Mountain Roads

Camp Seeley

In 1935, County Surveyor Harold L. Way and George Beattie retraced the upper and steeper portions of the old Mormon Road to determine percentages of grade. From … [Read more...]

Early Mountain History

Lake Arrowhead CA, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains

Early History of the Valley and Mountains The picturesque history and background of the “Rim of the World” area makes one of the most fascinating stories … [Read more...]

Lake Arrowhead Area

Ice Skating in Blue Jay CA

Blue Jay Mr. Stoney L. DeMent founded the Blue Jay Resort in 1934 on the old Wixom ranch and homestead site. Mr. And Mrs. DeMent purchased this twenty-two … [Read more...]

CA Mountains Rim of the World

The Rim of the World Highway was dedicated in 1915. Have you driven it?

Mountain Stage Lines Kirk Phillips, probably the first man to visualize the possibilities of a mountain stage line, formed a partnership with Max and Perry … [Read more...]

Fawnskin to Lake Arrowhead CA, Big Bear Roads Part 3

Lake Arrowhead to Big Bear CA

In Fawnskin Valley we passed a little cabin of native logs, and then started the lonesome 55 miles through the pine forests, over the hazardous snow slide grade … [Read more...]

Mountain Resorts

The Mountain Auto Line was next to Pine Knot Lodge.

A Mountain Vacation has complete enjoyment! The scenic pine covered ranges of Southern California mountains provide a glorious playground with an unusually … [Read more...]

Legend of the Arrowhead

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Residents of both the San Bernardino Mountains and the city of San Bernardino California are familar with the Arrowhead on the south facing side of the … [Read more...]