Dance, 29th, 3-8pm dinner; 7pm live Preserve, Thousand Palms. Call 760-328-4911. music, American Legion Post 800. Desert Art Center Reception, 2nd, 6-8pm, Rotary Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake March Desert Art Center, Palm Springs. Call 760- Breakfast, 30th, 8am-noon, Town Hall. 323-7973. Annual Art Fair, 30th, 10am-4pm, Dore’s Plein Air Painting Day, 4th, 9am-3pm, Palm Easter Egg Hunt, 3rd, 10am, Idyllwild Com- Mountain Metals & Art Garden. Desert Civic Center Park. Call 760-328-4911. munity Center site. Memorial Day Ceremony & Luncheon, The Desert Art Center General Meet- Easter Service with special music & 31st, 11am, American Legion Post 800. ing with watercolor demonstration by potluck, 4th, 10am, The Spiritual Living Cen- Diane Morgan, 9th, 1:30pm, Desert Art ter, Church of Religious Science. Center, Palm Springs. Call 760-323-7973. Children’s Easter Party & Egg Hunt, 4th, Idyllwild Film Festival, 11th-16th, location 1-3pm, American Legion Post 800. & times TBA. Idyllwild Francophonie (fl uent-French Idyllwild Francophonie (fl uent-French speakers), 8th, noon, Café Aroma. speakers), 11th, noon, Café Aroma. Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- Mile High Radio Club (for amateur ra- dio operators), 8th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire dio operators), 11th, 6:30pm, Idyllwild Fire Station. Station. Junior Trail Guides Explorer Program, Art Alliance of Idyllwild Eye of the Art- 10th, noon-4pm, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto ist Show, 13th, time & location TBA. 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American Legion Post 800 • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 54360 Marion View • 659-3517 Arriba Mexican Restaurant • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14 Hwy. 243 & Pine Crest Ave. • 659-4960 Bread Basket Restaurant & Bakery • • • • • • • • • • • • 54710 N. Circle Dr. • 659-3506 Café Aroma • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14 54750 N. Circle Dr. • 659-5212 Candy Cupboard • • • • • 54250 N. Circle Dr. • 659-5502 Country Farms • • • • 25980 Hwy. 243 • 659-3434 Creek House • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 54905 N. Circle Dr. • 659-0686 Fairway Market • • • • • • • 1 54411 Village Center Dr. • 659-2737 Gary’s Deli • • • • • • • • • • • 54423 Village Center Dr., #4. • 659-5600 Goodtimes Pub & Grill • • • • • • • • • • • • • 26245 Hwy. 243 • 659-5222 The Greek Place • • • • • • • • 54200 N. Circle Dr. • 659-4540 Hidden Village Chinese • • • • • • • • • • • • 15 25840 Cedar St. • 659-2712 Higher Grounds Coffee House • • • • • • • 12 54245 N. Circle Dr. • 659-1379 Idyllwild Pizza Co. • • • • • • • • • • • 14 54391 Village Center Dr. • 659-5900 To provide a fine dining experience, Idyllwild Shell Cafe • • • • • • • • • the Mountain Restaurant’s co-own- Hwy. 243 & Ridgeview Dr. • 659-3437 ers Chef Brian Ayers and Courtney Idyllwild Tea Company • • • • • • • • • 14 Shanks take pride in serving com- 54425 N. Circle Dr. • 659-9806 pletely homemade cuisine. Ayers is a Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • • • • • • • • • • • • • graduate of the prestigious Le Cordon 25070 Village Center Dr. • 659-0295 Bleu culinary institute. La Casita Mexican Restaurant • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 PHOTO BY BETH NOTTLEY 54650 N. Circle Dr. • 659-6038 The Lumber Mill Bar & Grill • • • • • • • • • 25985 Hwy. 243 • 659-0315 Mile High Cafe • • • • • • • • • • • • 14 26600 Hwy. 243 • 659-2008 Mountain Harvest Market • • • • • • • • • 12 54423 Village Ctr. Dr., #3 • 659-4555 Mountain Restaurant • • • • • • • • • • 15 26290 Hwy. 243 • 659-1974 Mountain Top Liquor • • • • • • • • • 26005 Hwy. 243 • 659-2591 Nature’s Wisdom • • • • • • • • • 54235 Ridgeview Dr. • 659-4300 Paradise Corner Café • • • • • • • • • 61721 Hwy. 74, Garner Valley • 659-0730 Pine Cove Market • • • • 23235 Hwy. 243, Pine Cove • 659-4955 The Red Kettle • • • • • • • • • • • • 54220 N. Circle Dr. • 659-4063 Restaurant Gastrognome • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 659-5055 Village Market • • • • • • • • • • • 26000 Hwy. 243 • 659-3169

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16 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 Lodging & Conferences

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Idyllwild’s area code is 951 Rate Range Online Booking Cabins In-Room Spas AAA Approved AAA Nights Minimum Rooms Access Handicap Provided Breakfast Pets Maid Service Daily Fireplaces Alderwood Cabins Under $100-$200 • 2 • • • •Amenities In-Room • • • •

25690 Alderwood St. • 659-3571 Alhatti Private Christian Resort Under $100-$200 • 2 • • • • • • • • 200 • • • • • 23551 Hwy. 243 • 659-2066

Bluebird Cottage Inn Under $100-$200 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • Kitchens 60 Phones • Occupancy Conference • Facilities Recreation • Banquets • Catering • Cable • Private Patio • Pool 19 Access Internet Ad on Page See 26620 Saddle Dr. • 659-2696 Cedar Street Inn Under $100-$200 • • 1-3 • • • • • • 30 • • • • • 25870 Cedar St. • (877) 659-4789 The Corner Lodge $200+ • 2 • • • • • 30 • • • • • 16 (619) 733-7045 Creekstone Inn Under $100-$200 • 1-2 • • • • • • 22 • • • • • 18 54950 Pine Crest Ave. • 659-3342 Edelweiss Lodge Under $100-$200 2 • • • • • 25055 Marion Ridge • 659-2787 Elite Mountain Homes $301+ • 2 • • • • • • • 14 • • • • • 19 (310) 398-6058 Fern Village Chalets & Motel Under $100-$200 • • • • • • 19 54821 N. Circle Dr. • 659-2869 Fireside Inn Under $100-$300 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 19 54540 N. Circle Dr. • 659-2966 Heritage House Inn & Vacation Rentals Under $100-$200 • • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • 25880 Cedar St. • 659-5150 Idyllwild Cabin Rentals $101-$301+ • • • • • • • • • • • • 25740 Fir St. • (877) 270-3285 Idyllwild Inn Under $100-$200 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18 54300 Village Center Dr. • 659-2552 Idyllwild Mountain Rentals $100-$400 2 • • • • • • • • • • 54240 N. Circle Dr. • 659-5349 Idyllwild Vacation Rentals $100-$301+ 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20 54085 S. Circle Dr. • 659-5015 Katie's Kabins $300-$500 2 • • • • • • • • • (619) 518-1961 Knotty Pine Cabins Under $100-$200 1-3 • • • • • • • • • 16 54340 Pine Crest Ave. • 659-2933 Lodge at Pine Cove Under $100-$200 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • 20 24900 Marion Ridge Dr. • 659-4463 Manzanita Cabins Under $100-$200 2-4 • • • • • • • • • 54100 Pine Crest Ave. • 659-3151 Mile High Country Inn Under $100-$200 • • • • • • 16 54635 N. Circle Dr. • 659-2931 New Spirit Log Cabins $200+ • • • • • • • • • • • 20 54325 N. Circle Dr., Ste. 102 • (909) 910-5005 Oak Crest Lodge Under $100 1-2 • • • • • • 20 • • 25000 Hwy. 243 • 659-2998 Quiet Creek Inn & Vacation Rentals $100-$300 • • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 20 • • • • • 16 26345 Delano Dr. • 659-6110 Peaceful Mountain Inn Under $100-$200 • • • • • • 50 • • • • • 20 23481 Hwy. 243 • 659-5033 Rainbow Inn Bed & Breakfast Under $100-$200 • • • • • • 75 • • • • • 18 54420 S. Circle Dr. • 659-0111 Royal Pines Mobile Estates Under $100 • • • • • 45 • • • • • 44 26350 Delano Dr. • 659-2691 Silver Pines Lodge Under $100-$200 • 1-2 • • • • • • • 50 • • • • • 25955 Cedar St. • 659-4335 Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse Under $100-$200 • • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 35 • • • • • 19 25525 Hwy. 243 • 659-2201 Strawberry Creek Inn $100-$300 • • 1-2 • • • • • • • • 20 • • • • • • • 19 26370 Hwy. 243 • 659-3202 Tahquitz Inn Under $100-$200 • 1-4 • • • • • • • • 25840 Hwy. 243 • 659-4554 Wilder Cabins Under $100 1-2 • • • • • • • 54550 S. Circle Dr. • 659-2926 Woodland Park Manor Under $100-$300 • • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20 55350 S. Circle Dr. • 659-2657 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 17 Massage Therapy by Jennifer McCaghren-Morton (951) 852-6742 P.O. Box 1018, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Swedish 4 Aromatherapy 4 Ayurvedic Hot Stone 4 Body Treatments 4 Hot Poultice ~ Gift Certifi cates Available ~ Showtime Video Over 6,000 DVDs, Blu-rays & Video Games Open 7 Days 11am - 7pm DVD Player Rentals Located between the Pharmacy and Post Offi ce Strawberry Creek Shopping Plaza

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20 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 Don Zeigler and a restored “library unit” LP player. PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH Yesterday’s Pinballs and Jukeboxes By Marshall Smith

ike many in Idyllwild, Don Zeigler reassuring time. Zeigler has arranged his featured background music. One unit, L has had a full career prior to his shop to feature his restored jukes and made in 1952, can be programmed with present one as owner, with wife Sue, of the pinball machines, including a pre-flipper toggle switches to sequentially play 100 Fern Valley Emporium. 1946 Bally pinball machine that actually 45s. Another unit, made in the 1960s to Zeigler, an engineer by trade, learned paid out nickels to winners. The Bally play 50 33-1/3 LPs, is actually controlled digital electronics in the military. At his model features a sign, “Minors not allowed using a rotary telephone dial, illustrating tidy antique emporium at Fern Valley to play.” Zeigler’s point that “process control” makes Corners, with aisles wide enough for “I’ll get kids 3 years old in here with use of the interchangeability of industrial wheelchair access, Zeigler has created a their parents,” said Zeigler. “I’ll ask if parts. step back in time, featuring the objects of they’ve ever played pinball. When they say “Elvis had a library unit built into his his current fascination — jukeboxes and ‘no,’ I’ll put them on a stool and say, ‘Well wall at Graceland,” said Zeigler. “Sinatra pinball machines Zeigler has painstakingly it’s time you play.’” had one that played 78s in the late 1940s.” restored. Zeigler says the flippers on the later And speaking of Sinatra, Ole’ Blue Eyes Zeigler, who spent 20 years with the machines fascinate kids. Playing the 1946 peers from album jackets on shelves over Eastern Municipal Water District and four Bally required, as Zeigler demonstrated, several of the pinball machines. Zeigler with the Rancho California Water District either a lot more skill or a lot more luck. stocks up to 5,000 45s and a couple designing control systems, said once you Zeigler said when the dads want to play hundred 78s. learn industrial process control, water he tells them, “Only if you give your wife Zeigler remembers as a kid going to system and jukebox components could your credit card.” Oceanside in the summer in the mid- have commonalities. Tinker with one and Zeigler, an avuncular presence and a 1950s and staying at the Pier Motel. He you can tinker with another. good storyteller, grew up in Hemet. His couldn’t wait to get to the penny arcade’s But tinker is an inadequate term to Emporium is one of few antique stores pinball machines. “Playing pinball with describe Zeigler’s beautiful restoration of in Idyllwild and is striking because of its rock ‘n’ roll playing,” remembered Zeigler, the 1948 Seeburg jukebox that gleams like tidiness and sparkling cleanliness. “was the best.” Looking around his Fern a large R2-D2 droid in reds and yellows Zeigler’s jukes and pinball machines, Valley Emporium he said, “I refuse to grow in one room of Zeigler’s shop. Even if it some of which were made more than 60 up.” didn’t play vintage 78s, which it does, years ago, look brand new. “There are still The Fern Valley Emporium captures the beauty, for anyone who appreciates a lot of original parts that are available,” the past just as Idyllwild is considering industrial design of the 1930s and 1940s, said Zeigler, although the two Seeburgs on becoming the county’s only historical is impressive and actually a little awe- display had to have special glass covers and district. If Idyllwild becomes a historical inspiring. plastic panels custom fabricated. district, it will draw “heritage tourists,” Lou Bacher, who works with Zeigler, Zeigler also displays several “library folks interested in history. The Fern Valley said customers find the Emporium units,” in-wall or floor consoles used in Emporium captures history. It is a step “calming,” like returning to a more department stores and other places that back in time.

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22 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 Idyllwild in the 1940s By Olive Walburn McLaughlin

e moved to Idyllwild in late August Coral and Ted Belden. W1941. Our family had been living Although we have had in Shanghai, China. The State Department long separations, the advised American residents to leave the Belden kids (80 this country due to the advance of World War II. year) are still in touch. My Dad stayed behind to fi nish his work. On Dec. 7, 1941, We left in November 1940. We traveled six my two brothers, weeks by ship, picking up evacuees. It was a the Beldens and I wonderful, exciting adventure. planned a hike down Once we were back in Southern California, the “Old Road” to the life changed dramatically. My brothers and bottom of the Hill (as I were not happy in large, crowded schools. Idyllwild still is called). We left after church, In the 1940s, Mr. McDaniels (far left in front Mother started looking for another place to carried a lunch and had a happy afternoon. row) taught fi fth to eighth grades at Idyllwild live. A friend told her about Idyllwild. My Mom picked us up at the end of the road. School. Miss Leek (far right in front row) taught kindergarten to fourth grade. Eighth-graders By the end of the summer we had a place We returned to our house for supper and were, top row, second from left, the author, Olive to live. It is still there — Pine Crest Avenue, games. Walburn; Shirley Hoffman, who now lives in Pine across from the Ranger Station. Then Mom turned on the radio and said, Cove, to her left; Kathleen McComb in front of the School was starting almost as soon as we “The Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor.” author; and Coral Belden at the far right two rows arrived. We walked down the highway to the She burst into tears. War meant our Dad down from the author. The entire student body is shown in this photo. MCLAUGHLIN PHOTO two-room school. would be gone much longer than anticipated. Across the side street from school was a He was later interned by the Japanese in After a passage of time, we had word Dad two-story house. We crept up to the house Shanghai. would be repatriated from the internment and peeked around the corner. A number of That night the four of us slept together in a camp in Shanghai. He had been interned in children were outside playing. We gathered double-sized bed. Mom was afraid we would be April 1943 and released in late 1944. Before our courage and crossed the road. We were bombed that night. Idyllwild planned for the that he was on house arrest. He had to wear a immediately accepted as part of the group. worst. Air raid sirens were installed and a look- red arm band to identify him as a prisoner. I was in the eighth grade. A total of four out cabin was built. It was manned 24 hours a He traveled on a Japanese ship, The girls were Coral Belden, Shirley Hoffman, day by residents who were trained to recognize Tara Maru, which went to India, where the Kathleen Mc Comb, and me, Olive Walburn. aircraft. Mom was one of the look-outs. exchange took place. He was then put on a Our teacher was Mr. McDaniels who taught Idyllwild Inn had a swimming pool in Swedish ship, The Gripsholm, which came us the U.S. Constitution. the center where all the shops are now. One around the world to New York. Our best friends were the Beldens, who August day we were expecting guests to go The FBI talked to us during that time to lived in the house across the street. They swim in the pool with us. Our youngest see if Dad was who he said he was. They also taught us how to be mountain people, which brother, not yet 8, was very excited to go. It talked to various members of the Idyllwild was a source of great pride. For recess we was a hot day. Our guests were late, so Mom business community. We had left Idyllwild sometimes had snowball fi ghts, played hide said the two boys could go ahead. It was shortly before, not knowing Dad would be and seek or square danced. It was wonderful. understood they would stay together. released. We had been living on a shoe string In the village of Idyllwild, I remember It was about a mile walk from where we during our separation. Mom needed a job. a small grocery store. If we had to buy very lived then. On the way, my older brother We have returned to Idyllwild many times much, we went to Hemet. A family named stopped to talk to some classmates. The throughout our lives. It was always a place Gray had a small variety store for many years. younger one went on ahead. When he arrived, we loved. As we come past the school, the There were a couple of real estate offi ces, the he jumped into the pool. mountains seem to open their arms and give Post Offi ce and a movie theater. Our little brother was next seen at us a welcome hug. On up the road was a church operated by the bottom of the pool by our friend Ted On my last visit to California (June 2009), the Presbyterians, I think. It served as a manse Belden. It was a holiday weekend and no I was visiting my granddaughter and some for the minister as well as the church. During doctor was on the Hill. Artifi cial respiration friends who live in Hemet. On an impulse, we the winter we would tramp through the couldn’t resuscitate him. Mother was taken decided to run up to Idyllwild. It was a perfect snow and sit on folding chairs to sing hymns to a neighbor’s house near the bridge across day weather-wise. My friend asked about the accompanied by an old piano. Strawberry Creek. She mourned deeply for population. We stopped in a real estate offi ce We learned to hike, ski, make snow ice her youngest son. Word of his death was sent and were told it is 3,000 souls. The winter we cream, ride a horse, etc. Our teachers were to Dad by the Red Cross. moved there it was 100.

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Dark Canyon Campground 17 • • • P V 8/1 15 $12 $9 FS 5,800 • • FS Dark Canyon Road 6 miles north of Idyllwild Marion Mountain Campground 24 • • • • I V 8/1 15 $10 $9 FS 6,400 • • FS Fern Basin Road 6 miles north of Idyllwild Fern Basin Campground 22 • • • • I V 8/1 15 $10 $9 FS 6,300 • • FS Fern Basin Road 6 miles north of Idyllwild Boulder Basin Campground 34 • • • • V 8/1 15 $10 $9 FS 7,300 • • FS Black Mountain Road 15 mi. north of Idyllwild Pinyon Flat Campground 18 • • • • P V 8/1 15 $10 A 4,000 • • • • FS Highway 74 east of Highway 371 Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground 8 • • • • P F • 8/1 50 $15 $9 FS 4,000 • • • • • FS Highway 74 east of Highway 371 Santa Rosa Springs Campground 3 • • • S V 8/1 $0 P 7,200 • FS Santa Rosa Truck Trail off Highway 74 near Pinyon Tool Box Springs Campground 6 • • • • V 8/1 $0 P 6,500 • • FS Thomas Mountain Road off Highway 74 Garner Valley Idyllwild Campground 33 • • • • • P F • 8/2 • 24 $15 $7.50 SP 5,300 • • • SP Mt. San Jacinto State Park Highway 243, Idyllwild Stone Creek Campground 50 • • • • P V 8/2 24 $11-$15 $7.50 SP 6,000 • • • SP Mt. San Jacinto State Park Stone Creek Road 6 miles north of Idyllwild Idyllwild County Park 92 • • • • P F • 6/2 40 $20 $7 CP 5,300 • • • • CP County Park Road, Idyllwild Hurkey Creek Park 130 • • • • P F • 6/2 40 $20 $7 CP 4,400 • • • CP Highway 74 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild McCall Memorial Park 50 • • • • P F • 6/2 40 $17 $7 A/CP 4,400 • • • • • CP McCall Park Road off Highway 74 near Mountain Center Lake Hemet Campground 1,000 • • • • P F/V • NL/1 • 40 *$21+ A^ 4,300 • • • • LH Off Highway 74 in Garner Valley

Group Camping Black Mountain Group Camp 1 • • • • P V 100/ $60- $9 FS 7,500 • • • • FS Black Mountain Road north of Idyllwild 25 $140 Group camping also at CP campgrounds listed above

Key Agencies Reservations: Toilets FS U.S. Forest Service FS Phone: 1-877-444-6777 • Online: recreation.gov F Flush SP Mt. San Jacinto State Park A Pay at campground, no reservations. V Vault CP Riverside County Parks P Adventure Pass required; free campfire and/or campstove permit required. Idyllwild LH Lake Hemet Municipal Water Ranger Station, Highway 243 and Pine Crest Avenue, Idyllwild. (909) 382-2921 Water District SP Phone: 1-800-444-7275 • Online: www.reserveamerica.com P Piped CP Phone: 1-800-234-7275 (Call for group reservations at any CP sites.) S Stream or spring Online: www.riversidecountyparks.org/reservations/ (for Idyllwild and I May not be available. Hurkey Creek parks only). Call (909) 382-2921 for NL No limit. status. * Additional fees may apply. ^ Group reservations accepted. Call (951) 659-2680.

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Camps, Outdoor Programs & Retreats

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32 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 YESTERDAY

FILE PHOTO Legend of Tahquitz

erhaps the most prominent and alluring natural landmark of When all was ready, Algoot set out for the mountain to meet P the Hill is Tahquitz Rock, also known by many as Lily Rock. with Tauquitch, saying to his people, “I have not asked you to Due to the dramatic nature of this beauty, legends have been born sorrow with me, to shed your tears with mine, to mingle your cries as to its purpose. The legend of Tahquitz originated with native and groans with mine, at the fearful death of my noble son. I did Indian tribes and there are variations on the theme. Presented here not want to weep and sorrow and cry away the anger of my soul. I is the most popular as retold by the late Ernie Maxwell: wanted my heart to keep burning hot with fury against his hated destroyer. Tauquitch (Tahquitz) “As the sun reaches its height today, I leave my home and you Chief Tauquitch (Tahquitz) once ruled over all the Indians of my people, never to return until Tauquitch is slain. He shall die or the San Jacinto Valley. He was a tall, handsome man, bold and Algoot will die. Those above cannot resist my plea for aid. Send up cunning. At first, Tauquitch ruled his people well, but gradually your prayers with mine that I may find this enemy of my people, he became arbitrary and though the Indians were dissatisfied, they and that I may have strength to slay him.” feared their leader. Ascending the mountain, Algoot approached the valley and the One day, the beautiful daughter of one of the chiefs cave of Tauquitch. disappeared. Soon after, another was missing and then another. Algoot called the demon forth to do battle. Tauquitch accepted The women trembled and the men became enraged — and the challenge but demanded that the battle be fought in the valley they all suspected Tauquitch of the evil doing. A search confirmed below, so that he might also do away with the Indians who came their fears that Tauquitch had done away with the maidens. to witness the struggle. For this, the tribe condemned him to death by fire. Where the San Jacinto emptied into a large lake (the spot now Preparations were made and as the flames burned brighter known as Lakeview), the battle was waged. First was an exchange about the condemned Tauquitch, the people gasped. Before their of huge boulders thrown by the fighters. eyes, the form of the chief disappeared and a great spark of fire The piled-up granite boulders in the vicinity of San Jacinto and leaped into the air and wafted eastward toward the mountains. Moreno Valley are supposed to be the result of that fateful battle. Then the people knew that he was a demon. In the water, the two fought, until Tauquitch turned himself The strange rumbling that may be heard even today in the into a huge sea serpent, lashing out with his tail at Algoot. depths of the high mountains was Tauquitch who had taken up Once, he lashed out with such ferocity that he cut a gash abode in a large cave. In some versions of the legend, this cave was through to where Lake Elsinore now lies — and the water rushed behind Lily (or Tahquitz) Rock and the huge monument of stone from the battleground, forming the lake to the west. Not having was rolled into place before the cave, either by Tauquitch or one of water to swim in, Tauquitch was helpless, and Algoot conquered. his pursuers. The scaly serpent was placed upon a funeral pyre. After Tauquitch escaped to the mountains, the Indian maidens Unfortunately, some green wood was used and the spirit of continued to disappear. Tauquitch escaped in a wreath of smoke to his cave in the San One day the brave son of the chief Algoot was killed by Jacinto Mountains. Tauquitch along a mountain trail. The chief prepared to avenge To this day, he haunts the region and until “Those Above” the death, swearing combat with the demon who now possessed destroy his spirit, the rumblings of Tauquitch may still be heard. the power to change his disguise at will.

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 33 RECREATION

FILE PHOTO Mountain Biking

ith approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. Call the Idyllwild Ranger 40 miles of trails open to bikers, the San Jacinto Mountains W Station at (909) 382-2922 for more details. around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain biking aficionados. The Pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 and a $30 For that reason, the local mountain trails have become annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and Passes are available at the Forest Service office or see the list of breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a vendors on page 45. diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for mountain In an effort to expand the recreational opportunities for bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open to equestrians and hikers on mountain biking, the San Jacinto Ranger District of the U.S. trails and to vehicles on roads; helmets are highly recommended; Forest Service applied for an American Great Outdoor grant in control your speed; avoid riding after dark; and carry a map. 1993. Mountain Bike Trails The U.S. Forest Service received a grant of approximately • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek $150,000 to develop a mountain bike trail program. With the County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Herkey Creek, this help of other agencies, organizations and private citizens, the easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to Forest Service developed a strategic plan to guide the district in vehicles. Parking is available at the day use area within the Hurkey developing local mountain bike trails. Creek Campground or outside the park. The Forest Service has set up regulations in regard to mountain • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles biking in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the bike riding. mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto • South Fork Trail: This trail begins on the south side of or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacific Crest Trail. Highway 74, four miles west of Mountain Center near the large If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of gravel bin turnout. The trail is approximately two-and-a-half miles Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and in length with the last half-mile a steep descent to the South Fork Humber Park, visitors may be required to display an Adventure of the San Jacinto River. • Thomas Mountain and Ramona Trail: This challenging 17- mile loop is considered one of the best rides in the area. It begins one mile south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74, six miles east of the junction with Highway 371. The dirt road ascends from an elevation of 4,500 feet to more than 8,700 feet in 13 miles to Thomas Mountain Peak, offering far-reaching views of Anza and San Diego below. • Saw Mill Road: Just off Highway 74 near Pinyon Flat, this old Forest Service road links up with the Cactus Springs Trailhead where it continues for six miles. The road is rough and steep but it offers scenic views of the Desert valleys to the north and east. 54095 PINE CREST • IDYLLWILD, CA 92549 • Other Trails: May Valley and South Ridge Trail, the Alvin 951 • 659-2038 Meadows and Webster Trail, and the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail which is a good ride, provided bikers show courtesy to pedestrians and others using the trail.

34 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 RECREATION

PHOTO BY JIM CRANDALL Rock Climbing

or rock climbers from Southern and unique characteristics. Route names • Rule number one for climbers is never F California and beyond, Tahquitz Rock vary with the imagination of the climber, climb alone. Always climb with a partner is not just another pretty face. leading to such designations as Spring and never take unnecessary chances. Far more than just good climbing, both Cleaning, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, • Rock climbers should use appropriate Tahquitz and Suicide rocks, located in the Sahara Terror, Blanketty Blank, My Pink equipment. Consult a professional for cliffs above Idyllwild, are rich in rock climb- Half of the Drainpipe, Coffin Nail and advice. ing lore. Godzilla’s Return. • The three types of climbs are: free, aid Idyllwild is renowned for several key Technical climbing routes are rated up and solo. In free climbing, equipment is characteristics: clean, yet unglaciated to 5.14 on the basis of difficulty. Some of used for protection only in case of a fall. granite, proximity to a large population the most noteworthy climbs on Tahquitz Aid climbing involves the use of special center, good weather and a mountain include The Mechanic’s Route, a 5.8 aid gear placed into the rock and is for setting. climbed in 1937 by Dick Jones and Glen situations in which the climber must There are upward of 300 routes on Dawson; The Open Book, a 5.9 climbed depend on the equipment to be hauled or Suicide Rock alone, and 200 or so on in 1952 and The Vampire, a 5.11c climbed pulled up. Solo climbing is done without Tahquitz, also called Lily Rock. in 1960, both by Royal Robbins; and The the aid of ropes. It is not recommended for Tahquitz Rock is special because, for Edge, a 5.11 climbed in 1975 by Tobin the novice and should only be attempted the Southern California area, its routes are Sorenson. In 1970, Ivan Couch climbed a by highly experienced climbers. relatively long. It also is cool most of the 5.11a, Valhalla, on Suicide Rock. • Accidents do happen, but far fewer day and has more crack climbing. Before attempting to climb in Idyllwild, than imagined when safety precautions Suicide Rock also is high-quality rock here are a few pointers to keep in mind: are used. Accidents may occur because of but it has more climbing routes on its face • Attend professional rock climbing falling rocks, inadequate equipment, bad and is sunny most of the time. classes. The instruction could prevent weather or loss of concentration. Human The first-ascent party of a climb has disaster. Classes instruct climbers in use error and the climber’s overestimation of the honor of classifying it, and the names of the proper gear, up-to-date climbing his or her ability is the reason behind most chosen describe the route’s complexity techniques and safety procedures. accidents.

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Day Hikes No fees for permits.

No dogs allowed in Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness area; dogs on leash allowed in San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service). A day-hike permit is not needed if you have an overnight permit. One-way distance in miles One-way Difficulty gain Elevation in feet Wildernses required Permit people per permit No. at … Permits Jurisdiction Dogs allowed

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail 38 S 4,000 P • 12 FS FS Y Key: Highway 74 1 mile east of Highway 371 P Partially to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road E Easy Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 2.6 E FS Y M Moderate Humber Park to Tahquitz View Drive S Strenuous Fuller Ridge Trail 7.5 S 3,000 • • 12 FS/SW FS/SW N Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 Agencies for permits: to San Jacinto Peak FS U.S. Forest Service Seven Pines Trail 4 M 2,600 • • 12 FS/SW FS/SW N 54270 Pine Crest Ave. Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 P.O. Box 518 to Deer Springs Idyllwild, CA 92549 Marion Mountain Trail 5.9 S 4,400 • • 12 FS/SW FS/SW N (909) 382-2921 (voice) Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 (951) 659-5748 (TTY) to San Jacinto Peak (951) 659-2107 (fax) Devil’s Slide Trail 2.5 M 1,700 • • 12 FS FS Y SW Mt. San Jacinto State Park Humber Park P.O. Box 308 to Saddle Junction 25905 Highway 243 Deer Springs Trail 3.3 M 1,700 • • 12 FS/SW SW N Idyllwild, CA 92549 Highway 243 1 mile north of (951) 659-2607 Idyllwild to Suicide Rock Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1.7 E 700 • • 12 SW SW N Tramway Terminal to Round Valley Spitler Peak Trail 5 S 2,800 FS Y Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

Overnight Camps No fees for permits. No open campfires. No dogs allowed in Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness area; dogs on leash allowed in San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) A day-hike permit is not needed if you have an overnight permit. Water: S Stream

No. people per area No. required Permit people per permit No. Water with allowed Camp stoves Permit Campfire California Dogs allowed at … Permits P Piped Chinquapin Zone 75 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) Skunk Cabbage Zone 75 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) Tahquitz Zone 50 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) North Rim Zone 75 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) Lower Basin Zone 75 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) Desert View Zone 50 • 12 S • • FS San Jacinto Wilderness (Forest Service) Round Valley 28 • 15 P • SW Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness Tamarack Valley 12 • 15 S • SW Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness Little Round Valley 6 • 15 S • SW Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness Strawberry Junction 3 • 15 S • SW Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness

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Chapel in the Pines Christian Fellowship An Exceptional Wedding… Interdenominational; Idyllwild Pines Meadow Camp Chapel, Exceeding Your Expectations! Highway 243. Pastor Wally Boer, 659-0097 or 659-2038. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Weekly Studies. Rev. Patty Spicer, Wedding Offi ciant Ordained Minister/Counselor Christian Science Church Non-denominational 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School, Extraordinary ceremonies 10 a.m.; Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting, 7 p.m. Wedding Event Planning • Vow Renewals Premarital Counseling • Commitments Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 951.659.4968 760.346.7955 760.285.5586 cell 53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119. www.anexceptionalwedding.com [email protected] Idyllwild Bible Church Serving Idyllwild and greater Palm Springs Area 25860 Hwy. 243, Pastor Tim Westcott, 659-4775. Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups.

Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science Mountain Chiropractic 54423 Village Center Drive, Suite 5 lower fl oor, Dr. Rev. Betty The Natural Approach to Chiropractic Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 Gentle Care for the Whole Family a.m.; Teen Group, 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday. K Spinal Adjustments K Acupressure Dr. Judi G. Milin Community Presbyterian Church K Physical Therapy 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday K Sports Rehab Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Break fast, Wed nesday, 6:15 a.m. K AK - SOT Craniopathy K Massage Treating the CAUSE … K Activator Used … NOT the SYMPTOM Jehovah’s Witnesses

Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368. Most Insurance Accepted (951) 659-4522 PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church 54525 North Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1106, Father Charles E. Miller & Chuck Stroud, Pastoral Associate, 659-2708.

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38 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 YESTERDAY

Campers in the 1890s relax by an “Idlewild” sign fashioned from fern leaves. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Idyllwild Area Historical Society Museum

he Museum of the Idyllwild Area three generations of the Butts family spent of Idyllwild and the interesting characters T Historical Society is located in their summers exploring the many hiking who made it possible. a charming cabin at 54470 North trails, horseback riding in the forest, and You are invited to visit the museum Circle Drive and the quaintness of the wading in the cool waters of Strawberry and learn the fascinating history of the surroundings encourage you to step right Creek. surrounding mountain communities. in. The Historical Society acquired the Docents and volunteers are on hand to In 1922, C.L. Emerson, the primary property in 2002 and spent the next year answer your questions. Admission is free developer of Idyllwild as a village, restoring the cabin and the grounds. Today, and donations are always welcome. sold the property to Della Ferguson. the museum exhibits many historical Write to the Museum at P.O. Box 3320, The cabin and garage were built in the artifacts that reflect the richness and Idyllwild, CA 92549 or phone (951) 659- 1920s and the cabin is representative diversity of this region. Early Idyllwild 2717. A visit to www.idyllwildhistory.org of the architectural style of many early kitchenware, implements from pioneer will keep you informed about upcoming bungalows built in Southern California. lumber barons, samples of furniture from events and new exhibits. For most of its life, the cabin housed one a local factory, and numerous photos and family. In a period lasting almost 60 years, documents are displayed to tell the story

Museum hours: July and August, Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. September through June, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is also open on all Monday holidays.

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 39 YESTERDAY

A view of what is now Village Market in 1944. PHOTO BY THE LATE HARRY WENDELKEN How Idyllwild Got its Name By John Robinson

egends often become so ingrained in the public mind that then in use for that portion of the valley. L they become accepted as truth. Such is the case with the often The large two-story structure was named the Idyllwild repeated story that Laura Rutledge named Idyllwild. Sanatorium, undoubtedly because it was located on the site of the Real credit for Idyllwild’s origin should go to Michigan-born Hannahs’ old Camp Idylwilde. It opened for patients in June 1901 George B. Hannahs and his wife Sarah, who arrived in Strawberry with Ralph Lowe as manager and Charles Rutledge as bookkeeper Valley in 1889 and promptly built a sawmill on upper Dutch Flat. and secretary. Mr. Rutledge brought his wife Laura and their In the summer of 1890, they opened a tent resort on a forested daughter to Strawberry Valley for the summer season. bench just west of Strawberry Creek and called it Camp Idylwilde. The Hemet News of June 28, 1901 reported, “the name of The camp was located about where the Idyllwild Tree Monument Rayneta post office will be changed to Idyllwild” and that the new stood in the center of town. post office would be located in the sanatorium. The Idyllwild Post Besides managing his sawmill on Dutch Flat and Camp Office was opened for business on Sept. 26, 1901. Idylwilde, George Hannahs, ever the entrepreneur, opened a There is no mention in any of the contemporary newspapers general store in lower Strawberry Valley, about where today’s Toll of just who suggested the name change from Rayneta to Idyllwild, Gate Road crosses Strawberry Creek to Idyllwild Arts. nor why Idylwilde was changed to Idyllwild. It is entirely possible On March 3, 1893, a post office was established at the that the new post office name was Laura Rutledge’s idea, so the Hannahs’ store and George Hannahs was appointed as the first Rutledge story cannot be totally discounted. postmaster. The couple named the store and post office Rayneta, Thirty-six years later, in The Hemet News of May 14, 1937, in honor of their young son Raymond. Contrary to legend, the story of Laura Rutledge naming Idyllwild first appears as a part George and Sarah had no daughter named Henrietta. of her obituary. Since then it has been repeated time and again. In 1900, Dr. Walter Lindley, a Los Angeles physician, and The facts are this: George and Sarah Hannahs opened Camp a number of other doctors incorporated the California Health Idylwilde in the summer of 1890 and deserve credit for originating Resort Company and announced plans to build a sanatorium in the name. Laura Rutledge may or may not have suggested the post Strawberry Valley. office name be changed from Rayneta to Idyllwild in 1901. We’ll The Riverside Press (May 26, 1900) reported, “The plan is to probably never know for certain. put the sanatorium on the upper end of the valley, at what is now Idylwilde,” which clearly indicates that the name Idylwilde was John Robinson is the co-author of the book “The San Jacintos.”

40 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 RECREATION

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY Fishing in the San Jacintos

ew things are as relaxing as lying in the warm sun on a lazy Lake Fulmor, about 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway F day with a fishing pole. Fortunately for visitors and residents 243, is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game in the San Jacinto Mountains, a variety of fishing adventures await from spring through summer. anglers at two lakes and several streams. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout fishing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, Lake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is the lake freezes over in winter. a fisherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with channel catfish, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful sport fishing. surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway Recreation Pass to park. 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Strawberry Creek is the only stream where fishing is allowed Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day and Game no longer stocks fish in Fuller Mill, North Fork and use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a Hemet Market, on Highway 74. You do need an Adventure or protected species, the mountain yellow legged frog. Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the The fish-planting program is financed through fishing licenses section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 45 in this magazine for more and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and information. there is a daily bag limit of five trout during the year-round season. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet One-year licenses are available to California residents for $41.20 Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Cost to nonresidents more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end is $110.80. Residents and nonresidents can purchase a one-day of the lake. license for $13.40 or a two-consecutive-day license for $20.75 at The campground also encourages family recreation, with a those locations. A 10-day nonresident license costs $41.20. water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/ for 2010 license rates along with fishing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed and free fishing days throughout California. because they conflict with fishing. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside Pine Cove Market, Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway moments to many visitors to the Hill area. Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies. Contact the campground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information. Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park if not camping.

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 41 NATURE Trees on the Mountain

hen thinking of forests, pine trees are what come to mind W immediately. However, many species of pine trees, as well as a wide variety of other trees are found in the forests of the San Jacinto Mountains. This is in part because of geography. The dramatic drop from the mountain peaks (some nearly 11,000 feet in elevation) to the desert floor is one of the sheerest escarpments in North America. Within this are several life zones ranging from true desert to the Canadian-Hudsonian. Many of the western slopes facing toward the Pacific Ocean are less steep, with the lower elevations covered with a variety of rugged shrubs. The Idyllwild area lies in a transition zone where brush mingles with pines, oaks and incense cedars. The San Jacintos have a variety of pines — Coulter, Jeffrey, lodgepole, ponderosa and pinyon to name a few. The Coulter pine is noteworthy for its cones. Nicknamed the bigcone pine, this tree’s cones can be a foot long (sometimes longer) with thick, yellow pitch oozing out from between sharp scales. The cone is also unique in its color—a clear blond coloration. These cones are also found spreading seeds after a major fire, as the heat causes the cone to erupt, sending seeds of distinguishing the cones of the species in the fire zones. the two trees when out in the The Coulter is plentiful wilderness. around Mountain Center and Both the Jeffrey and along Highway 243. The bark of ponderosa pines have needles the Coulter is rough and dark on older that grow 5-10 inches in length in bundles of three. trees, and the needles grow in groups of three, averaging nine Locally, the Jeffrey pine can be found near Idyllwild, on Black inches in length. Mountain or in Garner Valley, and ponderosas are prominent in Two other prominent pines locally are the Jeffrey, discovered by Fern Valley. Oregon Botanical Association collector John Jeffrey in 1852, and The lodgepole and limber pines are native to the pinnacles of the ponderosa. The two pines are very similar and distinguishing the San Jacintos, neither flourishing below 8,000 feet. Both of between them can be difficult. these pines reside in the upper life zones and, this far south, are However, Jeffrey pines have a darker bark, larger cones and found only in the local wilderness outward. Thus, the proliferation branches that droop more than those of the ponderosa. The Jeffrey area. The trails from Saddle Junction and Tahquitz Valley pine can be easily identified by the nature novice by the scent of to Tahquitz Peak pass through a stand mixed with both pines. its bark — smelling fruity to some, and like butterscotch or vanilla The cones of both are small, as are the trees themselves. to others. Jeffrey cones also have scales that turn inward, making A distinguishing difference between the two is the needles. them less painful than those of the ponderosa. Lodgepole needles grow in bundles of two, while limber needles The ponderosa pine can be distinguished by its heavy, yellowish grow in bundles of five. Another difference between the two is bark, with pieces resembling jigsaw puzzle pieces. Ponderosa their bark. Lodgepole’s bark is pale and thin, while limber’s bark is cones are painful to hold. The cones also vary in both size and redder and usually rougher. color. Some are bright green, others dark purple or reddish. The The lodgepole pine’s name comes from its use by Native saying, “Gentle Jeffrey, Prickly Ponderosa” can be one method of Continued on next page

42 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 Trees Continued from previous page

Americans in erecting teepees. Rumor has it that Lewis and Clark first named the lodgepole after seeing the tree in the North, where it was used by Indians. On the semiarid slopes of San Jacinto and Santa Rosa, two varieties of pinyon pines can be found. These trees are also called nut pines because of their edible seeds. The singleleaf pinyon is the only pine producing one needle in a bundle, ranging in length from 1-2 inches long. The tree can reach heights of 25-35 feet and has a branchy trunk. Fourleaf pinyon is more symmetrical, growing to about 15 or 30 feet high. Neither pinyon develops large cones, but the seeds are large, sometimes a half-inch long. Pinyons are pitchy, fragrant and grow very slowly. The singleleaf pinyon can be found in other areas of California, but the fourleaf pinyon grows only in the south. Locally, many pinyons are along the road to Anza and in Pinyon Flat. The tallest tree in our forest is the sugar pine. These towering trees may appear to be standing gracefully with arms outstretched. From these arms dangle cones in bunches of one, two and three. These cones are also big — a foot long or longer — with fragile-appearing scales. The sugar pine is usually unbranched and uniform in diameter for a considerable distance above the ground, and the bark is less rough than that of some pines and has a reddish color. Needles of the sugar pine grow in bundles of five, are short (3 inches or shorter), and are blue-green. Locally, sugar pines are found in Pine Cove and Fern Valley above the 5,600-foot level. Very few are found in Idyllwild, which has been attributed to early logging operations. Pines are not the only trees in our local forests. Others can be spotted intermittently such as the incense cedar, the bigcone spruce (also called Pine trees reach for the sky. PHOTO BY HALIE JOHNSON bigcone Douglas-fir), and the white fir. The incense cedar tree is not really a cedar, it Another category of local trees is the oaks, including the is actually a cypress relative. True cedars are not native to North California black oak, the live oak and the rare oracle oak, a hybrid America. Incense cedars are seldom found in pure stands, but are of the live and black oak. Oaks are divided into two kinds — black mixed with ponderosa and Jeffrey pines. and white. Only one black oak grows locally and it is deciduous. Cedars have fine, feathery sprays of foliage formed in a flat However, white, or live oaks retain their leaves year-round and fan shape. Older trees have a reddish bark resembling that of a these trees are much smaller than black oaks. Sequoia. Young trees are covered with a brown, thin bark with a Black oaks have a darker bark, whereas white oaks possess white tendency to peel easily. The wood of the incense cedar is fragrant or whitish bark. Another difference is the acorns. The acorns on and is identified with the smell of pencils. the black oak form every two years, while those on the white oak The bigcone spruce lives on western slopes below the 4,500- form annually. foot level, and is not true spruce. A characteristic of the tree is Black oaks are plentiful in Idyllwild and can reach a height of the long, drooping pattern of limbs, giving the tree a willowy 85 feet with massive trunks and lower limbs. White oaks are not appearance. only numerous locally, but varied, with at least six different kinds The white fir produces one of the rarer cones (rarely found and hybrids found. intact) in the San Jacintos. Cones of the white fir crumble on the Oaks usually grow on dry slopes between 5,000 and 7,000 feet, tree and disintegrate. often in pure stands. The white fir, also known as the “Christmas tree,” is native to Of course, many other trees and a variety of brush and this mountain range and numerous on north slopes. These trees chaparral are found in the San Jacintos. For more information on do not grow in pure stands, but intermingle with pines. White firs local vegetation and trees, contact the U.S. Forest Service or the are along the Devil’s Slide Trail and in Round Valley. Idyllwild County Nature Center.

Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 43 Little Yellow Rose Ranch Horseback Riding Stables Come Ride in the Pines … Fun for the Whole Family!

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44 Idyllwild Magazine & Visitor’s Guide, Winter/Spring 2009-10 RECREATION

10 San Bernardino National Forest 10 Recreation Fee Areas and Fee Sites (San Jacinto Ranger District) 243 10 July 21, 2005

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he Adventure Pass has been in effect are the places: Fuller Mill Creek, Humber T on Southern California national Park, Lake Fulmor, Lake Hemet (on the Adventure Pass Vendors forests since June 16, 1997. Recreationalists Forest Service side of the lake), the Black Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in who park their vehicles on some Forest Mountain area and the Thomas Mountain or near the San Jacinto Ranger District: Service lands need to display an Adventure area. When in doubt, call (909) 382-2922. or Recreation pass in their vehicles. People do not need a pass to merely Idyllwild Chevron Forest Service officials say the fees they drive over Forest Service land. If you 25015 Highway 243, (951) 659-3867 collect from the vehicle pass fund cleaner are already paying for a Forest Service restrooms, more frequent trash removal, developed campsite, you won’t need to buy Idyllwild Ranger Station better-maintained trails, and restoration the pass, unless you drive away from your 54270 Pine Crest Ave., (909) 382-2922 and protection of the natural environment. Forest Service campsite to park on Forest Idyllwild Shell Cars parked without a permit will be cited. Service land that requires a pass. Adventure or Recreation passes are You do need a pass in the Thomas Highway 243, (951) 659-3437 on sale at the Idyllwild Ranger Station, Mountain Ridge and Fuller Ridge remote Lake Hemet Market, adjacent to Highway 243 on Pine Crest undeveloped campsite areas. 56571 Highway 74, (951) 659-2350 Avenue. Various businesses also sell the Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Adventure Pass (see list at end of article). Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pine Cove Market A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 Pass will not need an Adventure Pass when 23235 Highway 243, (951) 659-4955 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. parked outside of developed campgrounds. Using the pass is simple. Most Forest When the vehicle is parked, the pass must For other vendors in your area, call the Service parking areas have signs posted be visible through the vehicle’s windshield. U.S. Forest Service at (909) 382-2922. advising users that a pass is required. A free day left in 2009 is Veteran’s Day, For your convenience, the Idyllwild Wednesday, Nov. 11. Free days for 2010 Ranger Station is staffed with helpful are National Trails Day, Saturday, June 5; people who can provide answers. National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. Just where will you need the pass? Here 25; and Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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GIBBS GULLY B2 PARKVIEW DRIVE F3 WOODLAND DRIVE B2 California Scenic Highway 243 Mile-High GLEN ROAD G2, G3 PINAVISTA DRIVE C1 WRIGHTWOOD DRIVE A2 GOLDEN LEAF DRIVE A2 PINE COVE ROAD B2 IDYLLWILD San Diego GOLDENROD ROAD E6 PINE CREST AVENUE E3, F3 A B C D To State Hwy. 74 E F G H

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TO MOUNTAIN CENTER EAST TO LAKE HEMET/PALM DESERT LOCAL NOTES

Phone Numbers

Dial 9-1-1 for all emergencies

Barbecue permits Judi G. Milin, D.C., Mountain Chiroprac- Radio Idyllwild Fire Department, 54160 tic, 55450 S. Circle Drive, by appointment WNKI, 1610-AM, emergency & tourist Maranatha Drive, 659-2153. weekdays & weekends, 659-4522. information only, 659-9654. Charles Schelly, D.C., Idyllwild Chi- California Highway Patrol ropractic, 54165 Pine Crest Ave., 2-6 p.m. Recreation Beaumont, 195 Highland Springs Av- Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 8:30 a.m.-1 Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St., Bob enue, business phone, (951) 769-2000. p.m. & 2-6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday; also Lewis, director, 659-2360. by appointment; 659-4663. Electric Bill Whitman, P.T., O.C.S,Whitman Recycling bins Southern California Edison, call (800) Physical Therapy, 55500 S. Circle Drive, Waste Management of Inland Valley, 655-4555. 659-5163. 1-800-874-7774.

Emergency resource center Library Riverside County Sheriff Idyllwild HELP Center, 26330 Riverside County Branch, Idyllwild, Nonemergency, 24-hours, (800) 950- Highway 243; thrift store, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 54185 Pine Crest Ave., 659-2300. 2444; Lake Hemet substation, 56550 Wednesday-Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday; Highway 74, Garner Valley, business office, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday- Lost pet phone, 659-3871. Friday, 659-2110. Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends, 659- 1122; Living Free Animal Sanctuary, 659- Road & weather information Fire 4684; or Ramona Animal Shelter, (951) Up-to-date Hill weather reports daily Idyllwild Fire Department, 54160 654-8002, 690 Humane Way, San Jacinto. on the Internet at Town Crier’s Web site Maranatha Drive; Emergency, 911; business www.towncrier.com; Southern California phone, 659-2153. Newspaper Weather Forecast, (213) 554-1212. Riverside County Fire Department, Idyllwild Town Crier, 54295 Village Emergency 911: Pine Cove Station 23, Center Drive, P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA Telephone service 24919 Marion Ridge Road, business phone, 92549, 659-2145. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Verizon: Business repair, 1-800-483- 659-2732; Garner Valley Station 53, 59200 Monday-Friday. 2000; residential repair, 1-800-483-1000; Highway 74, Garner Valley, business phone, business, 1-800-483-5000; residential, 659-5353; Anza Station 29, 56560 High- Post offices 1-800-483-4000. way 371, business phone, (951) 763-5611. Idyllwild, 54391 Strawberry Creek Square, 659-9719. Lobby open 5 a.m.-9 Trash disposal Health care services p.m. Sunday-Saturday. Counter service, 9 Idyllwild Transfer Station, Saunders Barry Shapiro, pharmacist, Idyllwild a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Mail goes out Meadow Road, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday- Pharmacy, 54391 Village Center Drive, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:15 Monday. (Pine needles & fireplace ashes Strawberry Creek Square, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. are accepted & a recycling bin is available Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Mountain Center, Highways 243 & for glass, aluminum, plastic, electronics, 659-2135. 74, 659-2361. Lobby open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. cardboard & newspaper.) Kamran Qureshi, M.D., Idyllwild Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Health Center, 54910 Pine Crest Avenue, Counter service 8:30 a.m.-noon & 1-4:45 Water districts Fern Valley Corners, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. p.m. Monday-Friday. Mail goes out 10:30 Idyllwild Water District, 25945 High- Monday-Friday, 659-4908. a.m. (express only) & 3:30 p.m. Monday- way 243, 659-2143. Heber Dunn, D.D.S. & Bryan Dunn, Friday, & 3 p.m. Saturday. Pine Cove Water District, 24917 D.D.S., 54805 N. Circle Drive, Fern Val- Pine Cove, 23235 Highway 243, behind Marion Ridge Road, 659-2675. ley Corners. For appointment, 659-5011; Pine Cove Market, 659-4955. Lobby open Fern Valley Water District, 55790 emergencies, (951) 652-2744. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Counter South Circle Drive, 659-2200. Dr. Jon Dunn, Licensed Naturopathic service, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Physician, 54790 N. Circle Drive, by ap- Mail goes out 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Monday- 26385 Fairview Dr., Hemet, (951) 658- pointment Friday and Saturday, 659-6124. Saturday. 3241.

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(The fabulous scholarship fundraiser) 17th Annual Idyllwild

Live Music on Three Stages for Two Full Days!

Last year’s headliners MindiMindi AAbairbair ((left)left) and Sheila E. & the E. Family Jazz inProject the Pines

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August 28 & 29, 2010 on the Idyllwild Arts Campus