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Your guide to restaurants, lodging, recreation, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, live music and other entertainment for the Idyllwild area.

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54411 Village Center Dr.(near the Post Offi ce)

“Your Supermarket on the Hill”

Serving the local community

and all its visitors since 1982.

Supermarket on the Hill”

Supermarket on the Hill”

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Serving the local

54411 Village Center Dr.

and all its visitors

Fresh Baked Bread

Big Store

Convenience

Low Prices FriendlyService

Come on in and check out our weekly specials.

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Published By …PUBLISHER Grace Reed | EDITORS J.P. Crumrine & Marshall Smith | PRODUCTION EDITOR Halie Johnson

ADVERTISING SALES Grace Reed, Shane Fender & Lisa Streeter | PRODUCTION & DESIGN Halie Johnson | CALENDAR EDITOR &

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT James Larkin | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Teresa Garcia-Lande | PHOTOGRAPHERS Careena Chase, J.P. Crumrine, Shane Fender, Halie Johnson, James Larkin and Grace Reed | WRITERS Nancy Borchers, Michael Carrillo, Larry Kawano, Helene Lohr, John Robinson, Marshall Smith, Robert Smith | CUSTOMER SERVICE Sandy Burns & Dolores Sizer

The Idyllwild Guide is published semiannually by Idyllwild Publications Inc., P.O. Box 157, 54295 Village Center Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549(951) 659-2145, fax (951) 659-2071, [email protected]. | Copyright © 2013 Idyllwild Publications Inc.

IDYLLWILD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR IS ONLINE: THEIDYLLWILDGUIDE.COM

INSIDEA HISTORY OF IDYLLWILD’S CAMPS

page 4IDYLLWILD’S TRAILS: A MENU OF OUTDOOR PLEASURES

page 6DINING GUIDE

pages 8-12LODGING GUIDE

pages 13-22ASTROCAMP EXPERIENCE

pages 26HIKING GUIDE

page 31CAMPING GUIDE

page 32MTN. BIKING GUIDE

pages 33FISHING GUIDE

page 34HOW IDYLLWILD GOT ITS NAME

page 35DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

page 36

EVENTS CALENDARpage 37-43

Cover image of Columbine fl owers by Careena Chase

When you think of Idyllwild visions of tranquility and a slow paced village comes

to mind, so you may be surprised at how many camps are on “the Hill,” a subject that inspired this edition of the Idyllwild Guide. It always surprises me when I meet someone new when I’m off the hill and I say that I’m from Idyllwild how many reply “I went to camp in Idyllwild when I was a kid.” Th is edition also celebrates long-running festivals such as the 24th annual Earth Fair held May 18 and the 20th annual Jazz in the Pines on Aug. 17 and 18, a week earlier

this year. Th e 4th annual Lemon Lily Festival is July 13 and 14 and includes free bluegrass performances in the center of town. Please refer to our calendar of events starting on page 37 to help you decide

what you would like to do while visiting or to plan a return trip. Be sure to watch for updates

to town events in the weekly Town Crier newspaper, available at newsstands throughout mountain communities, by subscription and online at idyllwildtowncrier.com. Remember, there is always something to do in Idyllwild.

Grace ReedPublisher

Idyllwild Guide & Town Crier

Tranquility and good times abound

The arts in Idyllwild

As any visitor to Idyllwild can tell, while you make your way up the winding and scenic

roads from the Inland Empire cities you will sense a feeling of elation and anticipation of the experiences your journey will bring. Nestled among the majestic pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is renowned for being “one of the 100 best art towns in America,” as listed in author John Villani’s book. On behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, I would like to welcome you to our “diamond in the sky” village. As you wander the streets of Idyllwild, you will be greeted by the amazing public art displayed throughout town. High quality work created by renowned artists is exhibited in our many galleries and art events through the year. Unique restaurants, quaint coff ee and tea shops, sweet shops, bakeries and even a wine shop bistro will satisfy anyone’s desires. Our rustic and upscale inns and cabins will provide you with a unique experience in

our friendly community. Th e San Jacinto Mountains have long been a spiritual and rejuvenation destination dating back to the thirties. Still to this day, Idyllwild off ers an inspirational setting for the art world

as well as for recreational activities ranging from hiking and biking to camping, or just relaxing and enjoying

breathtaking views and bright starlit nights. You can also enjoy music, dance and theatrical presentations performed by local professionals and amateurs at various venues. Students from the Idyllwild School of the Arts, which is a world recognized arts school, are always performing within the community. Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend excursion or an extended vacation your stay with us will be one fi lled with enjoyment, relaxation and fulfi llment. Again, on behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild and all of our other great organizations, we welcome you and thank you for your visit and support of our wonderful and friendly town.

Gary KuscherPresident,

Art Alliance of Idyllwild

EST. 1946

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Fern Valley Emporium

Fern Valley Corners - On The CreekOnly 1/2 mile Above Village Center54965 Pine Crest - 951.659.1926

Thursday — Monday 10 - 5Jukeboxes, Pinball Machines, Records, Old Radios

Vintage Audio EquipmentAntiques, Collectibles, Furniture

Estate JewelryHand Made Quilts

Lamps, Lights and LanternsKitchen Collectibles

Pinecone Cabin Decor

Four Corners Fine Art GalleryLandscapes by Elena Kern

Reserve Our Deck For That Special OccasionCar Club Destination, Reunions, Meetings

Http://www.fernvalleyemporium.com EMAIL: [email protected]

Bring your lunch and enjoy our

decks and terraces overlooking

Strawberry Creek

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By Robert SmithIdyllwild Area Historical Society

First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is

organized camps. A largely nonprofit enterprise, it remains nearly invisible, because campers rarely venture from their grounds. Yet a remarkable proportion of today’s residents and tourists got their first taste of our mountains at summer camp. At least 28 camps have operated in this area at various times, 13 of which are still active. The movement got its start in 1921, when Idyllwild developer Claudius Lee Emerson began donating land to religious and Boy Scout organizations. This was an essential part of his strategy for encouraging a stable, family-friendly community. Emerson’s first gift was five acres to the Riverside County Boy Scout Council on Strawberry Creek, where he’d been allowing camping sessions since 1919. Camp Emerson at age 92, now expanded to well over 150 acres, remains perhaps the oldest scout camp west of the Mississippi River. A wave of new camps followed. In 1923 Harriet Snyder opened her Peak and Pine girls camp, which stressed

equestrian skills. In 1924-25 Emerson donations and cut-rate land sales seeded the still-thriving Idyllwild Pines religious camp and Long Beach Boy Scouts’ Camp Tahquitz. 1929 saw the Los Angeles County Christian Endeavor Union create Tahquitrz Pines Conference Grounds, while the Seventh-Day Adventist Church launched JMV Pathfinder Camp on borrowed land near Idyllwild Pines as a prelude to buying 16 nearby acres in 1932. The Depression and World War II stifled further development. But even in wartime Riverside Girls Scouts

managed to open their Azalea Trails camp high in remote Dark Canyon, while Pasadena YWCA bought the charred remains of Tahquitz Lodge resort near Mountain Center to create

Camp Tahquitz Meadows (now Living Free animal sanctuary). Peacetime then stimulated a second wave of startups. As Americans acted on a long-suppressed urge to get away from home, over a dozen new camps appeared through the 1960s. Religious and youth organization sponsorship continued to dominate. Riverside YMCA perched Camp Lackey on the north face of Fuller Ridge. The Reorganized LDS Church started Buckhorn Camp at Dutch Flat, while the Advent Christian Church created Camp Maranatha near the state park campground in town. Idyllwild Pines expanded by buying nearby property. In Garner Valley, Orange County Girl Scouts created Camp Joe Scherman on the old Wellman Ranch, and the Boys Club of Palm Springs started Pathfinder Ranch on the site of a 19th-century gold rush. Long Beach Girls Scouts turned an old apple farm at Vista Grande into Skyland Ranch. In addition, a new wave of

See Camps, page 23

Fond memories:A history of Idyllwild’s camps

BOY SCOUTS AT CAMP EMERSON, THE FIRST OF IDYLLWILD’S MANY CAMPS. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A SERVICE AT IDYLLWILD PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Visit “The Center of Idyllwild”!

“THE FORT”Unique Shops & Businesses with

Something for Everyone!

54225 North Circle Drive

and SOCK SHOPPE“the Sole of Idyllwild”

Featuring active & seasonal styles from:UGG MERRELL TEVA MINNETONKA DANSKO KEEN

(951) 659-4295

“the Sole of Idyllwild”

Featuring active & seasonal styles from:

Idyllwild’s boot & shoe headquarters for 24 years.

88 Far East International, Inc.88 Far East International, Inc.Gif ts for Homes & Friends … Spiritual & BodyGif ts for Homes & Friends … Spiritual & Body

Japanese Tableware, Tea & Sake SetsJapanese Tableware, Tea & Sake SetsAsian Food & Ingredients, Toys, Books Asian Food & Ingredients, Toys, Books

Eastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & AccesEastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & Accessoriessories(951) 659-(951) 659-777177717771(951) 659-7771(951) 659-(951) 659-7771(951) 659-7771

The Spruce MooseWoodland Gifts & Home Décor

Idyllwild Postcards & SouvenirsThe Spruce Moose Soy Candle Collection

Creations by Local Artists(951) 659-5556

Fine Tobaccos & AccessoriesSpec ia l ty Gi f ts & Ant iques

(951) 659-5252

Forest WhispersMystical Gnomes for the yard and home

Cowboys and Indians that want a new homeAmusing Signs that say what you cannot

Embossed Harley Davidson signs, too!Idyllwild Souvenirs • (951) 741-9780

EARTH ’N FIREWhat’s There To Do in Idyllwild ?

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For more on local trails, see page 31

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DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL (TOP RIGHT), DEER SPRINGS TRAIL (CENTER RIGHT), THE VIEW

FROM SUICIDE ROCK (RIGHT) AND THE SAN JACINTO

WILDERNESS TRAIL SIGN AT DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL.

PHOTOS COURTESY HELENE LOHR

By Helene LohrRiverside Mountain Rescue Unit

The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need. From those seeking solitude,

to backpackers, trail runners and mountain bikers, there’s a lot to enjoy out there! Here’s a list of just a few of our favorite trails: Seeking Solitude? A section of the famous 2,650 mile PCT (Pacifi c Crest Trail) runs through our wilderness along the Desert Divide, perched along a ridgeline separating the gorgeous green meadows of Garner Valley on the west from the breathtaking arid desert views to the east. Several side trails lead up to the PCT from the valley fl oor and multiple small peaks line the trail on each side. A 15-minute drive south of town, these trails are hidden treasures.

One of my Desert Divide favorites is Cedar Springs Trail (Moderate, 1,350 ft. gain, 6.4 mi. round-trip). Nestled in a ravine just a mile off of the PCT, a hidden glen of towering cedars surrounds a fresh fl owing spring. As you enter the cathedral of trees, the air becomes crisply cool, and the cold spring beckons, a welcome relief after a warm hike. Note: Be sure to bring enough water in warmer months! Best Seasons: winter, spring and fall. Easygoing: For those who want to

commune with nature, but prefer an easygoing, walk more suitable for handicapped and strollers, a 15-minute drive north of town on Highway 243 will

take you to charming Lake Fulmor, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by pines, a walkway encircles the water and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

See Trails, page 30

Idyllwild’s trails: A menu of outdoor pleasures

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”

– John Muir

For more on local trails, see page 31

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of town, these trails are hidden treasures. and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

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To see the full Summer Program schedule of workshops and free events, or to register, visit: idyllwildarts.org/summer

Celebrate Summer

Choose from over 100 workshops, ranging from 2-day to 3-week-long hands-on arts classes, for everyone including passionate practicing professional/non-professional artists,

children, youth, and families. Workshops offered in Music, Dance, Theatre, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Jewelry, Native American Arts, Film, Fashion Design, and much more!

Whether or not you participate in the workshops, you can enjoy the many Summer Program concerts, artist lectures, gallery receptions – all open to the public free of charge!

With Art, Music, and Free Events at theIdyllwild Arts 64th Annual Summer Program

For more information call 951.659.2171 Ext. 2365 • Idyllwild Arts Campus, 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Free Summer Program Events:

June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Artists Receptions

July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Faculty Jazz Combo Concerts

July 2, 3 & 4, 12 noonNative American Arts Festival Lecture Series

July 5, 7p.m. Native American Arts Festival Fashion Show

July 9, 7p.m. Poetry Reading (David St. John, Jane Shore, Matthew Dickman, & guests)

July 31, August 3 & 8, 7:30p.m. Chamber Music Concert Series

August 10, 8p.m.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra Concert

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro • 54254 North Circle Dr. #C8 • 951.659.WINE(9463)

Village Market • 26000 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.3800

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Oma’s EuropeanBakery & Restaurant

54241 Ridge View Dr. • (951) 659-0203Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Your local source for raw, organic living foods!

Located in the Village Lane, 54200 N. Circle Drive, Unit D, Idyllwild • 951-659-3388

Also available at: Mountain Harvest Market in Idyllwild, Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert, Nature’s Heath Foods in Palm Springs

www.skyislandorganics.com

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Village Market features an extensive, full service deli. Order over the phone and take your food home, or walk in and enjoy free wifi in the deli seating area. Donuts and breakfast burritos can be found in the mornings, and the lunch and dinner hours bring a deep dish pizza, fried chicken, deli sandwiches and hot sandwiches made with fresh, choice meats. Conveniently located right on Highway 243.

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Serving lunch and dinner, Idyllwild Pizza Company provides a fun and casual atmosphere for dining with family and friends. Featuring many different types of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and 31 different types of beer, the restaurant also has a game arcade and sports TV. A great place to hang out, eat and have fun!

Idyllwild Pizza Company • 54391 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) • 951.659.5900

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An Idyllwild institution since 1973, Restaurant Gastrognome — affectionately called the “’Gnome” — offers fi ne dining and exceptional service. Open at 10 a.m. daily, the extensive menu includes fresh fi sh, unique pasta dishes, steak, lamb (“the best I’ve ever had!” one diner wrote), homemade bread and desserts. Located in downtown Idyllwild, you can enjoy the mountain view from the deck. In winter, the fi replace enhances the ’Gnome’s tasteful and cozy ambiance.

Restaurant Gastrognome • 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.5055 • gastrognome.com

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Locals call the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro “The Cheers of Idyllwild.” When you drop in, everyone will know your name by the time you leave. Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the bistro, which specializes in wine tastings and imported beers, also serves up delicious panini, Cuban sandwiches, soups and meat/cheese/fruit platters. Located in the Village Centre Plaza in downtown Idyllwild, the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro is a great place to relax and make new friends. L D $$

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Quik Stop • 54282 North Circle Dr. (next to Rustic Theatre) • 951.468.8118Quik Stop offers an opportunity to pick up a quick lunch or snack on the hill. Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, chili pie, nachos and pizza as well as veggie and salsa burgers feature on the menu. Hot chocolate and Starbucks coffee is available for those looking for a hot drink. Complete your meal with gelato, sorbet, soft serve, crepes or shaved ice. Outdoor seating is available. Conveniently located next to the Rustic Theatre.

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Mountain Harvest Market • 54423 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Plaza) • 951.659.4555Idyllwild’s favorite healthful foods market serves organic foods and natural products. To-go meals are prepared daily with love in the Soul Kitchen. Open 7 days a week, check out the Farmer’s Market every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 15 percent on local organic produce during the market.

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GOURMET PIZZA, PANINI, SALADS, SANDWICHES, MICROBREWS,

VIDEO GAMES & MORE(951) 659-5900(Next to the Post Offi ce)FOOD, FAMILY, FUN

PIZZA WITH ALTITUDE!

Gourmet & Healthy Foods Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic CandyYogurt Cones & Shakes • Cocoa & Hot Brewed Coffee

Date Shakes • Beer & Wine & Lots More

Country Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market

Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic Candy

Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe

Home of “Little T”

25980 Hwy. 243(at the entrance to Idyllwild)

(951) 659-5200

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Stop In For a Quick Eat or Treat

uikuikHot Dogs • HamburgersGarden Burgers • Pizza

Salads • Chili • Soups • Smoothies Hawaiian Ice • Gourmet Coffee • Tea

Dried Fruit • Chips • Candy • Nuts • Nachos • Cookies • Brownies

(951) 468-811854282 N. Circle Drive (next to the Rustic Theatre)

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Wine Shoppe Bistro

Make our local bistro and wine shop in Idyllwild, California, your

destination before or after dinner.

Offering:

Wine and Beer Tastings

Soups, Flatbreads, Dips and Chips, Cheese/Meat/Fruit Trays

Great Wines: Rombauer, Cakebread, Grgich Hills, Thacher, Weins, MiddleRidge. Lapis Luna,

Cass, Bridlewood, Raymond, South Coast, Mont Pellier

Craft Beers: St Bernardus, Unibroue, Einstock,

Lost Abbey, Stone, Victory, North Coast, Anderson Valley

and more!

659-WINE (9463)

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DAILYSPECIALS!Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild

659-6038

Mountain Center CafeOpening May 2013Breakfast and Lunch

7 days a week 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.29470 Hwy 243 (951)659-2600

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54250 N. Circle Dr.P.O. Box 794Idyllwild, CA 92459

www.candycupboard.com951-659-5502Patty McKee | [email protected]

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Located in the Village Centre shopping plaza in downtown Idyllwild, Higher Grounds is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or other beverage. With comfy seating areas, shelves of books, games and WiFi access, visitors feel welcome to sit and sip. All coffee beverages are brewed with organic, fair trade coffee. Higher Grounds recently introduced Idyllwild Coffee Roasters, offering fresh roasted coffee beans and blends for purchase.

Higher Grounds Coffee House • 54245 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.1379 • highergroundscoffee.com

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Located in the heart of downtown Idyllwild, Jo’An’s serves home-style American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A fun and casual atmosphere, be sure to see the model train running! Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights. On summer weekends, you can choose to dine in the outdoor Barbecue Beer Garden, where BBQ ribs, chicken brats and foot-long hot dogs are served and live music is performed all afternoon. Canine friends welcome in the garden.

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • 25070 Village Center Dr. • 951.659.0295

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“We love the food here and we eat a lot of Mexican,” and “We always have a special time when we come here,” are just two of the rave reviews of Arriba. Loved by diners for its authentic Mexican dishes and friendly service, Arriba is also known for its delicious omelets that are served all day. Live jazz or rock musicians perform on the deck on warm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Arriba Mexican Restaurant • 25980 Highway 243 • 951.659.4960

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La Bella Montagna Pasta House • 26290 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2630Chef Mariah brings Roman diners’ favorite dishes to Idyllwild. She uses imported ingredients you can only fi nd in the sala di pranzo di Nonna (grandmother’s dining room). Buon Appetito! La Bella Montagna serves generous portions for recession-friendly prices, offers an authentic dining atmosphere and is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Sunday and for dinner from 5 to 10 pm and Tuesday through Sunday.

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Mountain Center Cafe • 29470 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2600

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Serving lunch and dinner, the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill provides a casual and fun atmosphere — complete with old-time lumber mill décor. Enjoy a view of Tahquitz while you dine inside or on the patio, where bands often perform. The American menu features generous burgers, chicken, fi sh & chips and ribs. Homemade pizza is baked fresh. A Mexican menu features tasty street tacos and fi sh tacos.

The Lumber Mill • 25985 Highway 243 • 951.659.0315

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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, La Casita features great Mexican dishes, including vegetarian, and also offers American fare. Known for its home-style cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service, La Casita provides a satisfying dining experience from the fi rst dip of a warm tortilla chip in mouth-watering homemade salsa to the last bite of dessert. The outdoor deck is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal on a warm day.

La Casita • 54650 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.6038 • idyllwild-lacasita.com

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Hidden Village, Idyllwild’s only Chinese restaurant, has been called a “hidden gem” with “the best Chinese I’ve ever had.” Tucked on a side street within easy walking distance from downtown Idyllwild, Hidden Village offers an extensive Mandarin and Szechwan menu, with specialties that diners come back for time and time again. The dining room is charming, with tradi-tional Chinese décor — or you can dine on the patio under the tall pines. The service is attentive and gracious.

Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant • 25840 Cedar St. • 951.659.2712

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The new Mountain Center Cafe breathes new life to the small junction connecting highways 243 and 74. The perfect pit-stop for travelers the cafe serves lunch and breakfast. Dine indoors or enjoy the scenic beauty on the large outdoor patio. The breakfast menu includes omelettes, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and fresh muffi ns. For lunch enjoy a sandwich, burger or salad. Be sure to grab a slice of Martha’s famous homemade pie.

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54423 Village Center Drive��������������������������www.mountainharvestmarket.com951-659-4555

Organic produce, take-out, groceries, cheeses, frozen foods, sweets & treats, coffee, bulk, bath & body, pet

Farmer’s Market every Saturday 10-3Local Produce Rain or Shine Fun for Everyone

(951) 659-029525875 Village Center Dr.

Open 7 days a week • Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar

La Bella Montagna Pasta House

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday served from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

951-659-2630 • 26290 Highway 243, IdyllwildRESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

“Buon Appetito!”

Owner and chef Mariah and “la Famiglia” invite you to savor heirloom recipes of

ancient Roman Cuisine in your dinner-cation to Rome, Italy; enjoyed by our family through generations passed. Dine in our “Sala di pranzo,” a homey Italian Villa

surrounded by the pines and “beautiful mountains” of Idyllwild.

OPEN EVERYDAY! 7AM till 7PM•Fri-Sat 9PM

Higher Grounds

H LIVE MUSIC 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. HFRIDAYS: Willy B.

SATURDAYS: Various artists

Lunch Special (M-F)Dinner Specials Buy 1 dinner, get 2nd half off!

Champagne Sunday BrunchFull Bar Open 7 Days

Happy Hour 1/2 price (M-F 2-5 pm)

25980 HWY. 243659-4960

OPEN M-SAT 8AM - 9PMSUN 8AM - 8PM

All DAY!Every DAY!

Seafood

Monday Night - Taco NightWednesday Night - Tostada NightThursday Night - Special Surprise

Margarita & Beer Night

BREAKFAST served Breakfast Special Buy 2 Get 2nd 1/2 Off (M-F 8-10 am)

25985 Hwy. 243 951-659-0315

Enter the Paul Bunyan Challenge! Entry fee: $25 Completely fi nish the 5 POUND Paul Bunyan Burger in 45 minutes and receive your entry fee back plus

additional prizes!

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Serving breakfast and lunch all day long and featuring homemade soups, chili, breads, baked goods and specialty cakes and pies upon request. Featuring healthy doses of delectable organic teas and coffees. Canine friends are welcome on the outdoor patio, where local musicians perform mellow music on the weekends. Inside the restaurant is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists and a shop offering unique gifts, teas and tea accessories.

Oma’s European Bakery & Restaurant • 54241 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.719.0206

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Your Idyllwild source for the fi nest handcrafted raw, organic, living foods with exceptional fl avor and nutrition. Specializing in sprouted nuts and nut butters, sprouted almond milk, and live sauerkraut and olives. Visit Sky Island in the Village Lane. Sky Island’s products are also sold at Mountain Harvest Market. Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert and Nature’s Health Food in Palm Springs. Email [email protected] for more information.

Sky Island Organics • 54200 N. Circle Dr. in the Village Lane • 951.659.3388

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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals • idyllvacationrentals.com • 1.800.297.1410 • 54280 N. Circle Dr., #1

The Grand Idyllwild Lodge • grandidyllwildlodge.com • 54820 Pine Crest Ave.

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Knotty Pine Cabins

PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN CHARM ON 3 ACRES

OF PINE SHADED LAND

KITCHENS • FIREPLACESReservations

(951) 659-2933www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com

54340 Pine Crest AvenueP.O. Box 477, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Manzanita Cabins

54100 Pine Crest Ave., P.O. Box 434Reservations (951) 659-3151

Woodburning Fireplaces & Kitchens • Air Conditioning“A few minutes walk to the village” Free WiFiCountry cabins with private deckswww.manzanitacabins.com

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The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast inn located on over two acres of pristine wilderness. Guests will enjoy luxury suites, amenities, views and wildlife. Opening in the spring of 2013.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins offers a variety of cottages and cabins, from simple to very exclusive, located throughout Idyllwild. There are cabins on the creek, secluded cabins, cozy cabins, pet-friendly cabins with fenced yards, cabins with a spa or pool, and more. All are immaculately kept by professional and friendly staff. Kitchen and bath needs, including linens and towels, are supplied. Driveways and decks are kept shoveled in the winter.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins • idyllwildvacationcabins.com • 951.659.5444 • 54380 North Circle Drive

$$

Idyllwild Vacation Rentals offers some of the fi nest properties in Idyllwild, from cozy cabins to luxurious homes. The friendly staff of “reservation agents” will help you fi nd just the right place to stay. Whether you’re seeking respite among the pines, celebrating an anniversary, reuniting with family or looking for a romantic weekend escape, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals will set you up with just the right accommodations. All properties are fully equiped and well maintained.

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Forget about the hurried pace of the city with an escape to the Fern Valley Inn. Off the beaten path, but just a 15-minute walk to town, this country-style inn offers a charming selection of private cottages and cabins that are furnished with antiques and homespun touches. Each has a queen-size bed, wood-burning stove or fi replace, fridge, cable TV, WiFi, private bath, and some have full kitchens. The well-maintained grounds invite you to meander on pathways through the garden and gazebo.

Fern Valley Inn • fernvalleyinn.com • 1.877.659.0466 • 25240 Fern Valley Road

$

The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room bed and breakfast nestled at 6,200 feet, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild. The century-old lodge, with parquet wood fl oor, fi eldstone fi replace and vaulted ceiling, offers spectacular views of Tahquitz Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains. The innkeepers delight visitors with comfortable accommodations, many amenities and a hearty homemade mountain breakfast that could include Belgian waffl es, double cinnamon French toast, made-from-scratch muffi ns or a hearty quiche.

The Lodge at Pine Cove • thelodgeatpinecove.com • 1.866.563.4372 • 24900 Marion Ridge Drive, Pine Cove

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Thousand Trails • 951.659.4097 • 24400 Canyon Trail, Pine CoveEscape to cooler summer temperatures, peace and quiet and fresh mountain air at Thousand Trails. Cool off in the heated pool after a full day of horseback riding, fi shing and hiking. Play basketball, volleyball or shuffl eboard with friends and family or spend time in the recreational lodge at this full resort. All cabins are fully furnished and equipped. Yurts and campsites are also available. Pets are welcome in some units.

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The Bear’s DenAlkire on the Creek

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins

For Your Guest• 24-hour customer service• Professional, friendly staff

• All paper products, soft soap & kitchen needs supplied

• Towels & sheets provided at no charge• We shovel driveways and decks

Working Hard for Our Cabin Owners• Taking great care of the homes

• Great website with online booking• Maintenance taken care of

• Homes winterized• Payments and statements every 15th

Premium Vacation Cabins Located Throughout Idyllwild

Clean, Cozy Cabins, Spectacular Views, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Pet-Friendly Cabins and Fenced Yards. Cabins on the Creek, Secluded Cabins, Linens & Towels Supplied at No Extra Charge

951.659.5444 (offi ce)951.663.0527 (after hours)[email protected] North Circle Drive

www.idyllwildvacationcabins.com

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LODGINGStay in comfort in one of these little cottages. They sleep up to four people and some are dog-friendly. Ask about the quaint and comfortable Rose Cottage, located on Strawberry Creek in Fern Valley. Enjoy the sound of the creek from the back deck. Follow a creek-side trail further up into Fern Valley or into Idyllwild for some shopping or dining. Or enjoy upgraded amenities of the Sylvan Cottage, located in Pine Cove. Call to fi nd the perfect little cottage for your stay.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild • lmcidyllwild.com • 951.659.1938

$

Woodland Park Manor offers a variety of guest lodgings — from simple cottages to exclusive mountain cabins with premiere amenities — all in beautiful wooded settings. The manor, situated on 5 acres, has a beautiful swimming pool. From romantic getaways to family vacations, the staff will help you fi nd your perfect place and take pride in providing immaculate rooms and warm, friendly service. Woodland Park Manor has been a popular Idyllwild lodging destination since 1954.

Woodland Park Manor • woodlandparkmanor.com • 1.877.659.2657 • 55350 South Circle Drive

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Peaceful Mountain Inn is located about 2.5 miles above Idyllwild and features incredible mountain view rooms. Situated on several wooded acres of park-like grounds, the lodge and rooms can be rented individually or reserved for a group event of up to 38 people. There is an outdoor barbecue and inside game room with 61” TV on cable that are great for family reunions or group retreats. Because of its fabulous location and size, the inn is perfect for a modest wedding. Dogs are welcome.

Peaceful Mountain Inn • peacefulmountaininn.com • 855.659.5033 • 23481 Highway 243

$

Located right in the heart of the village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and galleries, the historic Idyllwild Inn offers cabins from studios to three bedrooms that have kitchens, fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. Theme rooms are available. Family-friendly, there is a playground for the kids. Dogs are welcome. Family-owned, the Idyllwild Inn staff carry on the friendly tradition established when the fi rst visitors arrived in Idyllwild on horse and buggy.

Idyllwild Inn • idyllwildinn.com • 1.888.659.2552 • 54300 Village Center Drive

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GRAND OPENING SOONCheck website for details grandidyllwildlodge.com

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Magnifi cent ViewsFishing • Golf CourseConference CenterFireplace Cottages

www.alhatti.com(951) 659-2066

Individual & Group Bookings Available

New Spirit Vacation Homes Let us plan your next amazing getaway!

(951) 659-3100 or (909) 910-5005 newspiritvacationhomes.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Experience Idyllwild in a Luxurious Log Cabin!

A geodesic dome ...

an architectural masterpiece ...

or a creekside sanctuary!

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Elite Mountain Homes offers two vacation rentals that have been called “The prettiest rentals in Idyllwild”: The Creekside, a beautiful French chateau-style home in Fern Valley, and Cabin in the Pines, a large ranch-style mountain home near town. The Creekside features a beautiful spiral oak staircase that leads to an exquisite master suite and opulent bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and heated fl oor. All the Creekside’s bedrooms have fi replaces. The Cabin in the Pines, great for the family, has a pool and outdoor barbecue. It also has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Elite Mountain Homes • idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com • 310.398.6058

$$$

Experience Idyllwild in a luxurious Finnish log cabin. New Spirit Vacation Homes offers a variety of rental cabins, from 2-4 bedrooms with views from the forest to the ocean, or the many unique features of The Dome. Cabins have a fully-equipped kitchen, fi replace, cable TV, jacuzzi tubs, WiFi and include linens. New Spirit’s vacation Homes provide the perfect getaway for individuals, families and groups. The personable staff provides 24-hour service. Pets are welcome.

New Spirit Vacation Homes • newspiritvacationrentals.com • 951.659.3100

$$$

Imagine a luxurious resort with every amenity, including a golf course set on 120 acres of rolling mountaintop that is sculptured with giant old oak trees and graceful tall pines. The night sky is so clear and close, you can pick out constellations from the sky’s thousands of visible stars. Alhatti is the premiere place to host your next retreat, with private cottages and a conference center for group gatherings. Alhatti also hosts weddings and family reunions.

Alhatti Private Christian Resort & Retreat Center • alhattichristianretreat.com

$

951.659.2066 • 23551 Highway 243, Pine Cove

Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a generous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a fi replace, kitchen and even a 2-person Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and WiFi. Bluebird is within easy walking distance to town on more than 2-1/2 acres of land near hiking trails. Dog-friendly. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down your head for a night or a romantic and luxurious getaway, the Bluebird Cottage Inn has it all.

Bluebird Cottage Inn • bluebirdcottageinn.com • 951.659.2696 • 26620 Saddle Drive

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From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals features the fi nest in vacation properties. Visit our offi ce and discuss your

vacation plans with our reservation agents or visit our website.It’s an easy way to choose just the right setting for the romantic weekend,

family reunion, wedding and/or reception, group activity or holiday celebration.All of our Idyllwild vacation homes are fully equipped and our staff is

ready to welcome and assist you in providing for your every need.

So, won’t you join us? We are just a phone call away!

1-800-297-141054280 N. Circle Drive

P.O. Box 222 • Idyllwild, CA 92549Offi ce: (951) 659-5015

Fax: (951) 659-3116www.idyllvacationrentals.com

offi [email protected]

GUEST REFERRAL If you are happy with our services, tell all your friends. For every reservationreferred by you, you will receive a $50 gift certifi cate on your next visit!

Providing Great Service & Great Vacations Since 1985!

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt, Owner/Artists

EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY

everittsminerals.com

~ Mineral Specimens ~ Fossils~ Antique Japanese

Woodblock Prints~ Local Artists

Adjacent to Idyllwild Living Room GalleryP.O. Box 3740 • 54300 No. Circle Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549 • Tel: 951-659-7075Email: [email protected]

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Just a few blocks from town – walk to “everywhere.”

Wheelchair Access �Level Terrain � Sleeps 10+ �Pool � Spa � All Amenities �

BBQ � Two Fireplaces

Phone: (310) 398-6058Website: www.idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com

Email: [email protected]

Elegance in the MountainsFern Valley Chateau

Romantic � Secluded � SpaciousOverlooks Strawberry Creek �

Gated � Sleeps 14 �Three River Rock Fireplaces

Elite Mountain Homes

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Cabin in the Pines

The Fireside Inn offers cottages and cabins that accommodate from 2 to 10 people at two different locations — one in downtown and the other in the woods. Most have fi replace, kitchens and spa tubs, and all have cable TV and WiFi. The innkeepers take pride in providing comfortable and clean rooms and friendly service. Dogs are welcome.

Fireside Inn • thefi resideinn.com • 951.659.2966 • 54540 North Circle Drive

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With great rates to stay on the Hill, averaging fi ve to 15 percent less than any other option, the Mile High Country Inn also offers the best location in town. Enjoy the quiet, intimate, clean rooms featuring charming decor. Each room has a king-sized bed, woodburning fi replace and mini fridge. Two of the suites feature a Whirlpool tub and scenic outdoor views. Each room has a private outdoor area for relaxing and enjoying a cool evening breeze.

Mile High Country Inn • milehighcountryinn.com • 951.659.2931 • 54605 North Circle Drive

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Known for gracious hospitality and charming, homelike ambiance, the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B offers rooms and cabins with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, spa tub and WiFi. The inns’ grounds, an offi cial Backyard Wildlife Habitat, offer a perfect place to walk along the creek or in the gardens. A gourmet organic breakfast is served daily. With many little luxuries, this is truly a place to “idyll in the wild,” while still close to town.

Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast • strawberrycreekinn.com • 1.800.262.8969

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26370 Highway 243

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On a hillside, 1/2-mile from the village, Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse offers choices from rooms with knotty pine interiors to private cabins. All have kitchen facilities, cable TV, WiFi, balcony and stunning, panoramic views. “Pure rooms” are available for allergy sufferers. Breakfast delivered to your door, including fresh-baked scones and homemade jam or lemon curd (or enjoy a hearty homemade breakfast at the Bunkhouse’s sister inn, the Strawberry Creek Inn). Steps to County Park hiking trail. Dogs allowed in some rooms.

Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse • strawberrycreekinn.com/bunkhouse.htm • 1.888.400.0071

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L i t t l eM o u n t a i n C o t t a g e s

of Idyllwild

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��Several are Pet-Friendly for 1or 2 well-behaved pets.

��All linens & bedding provided.

��Reasonable rates. Mention this ad & get a 10% discount off your first stay!

Guest Services: 909.225.5127

[email protected] www.lmcidyllwild.com

We go the “extra mile” to assure your comfort and peace of mind while you’re our guest.

Small, cozy vacation cottages & studios in the

San Jacinto Mountains.

We have units: �� On the creek �� Close to town �� Secluded�� Close to trails �� With & without woodstoves �� Comfortably furnished

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RV/Tent Sites Cabin Rentals

Swimming • Horseback Riding • Fishing Recreational Activities • Store • Cafe • WiFi

Video Games • EntertainmentCertain ammenities are seasonal

Annual SitesMonthly Rates • Group Events

(951) [email protected]

Now Open to the Public

Idyllwild

Intimate Guest Rooms and SuitesKing Bed • Fireplace

Whirlpool Tub Availablewww.milehighcountryinn.com

(951) 659-2931

54605 N. Circle Dr. 2 blocks from downtown and 3 blocks from uptown 33

Tucked away on a quiet road, but within easy walking distance to Idyllwild’s restaurants, shops and galleries, Manzanita Cabins offers quaint individual cabins complete with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, WiFi and private deck. Some have a kitchen, air conditioning and a Jacuzzi tub. Just around the corner from the County Park, it’s also the perfect place to relax after a day spent hiking one of the area’s many trails.

Manzanita Cabins • manzanitacabins.com • 951.659.3151 • 54100 Pine Crest Avenue

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Knotty Pine Cabins, just a short walk to town, offers eight cabins and duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees, manzanitas and native lilac bushes. Taking pride in providing lodging that has mountain ambiance, the innkeepers describe their cabins as “rustic luxury,” with amenities such as fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. The deck is a perfect spot to sit back and watch the squirrels and blue jays play. Family pets are welcome in some cabins.

Knotty Pine Cabins • knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com • 951.659.2933 • 54340 Pine Crest Avenue

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The Lodge at Pine CoveBed and Breakfast

Five comfortable guest rooms

Hearty family- style breakfast

24900 Marion Ridge Drive(866) 563-4372 http://www.thelodgeatpinecove.com

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CampsContinued from page 4

entrepreneurs followed Harriet Snyder’s example, typically pursuing personal ideals. Harry James started his rugged Trailfi nders Camp (now the James Reserve) at Lake Fulmor to stimulate character development in boys. Ann Lay founded Idyllwild Institute-Fiesta as a combined fi nishing school and citizenship program for Junior ROTC girls. At Hurkey Creek, Dan Slater built Camp Roosevelt for children and families (now Camp Ronald McDonald). Beverly Hills attorney Oscar Lawler deeded his elegant lodge in Dark Canyon to Riverside County for a youth camp. Most recently, Guided Discoveries Inc. bought the former Desert Sun School campus on Saunders Meadow in 1991 to house the science center known as Astrocamp. With changing economic times and founders’ deaths, some camps closed.

Camp Tahquitz became part of the county park and neighboring Cedar Glen subdivision in 1958. Peak and Pine Camp’s 40-year lifetime ended in 1962 ; its subdivided site today houses the Rainbow Inn. JMV Pathfi nders Camp moved out to Pine Springs Ranch near Garner Valley in 1961, and its Idyllwild property was soon acquired by the Jewish organization Habonim Dror for the 20-year run of Camp Gilboa (now incorporated into Idyllwild Pines).

Getting away from everyday cares to meet new friends, however temporary, absorb the mountain environment, and focus attention on higher ideals can be an exhilarating experience at any age. Its importance only increases as society becomes more urbanized. While balancing idealistic aims with adolescent hormones can be a challenge, and exhilaration fades once back in the routine, fond memories persist. Again and again, they lure us back to Idyllwild.

Buckhorn Camp A Ministry of Community of Christ

Buckhorn Camp is committed to providing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths to share in joy, hope, love and peace.

Come …

Relax– 120 acres of pine trees, manzanitas, breathtaking views, streams, deer, birds and, of course, squirrels.Rest – dormitory style lodges, A-frame cabins, hotel style rooms, summer tents and RV sites.Renew – inspiration point, outdoor labyrinth and chapel in the pines, and the Peace Center with state-of-the-art audio/visual system.Refi ll – nutritious tasty meals, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available.Recreation – human foosball, hiking, Frisbee golf, ping pong, horseshoes, full gym for volleyball, basketball and more!

Church, Spiritual, Recovery, School, Reunion

or ... YOUR group,WE have a place for you! 40 to 300+ year round

24641 Highway 243 • Idyllwild CA • www.buckhorncamp.org • (951) 659-2995

THE STORE AT TAHQUITZ PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

(877) 439-5278 (877) 439-5278

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Forest Furniture GalleryEnjoy the world atmosphere of our eclectic gallery. We offer a diverse rangeof art, antiques and collectibles. If you’relooking for that personal, one-of-a-kindgift, or simply want something to remind you of your trip to the mountains, thisis the place! (714) 717-9447www.forestfurnituregallery.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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Courtyard GalleryContemporary art at its best! A vital, diverse gallery featuring pottery, visual art and photography of eight internationally acclaimed local artists:Carol Mills, Helen Atik, Lorel Cornman, Debbie Crowell,Mark Alan Meader, Terry Rothrock, Cher Townsend, Trish Tuley and Jan Priestley. (951) 659-2774www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.org

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

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Forest Furniture GalleryEnjoy the world atmosphere of our eclectic gallery. We offer a diverse rangeof art, antiques and collectibles. If you’relooking for that personal, one-of-a-kindgift, or simply want something to remind you of your trip to the mountains, thisis the place! (714) 717-9447www.forestfurnituregallery.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.comquietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER

County Park • Day-Use FeeExciting Children’s Activities & Crafts

Discover Idyllwild’s natural history and native culture with a hike through a yellow pine forestInterpretive programs and guided nature walks

School field trips • Dog friendly (on leash)Unique sites for memorials and special occasions

Variety of volunteer opportunitiesFree admission with Friends membership

Visit our museum & browse our nature store

25225 Hwy 243 • 1/2 mile north of IdyllwildOpen Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(951) 659-3850 • www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net

Explore over 200 acres of natural beauty

with 3-1/2 miles of hiking trails

By Dr. Larry KawanoAstrocamp Curriculum Development Director

Astrocamp boasts one of the premier science and adventure programs in California. It’s

residential science and summer camp programs are designed to totally immerse campers in new experiences and to help them gain new skills. Astrocamp is unique in having programs specializing in physics, astronomy, and space exploration. Its mission is to expose kids to these topics in the way they learn naturally and most effectively: through hands-on unusual and exciting experiences and tons of fun. Camp programs include: Residential Science: During the school year, schools from as far away as Stockton, Las Vegas, and Tucson

The Astrocamp experience

bring their 4th through 8th graders here for three or five days. Summer Camp: During the summer, parents

drop off campers for any of the three one-week sessions in June or either of the two week sessions in July. By adding their own selection of electives to a set of core activities, campers can design their own summer experience of adventure, science, and creativity. On the adventure side of things, campers can glide down a 700’ zip line, climb formidable rock formations that surround Idyllwild, ride trails on mountain bikes, and climb a rock wall simulating a Mars canyon. Campers explore science, space and technology through rocketry, astronaut training, an activity involving electricity and magnetism called “Volts & Jolts,” and Astrolab, a space mission simulation. Artful creative expression comes through such activities as radio broadcasting,

See Astrocamp, next page

ASTRONAUT TRAINING AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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AstrocampContinued from previous page

blacksmithing, arts and crafts, and gaming classes. Remington Detzel, 16, went to Astrocamp two years ago. “What I loved about it was that it made learning really fun with hands-on experiences, he recalled.

“Usually only a few get to do stuff like that but we all got to do it.” Astrocamp began in 1988 as a pilot program at a camp in the San Gabriel Mountains. Astrocamp found a permanent home in Idyllwild in 1992 and since then has offered residential science and summer camp experiences for over 20 years. Astrocamp is one of 5 units run by Guided Discoveries, Inc. headquartered in Claremont. The other units -- 3 camps on Catalina Island and the Tole Mour, a 3-master that sails out of Long Beach Harbor -- specialize in marine science. You can learn more about Astrocamp at our website www.astrocamp.org or by phoning our office at (951) 659-6062.

Royal Pines Estates

• RV spaces from only $28 per day and $450 per month.• Free WiFi year-round on the front patio and in the Recreation Room.• Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails.• Amenities include Swimming Pool, Recreation Room, Organized Activities and More.• Close walking distance to Idyllwild School & Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Full-time on-site manager would love to show you around.

26350 Delano Drive, Idyllwild • (951) 659-2691

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“JOLTS AND VOLTS,” EXPERIENCING ELECTRICITY AT ASTROCAMP.

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OPEN YEAR-ROUNDCamping, fi shing, boating, hiking, boat & bike rentals, picnicking, general store, bird watching, basketball,

volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more. Group sites and monthly sites also available.

(951) 659-2680 56570 Highway 74, Mountain Center

LakeHemetRecreation.com

By Michael CarrilloPasadena, CaliforniaCamper from 1967-1972Camp Roosevelt in Mountain Center

I was lucky to attend camp in the Idyllwild area during the years from 1967 through 1972. Camp Roosevelt was nestled about seven miles from Idyllwild in Garner Valley

located right next to the Hurkey Creek campground. I was 10 ½ when I began attending the camp, which had been in existence for over 30 years. It was then owned and managed by Dan Slater. It was a co-ed camp that my brother Steve and I attended during the 60’s counter-cultural revolution. We had hippies as counselors and no parents at the camp, and seldom on parents’ weekend. It was an overnight camp where you could stay from three to eight weeks. We lived in cabins, the boys on one side of the camp and the girls on the other side. However, all our activities and meals were coed. For activities, we had archery, hiking, boating and fi shing on Lake Hemet, photography, ceramics, dances, drama and just about any activity that a boy or girl from six to 15 could want. We also had the opportunity for overnights in the

Childhood summers at campmountains above Idyllwild. For those trips, we started at Humber Park on our way to some of the best hiking and camping in the country. Before starting our camping trips, we had some time in Idyllwild. We would start in Mountain Center at Taylors for the best hamburgers and chili on the mountain. Idyllwild then was a bonanza of opportunity for a teenager. It was before lattes and cappuccinos and Idyllwild was a still a sleepy village. But we had the general store, the

See Camp, page 45

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DIANE SCHUUR • HARVEY MASON'S CHAMELEONPROJECT • DENISE DONATELLI • CASEY ABRAMS• ROB THORSEN TRIO FEATURING JOSH WHITE• CLAYTON CAMERON'S CLIFFORD BROWN-MAXROACH PROJECT • TIM WEISBERG QUARTETAMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET • H.B. BARNUM GOSPEL• EUPHORIA BRASS BAND • CHUCK ALVAREZBAND • IZZY CHAIT • RAY GOREN BAND • JOHNDAVERSA SEXTET • ROBIN ADLER • TRIO HOTCLUB• PAUL CARMAN QUARKET PLUS 1 • JANIS MANNAND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL MUSICIANS

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The 20th Anniversary Idyllwild Jazz in the Pineswill take place amid the towering native pine andoak forest on the Idyllwild Arts campus. Worldrenowned jazz and blues artists perform on multiple stages throughout the weekend.

T I C K E T S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N A T idyllwildjazz.com

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TrailsContinued from page 6

Devil’s Slide (Moderate, 1600 ft. gain, fi ve mile round-trip): Devil’s Slide is a popular hike with great views and access to a myriad of other high-country trails. It’s heavily traveled in the summer with a limited number of daily permits on the weekends. If you manage to grab one of the coveted permits, watch for the “Wishing Tree” about halfway up to Saddle Junction and try to throw a rock

LEMON LILY FESTIVAL & a Little Bluegrass Music

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For festival & concert updates check out our website www.lemonlilyfestival.comNature Center: (951) 659-3850

Free bluegrass music in the Center of Town!

July 13 & 14, 2013, 9am-4pmat the Idyllwild Nature Center

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just right to make it into the hollow at the top of the old dead snag. Once you reach Saddle Junction, you’ll have the choice of fi ve trails. From a fern- lined journey down Willow Creek Trail, to the sun-dappled Tahquitz Meadow, and a sweeping 360-degree view from the fi re lookout at Tahquitz Peak, you can’t go wrong! (Unless you don’t bring a map!) Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall. Into mountain biking? We have some great trails for you! For resource conservation and safety, not every trail

is open for mountain biking, so it’s a good idea to check with the local experts: Th e USFS Ranger Station can point you to mountain bike designated trails and our hometown bicycle shop, “Th e Hub” is a fountain of local information. Know before you go: Before heading out on any hike, make sure to stop at the USFS Ranger Station for free trail permits, Adventure passes for parking ($5), hiking maps and current trail information are available from your friendly local rangers.

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OUTDOORS

Day Hikes *Pacifi c Crest National Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 2.6 milesHumber Park to Tahquitz View Drive

Fuller Ridge Trail • One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gainin feet = 3,000 • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

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Seven Pines Trail • One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet= 2,600 • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

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Marion Mountain Trail • One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

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Devil’s Slide Trail • One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain infeet = 1,700 • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

Deer Springs Trail • One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • One-way distance = 1.7 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 700 • Tramway Terminal to Round Valley

Spider Peak Trail • One-way distance = 5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,800 • Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

Adventure Pass An Adventure Pass may be required in order to park vehicles on some Forest Service lands. A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pass, do not need an Adventure Pass.Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in or near the San Jacinto Ranger District are: Idyllwild Chevron, Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild Shell, Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market., Nomad Ventures and Fern Valley Emporium. For more information on areas that require a pass, or on other vendors in your area, call the U.S. Forest Service at (909) 382-2922.

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• Mt. San Jacinto State Park 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild(951) 659-2607

* There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

HIKING

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Legal Disclaimer: “Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes fi rst.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 1-2-2014 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.”

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PHARMACY HOURS:Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

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STORE HOURS:Monday - Saturday,

9am - 6pmSunday, 9am - 4pm

U.S. Forest Service CampgroundsRESERVATIONS: 1.877.444.6777; www.recreation.gov

Black Mountain Group CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Boulder Basin CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Dark Canyon Campground Dark Canyon Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Fern Basin CampgroundFern Basin Road, 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild

Marion Mountain CampgroundFern Basin Road, 7 miles north of Idyllwild

Pinyon Flat CampgroundHighway 74, east of Highway 371

Ribbonwood Equestrian Camp-ground

Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Santa Rosa Springs CampgroundSanta Rosa Truck Trail, off Highway 74 near

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IDYLLWILD COUNTY PARK (1/4 mi)

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HUMBER PARK (2-1/2 mi)

STONE CREEK Campground (6 mi)

FERN BASIN Campground (7-1/2 mi)

MARION MTN. Campground

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DARK CANYON Campground

(8-1/2 mi)

BOULDER BASIN Campground (14 mi)

BLACK MTN. GROUP (17 mi)

FULLER MILL CREEK (7-1/2 mi)

LAKE FULMOR (10 mi)

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Mt. San Jacinto State ParkRESERVATIONS: 1.800.444.7275; www.reserveamerica.com

Idyllwild CampgroundMt. San Jacinto State Park, Highway 243, Idyllwild

Stone Creek CampgroundStone Creek Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Riverside County ParksRESERVATIONS: 1.800.234.7275; riversidecountyparks.org/reservations

Idyllwild County ParkCounty Park Road, Idyllwild

Hurkey Creek ParkHighway 74, 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild

McCall Memorial ParkMcCall Park Road, off Highway 74

near Mountain Center

Private CampsLake Hemet CampgroundOff Highway 74 in Garner Valley

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.2680

Thousand Trails Idyllwild Tent/RV Resort

3-4 miles north of Idyllwild in Pine Cove

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.4097

CAMPING

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MOUNTAIN BIKING With approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails open to bicyclists, the San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain bikers of all levels. For that reason, the local mountain trails have become extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service has mountain biking regulations in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacifi c Crest Trail. If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and Humber Park, visitors must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922 for more details. The pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 and a $30 annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. Passes are available at the Forest Service offi ce and several vendors around town (see page 31 for listing). The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for mountain bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open for equestrians and hikers on trails and vehicles on roads; helmets are highly recommended; control your speed; avoid riding after dark; and, carry a map (available at the Forest Service).

Idyllwild-area Mountain Bike Trails • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek, this easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to vehicles.

Parking is available at the day-use area within the Hurkey Creek Campground or outside the park. • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain bike riding. • May Valley Trail System: Currently closed due to erosion. • The Hub Trail System: This winding trail system incorporates great views of Alvin Meadow and the Grotto. Trails climb from behind Idyllwild Arts up toward Pine Cove. Moderate to challenging. • 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. • 24-hour Loop: Starting and ending at Hurkey Creek County Park, this challenging ride starts with a tough climb up to Keen Summit, traverses through Johnson Meadow and features a fast and fl owy descent through chaparral to complete the 11-mile loop. Hurkey Creek day use fees apply. • Other Trails: Pinyon Loop, South Ridge Trail and Webster Trail. Brendan Collier updated this report.

A MOUNTAIN BIKER WIGGLES THROUGH A TIGHT SPOT.

COURTESY: BRENDAN COLLIER

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FISHINGLAKE HEMETLake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is a fi sherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural channel catfi sh, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good sport fi shing. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 30 in this magazine for more information. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with fi shing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they confl ict with fi shing. Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside mo ments to many visitors to the Hill area. Contact the camp ground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information.

LAKE FULMORAbout 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Lake Fulmor is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game from spring through summer. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout fi shing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, the lake freezes over in winter. Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists.A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.

STRAWBERRY CREEKStrawberry Creek is the only stream where fi shing is allowed in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish and Game no longer stocks fi sh in Fuller Mill, North Fork and Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a protected species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. The fi sh-planting program is fi nanced through fi shing licenses and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and there is a daily bag limit of fi ve trout during the year-round season. One-year licenses are available to California residents at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fi shing/ for 2012 license rates and free fi shing days throughout California. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market, Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies.

THOUSAND TRAILSThousand Trails’ seasonal fi shing pond is stocked with tilapia, blue gill and catfi sh. Fishing permits are only $10 and free for 6-years-old and under with an adult permit. Equipment and bait can be purchased at the store. Fish cleaning station located at the pond. Picnic tables and barbecues available. Call 659-4097 for more information.

Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park on public land if not camping. Day use fees apply at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails.

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY

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Idyllwild Area Historical Museum

Idyllwild’s past collected in one unique location!

MUSEUM SHOP Mementos and books on local history

54470 N. Circle Dr. at Oakwood Call for Hours: (951) 659-2717

13th Annual Mountain Home Tour

Saturday, Sept. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person

The Museum of the award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is located in a charming cabin at 54470 North Circle Drive, and the quaintness of the surroundings encourages you to step right in. In 1922, C. L. Emerson, the primary developer of Idyllwild as a village, sold the property to Della Ferguson. The cabin and garage were built in 1930, and are typical of the Craftsman architectural style of many early bungalows in Southern California. For most of its life the cabin housed one family. In a period lasting almost 60 years, three generations of the Butts family spent their summers exploring the many hiking trails, horseback riding in the forest, and wading in the cool waters of Strawberry Creek. The Historical Society acquired the property in 2002 and spent a year restoring the cabin and remodeling the garage. Today, the museum exhibits many historical artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of this region. Currently featured is the history of climbing on world-famous Tahquitz (Lily) Rock. Early Idyllwild kitchenware, implements from pioneer lumber barons, samples of furniture from a local factory, and numerous photos and documents are displayed to tell the story of the Idyllwild area and the interesting characters who made it possible. You are invited to visit the museum and learn the fascinating history of the surrounding mountain communities. Docents and volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Write to the Museum at [email protected] or P.O. Box 3320, Idyllwild, CA, 92549. Phone 951-659-2717. Or visit idyllwildhistory.org.

How Idyllwild got its nameBy 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 and promptly built a sawmill on upper Dutch Flat. In the summer of 1890, they opened a tent resort on a forested bench just west of Strawberry Creek and called it Camp Idylwilde. The camp was located about where the Idyllwild Tree Monument stands in the center of town today.

Learn more about the history of the Idyllwild area

Besides managing his sawmill on Dutch Flat and Camp Idylwilde, George Hannahs, ever the entrepreneur, opened a general store in lower Strawberry Valley, about where today’s Tollgate Road crosses Strawberry Creek to Idyllwild Arts. On March 3, 1893, a post office was established at the Hannahs’ store and George Hannahs was appointed as the first postmaster. The couple named the store and post office Rayneta, in honor of their young son Raymond. Contrary to legend, George and Sarah had no daughter named Henrietta. In 1900, Dr. Walter Lindley, a Los Angeles physician, and a number of other doctors incorporated the California Health Resort Company and announced plans to build a sanatorium in Strawberry Valley. The Riverside Press (May 26, 1900) reported, “The plan is to put the sanatorium on the upper end of the valley, at what is now Idylwilde,” which clearly indicates that the name Idylwilde was then in use for that portion of the valley. The large two-story structure was named the Idyllwild Sanatorium, undoubtedly because it was located on the site of the Hannahs’ old Camp Idylwilde. It opened for patients in June 1901 with Ralph Lowe as manager and Charles Rutledge as bookkeeper and secretary. Mr. Rutledge brought

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FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTERFamily Practice, Cardiology, Pediatric Medicine, Endocrinology & Therapeutic Lifestyle Medicine

Open 6 days a week(available after hours & Sundays for emergencies)

951-659-9912Located at 54910 Pine Crest Ave. at Fern Valley Corners in Idyllwild.

By Nancy BorchersDistrict Review Board member& Marshall SmithAssistant Editor

Idyllwild’s downtown business core is now the only historic district in the unincorporated

area of Riverside County. With the appointment of a local review board in Jan. 2013, the downtown district is now protected by architectural guidelines designed to preserve its mid 20th century identity and ambience. Idyllwild is a picturesque alpine village with no stoplights, major chain stores, or fast food restaurants. It retains an appearance not much changed since the 1960’s. Its downtown buildings tell the history of the area in its central architecture, a step back in time to a less stressful time. L.S.A. Associates in Riverside was commissioned by the county in 2009 to conduct a survey of Idyllwild’s business district to determine which

Idyllwild Downtown Historic District explainedbuildings qualified as historic resources under national, California, or Riverside County historic registers or the California Environmental Quality Act. Of 159 properties surveyed, 63 qualified as historic resources under applicable guidelines, with the oldest, the Log Cabin Realty building on North Circle, dating back to 1917. Historic districts are considered a cultural cache, drawing so-called “heritage tourists” interested in history. In the 1920’s through 1940, Idyllwild was a major draw for Los Angeles tourists. Many of the early clips from Los Angeles newspapers refer to Idyllwild as Southern California’s “Garden of Eden.” The San Jacinto mountain hamlet became a popular recreational getaway for L.A. residents.The Idyllwild Downtown Historic

District has been formed to help maintain the distinguished original qualities of its historic buildings. Changes in building codes endanger these historic resources by requiring upgrades that are impossible to achieve without destroying historic details of the buildings. By forming the Idyllwild district, the County of Riverside acknowledged the value of Idyllwild’s historic buildings and the importance

See District, page 46

IDYLLWILD’S OLDEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING, NOW LOG CABIN REALTY, BUILT IN 1917.

PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

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5/18

P L E I N A I R 6/10-12

FOURTH OF JULY 7/4

HOME TOUR8/14

LEMON LILY7/13-14

JAZZ FESTIVAL8/7/18

ART & WINE10/12

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, MAY 2Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, MAY 3First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800. Artist Show Opening Reception, 6-8

p.m. Desert Art Center, Palm Springs.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior Show

III, Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 10.

First Friday Reader’s Theater, Isis Theatre Company production, 7:30 p.m. Caine Learning Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 4Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, MAY 9Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 10Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Sandii Castleberry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 11Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.Idyllwild Firefi ghters Association Benefi t

Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, MAY 12Sons of the American Legion Mother’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.

THURSDAY, MAY 16Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Inter Arts Visiting Artist Lecture, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. IAM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 17Visual Arts End of Year Sale, Noon-5

p.m. Ataloa Studio, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior

Show IV, 6-7:30 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 24.

Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

That’s All Folk, John King, Elaine Latimer & Bill Shepard, 6:30-9: 30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 18Idyllwild Earth Fair, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Town

Hall.Live music around the campfi re, dancing

& s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 19Theatre Mainstage Production #4,

2-4 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, MAY 21Spring Jazz Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22Creative Writing Senior Readings, 7:30-

8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, MAY 23Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Creative Writings Senior Readings,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 24Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, MAY 25Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Memorial Day Barbecue, 3-7 p.m. American Legion Post 800.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 26Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Idyllwild Rotary Club’s Annual Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Town Hall.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Idyllwild Nature Center.

MONDAY, MAY 27Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

THURSDAY, MAY 30Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run & Fitness Walk,

7 a.m. Center of town.Awards & Pancake Breakfast 5K & 10K,

9 a.m. Town Hall.Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JUNE 3Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800.Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein

Air Festival, Artist Panel and Demonstration, 6-9 p.m. Idyllwild Living Room Gallery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. thoughout the village.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival Open Exhibit and Awards, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location TBA.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Continued

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16American Legion Auxiliary Father’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Auxiliary.

Metals Week lectures, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 17Hot Clay Lecture: James Tisdale, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception: Hot Clay, Metals

Week & Faculty, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Continues through June 23.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18Artist Lecture: Scott Prior, Ron

Pokrasso & Barbara Nechis, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19Hot Clay Lecture: Christa Assad, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20Metals Week Student Show, 4-5 p.m.

Krone Library Patio, Idyllwild Arts.Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Hot Clay Lecture: Jason Bige Burnett,

7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23Hot Clay Lecture: Richard Burkett

& Joe Molinaro, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 24Native Artist Demonstration: Nathan

Youngblood, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Opening Reception: Hot Clay & Faculty Exhibit, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25Artist lectures: Cari Hernandez, Dan

Welden & Iva Gueorguieva, 7- 8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Hot Clay Lecture: Sunshine Cobb, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28Adult Student Culminations, 4-5 p.m.

Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Native American Arts Pottery Firing: Nathan Youngblood, Santa Clara Pueblo, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30Native Arts Week, Trunk Show:

Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Carving & Weaving, 1-4 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Panel: Native American Arts at ISOMATA, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JULY 1Native Arts Week lecture: Guest

Artists, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 2Native Arts Week lecture: Freddie

Bitsoie, Native Cuisine in the Americas, plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Artist Lecture: Bill Perkins, Margaret Scanlan, Greg Kennedy & David Delgado, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Native Arts Week lecture: Dr. Jessica

Metcalfe, Native American Fashion plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JULY 4Annual Rotary Club Independence

Day Parade, 10 a.m. North Circle Drive.

Native Arts Week lecture: TBA plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Summer Concert Series featuring Ken Dahleen & His Big Band Staff, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Native Arts Week Film Night: “Akway

Nyewaa: Coming Back Home” by Phillip Espinoza, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 5Adult Arts Center Culminations,

4-5 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Children’s Center Open House, Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Native Arts Week, Performance: Native Fashion Show (featuring 10 designers) with the Cahuilla Birdsingers, 7-8 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 6Native American Arts Pottery Firing:

Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Ortiz, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 8Artist lectures: Rebecca Campbell,

Laura Wait, Renee Azenaro & Nicholas Simmons, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Vocal Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 9Poetry Reading: Jane Shore, Ed Skoog,

Brendan Constantine, David St. John, Anna Journey & Matthew Dickman, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 11Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Poetry Reading: Poetry Week

Students, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 12Adult Arts Center Culminations, 4-5

p.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Song & Dance Performance, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 134th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Computer Animation Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fiction Reading, 10-11 a.m. Todd Quad, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 10-11 a.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Adventures in Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Mini-Musical Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Continued

The annual Independence Day Parade brings out the local patri-ots. File photo

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Jewelry, photos, paintings, ceramics,

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SATURDAY, JULY 13Animal Rescue Friends Pet Expo, 10

a.m.-4 p.m. Community Center site.Painting & Drawing Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Filmmaking Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Piano Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Piano Recital, 1-2p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Workshop Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Adventures Culmination, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Kathy Harmon-Luber’s “Reflections,” artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Don Reed & Erik Kramer-Webb, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JULY 144th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged

Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Reception and Awards Ceremony, noon-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 16Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 18Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Beer tasting event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JULY 19Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Music Faculty Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 20Youth Film Making Screening, 10-11 a.m.

Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Drawing & Sculpture Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Friday Jam, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, JULY 21David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

Mexican Restaurant. Bluegrass Festival: Harmonica

Workshop, time TBA. Thousand Trails.

Symphonic Band, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Concert, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 22Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8-9

p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 23Student Recital: Instrumental Music,

8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 25Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

The 4th annual Lemon Lily Festival & A Little Bluegrass Music, July 13-14, features local arts and crafts, a pioneer town, educational exhibits and a free bluegrass concert in the center of town, all to help support the propogation of the native lemon lily flower. File photo

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Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Student Recital: Instrumental Music,8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 26Children Center Open House, Multi-

Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Harpists Recital, 7-8 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 27Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-

11 a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Culmination,10-11 a.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Readings, 10-11 a.m. Location TBA, Idyllwild Arts.

Symphonic Band, 12-1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Fashion Design, Art & More Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

The Magic of Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Computer Animation Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Page to Stage Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

On Camera Culmination, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 2-3 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Musical Theatre Culmination, 2:30-

3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 4-5 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

TUESDAY, JULY 30Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.Continued

MONDAYSCribbage, 10 a.m-noon. Town Hall.Children’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Idyllwild Library.Open Mic Night with Scott Foster,

6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

TUESDAYSSeniors’ Wii activities, 10 a.m.-noon.

Town Hall.Jazz Night, 6 p.m. Café Aroma.

WEDNESDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9 a.m.

Town Hall.Kid’s movement, 4-5 p.m. Town Hall.

THURSDAYSMunchkin Story Time, 11 a.m. INK

Book Gathering.

FRIDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.-

noon. Town Hall.Krafty Kids Art Class with Wendy

Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Town Hall.Willy B., 5:30 p.m. Arriba Mexican

Restaurant.Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile

Wine Shoppe.That’s All Folk with John King, Elaine

Latimer & Bill Sheppard, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Goodtimes Pub & Grill.

What’s the Worst That Could Happen, comedy improv, 10 p.m. Rustic Theatre.

SATURDAYSBrazilian Serenade: David Jerome, 9

a.m. Café Aroma.

Yoga with Luciana LoPresto, 9-10 a.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft.

“Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Museum.

Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Arriba Mexican Restaurant.

Live music: Classical guitar, 6-9 p.m. Mile High Cafe.

Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Rock Star Karaoke with Scott Foster, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. Lumber Mill.

SUNDAYSErnesto Alé, 9 a.m. Café Aroma.Live music: Piano, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mile

High Cafe.David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

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THURSDAY, AUG. 1Dance Culmination, 10-11 a.m. Fisher

Dance Studio, IdyllwildArts. Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Faculty Concert, 8-9 p. m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3Student Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra,

4:30-5:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert II, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, AUG. 5Student Voice Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, AUG. 6Student Percussion Recital, 7-8 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins,

6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Student Recital: Instrumental & Vocal Music, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert III, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Performance: Sketch Comedy, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-11

a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.Fiction Readings,10-11a.m. Todd Quad,

Idyllwild Arts.Sketch Comedy Performance, 10-11

a.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Art From Many Cultures Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Improv Workshop Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Jr. Artists Art Exhibit, 1-2 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Writers Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Shakespeare’s World Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre of Myth and Folklore, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16Gerry High’s “New Jazz,” artist’s

reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Jazz in the Pines Patron’s Dinner, 5 p.m. Nelson Dinning Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1720th Annual Jazz in the Pines, all day.

Idyllwild Arts campus. Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1820th Annual Jazz in the Pines, alll day.

Idyllwild Arts campus.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 24Live music around the campfire,

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THURSDAY, AUG. 29Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 a.m.

Town Hall.Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s 13th

Annual Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the village.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21Courtyard Gallery Members’ Home

Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. member studios.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

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p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, OCT 3Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 5It’s All About the Animals annual

fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

THURSDAY, OCT 10Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 12Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

Alexandra Taylor’s “Earth Girl,” artist’s reception, noon-5 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art Walk & Wine Tasting Event, 2-5 p.m. member galleries.

SUNDAY, OCT 13Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

THURSDAY, OCT 17Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 24Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 31Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Parade &

Carnival, 4:15 p.m. North Circle Drive and downtown area.

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Christian Science Church 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School,

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119.

Community Presbyterian Church 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday

Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, 6:15 a.m.

Idyllwild Bible Church 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.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368.

Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church54525 North Circle Dr., Father Charles E. Miller.

Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am; Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8 am & 10 amConfession: Sat. 3:30 pm or by appointment

St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley, Rev. Gordon Sheible

659-4471. Sunday Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study at 9 am

Shiloh Christian Ministries 54968 Upper Pine Crest Ave., Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, 659-

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Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Courtyard Building),

Rev. Dr. Betty Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mountain Center, 659-5272.

Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. Sunday Program, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., instruction meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch.

Church Services

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CampContinued from page 28 movie theater, and wonderful restaurants. We could go into the shops, buy stuff and even get a postcard (our counselors made us buy one) to send to our parents on our next letter writing day. After Idyllwild, we would hike to Humber Park and make the trek up to Skunk Cabbage as our base camp. Skunk Cabbage is the junction for continuing to many diff erent points in the mountain. From there you can continue on to Tahquitz Peak, Red Tahquitz trail, or head on up through Round Valley on the way to San Jacinto Peak at nearly 11,000 feet or even over to the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. On one camping trip, heavy rain poured on us all

IdyllwildContinued from page 35

his wife, Laura, and their daughter to Strawberry Valley for the summer season. Th e Hemet News of June 28, 1901 reported, “the name of Rayneta post offi ce will be changed to Idyllwild” and that the new post offi ce would be located in the sanatorium. Th e Idyllwild Post Offi ce was opened for business on Sept. 26, 1901. Th ere is no mention in any of the contemporary newspapers of just who suggested the name change from Rayneta to Idyllwild, nor why Idylwilde was changed to Idyllwild. It is entirely possible that the new post offi ce name was Laura Rutledge’s idea, so the Rutledge story cannot be totally discounted. Th irty-six years later, in Th e Hemet News of May 14, 1937, the story of Laura Rutledge naming Idyllwild fi rst appears as a part of her obituary. Since then it has been repeated time and again.

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Th e facts are this: George and Sarah Hannahs opened Camp Idylwilde in the summer of 1890 and deserve credit for originating the name. Laura Rutledge may or may not have suggested the post offi ce name be changed from Rayneta to Idyllwild in 1901. We’ll probably never know for certain. John Robinson is the co-author of the book “Th e San Jacintos.”

night. Th e next day, because of the bad weather, we had to hike back down the mountain back to Camp Roosevelt. Once we made it to Humber Park we had to walk about a mile until we came across the fi rst houses in Fern Valley. Th ere were no cell phones in those days so we had to knock on someone’s door and ask if we could use their phone. I was 12 years old at the time and there were about 15 of us between 11 and 13, wet, tired and hungry wanting to get back to camp. Our counselor knocked on the door and I remember a woman opened the door, saw us, and never even thought twice about helping us. My summers at camp and the times in Idyllwild are etched in my memories forever. Like many who still visit Idyllwild, it all began, for me, with summer camp.

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DistrictContinued from page 36

of protecting them from radical change. Idyllwild, in its early years called Strawberry Valley, started as a lumbering town and then became a destination for people looking for health and recreation. Idyllwild was the playground for the fi lm community before Palm Springs got air conditioning. Some of the celebrity homes are still here. Some are gone. Some of Idyllwild’s most important buildings and parks are already gone and locals realize that preservation can stop the destruction of historic resources in the village core and enhance its historic ambience. Architecture in Idyllwild clearly defi nes three diff erent building surges that have taken place over the one hundred and thirty years of the community’s development. Th e Log Cabin Reality building is the oldest commercial building. It exemplifi es the rustic Craftsman style that was in vogue from 1910 to 1945. Th e Mile High Inn, built in 1947 and Dunn’s Dental building, near Fern Valley Corners, built in 1957 span the next building surge that showcases the California Ranch style, popular from 1940 through 1964. Th e 1960s brought the newly popular A-Frame style to the community and can be seen in Oma’s European Bakery and Restaurant, BBVA Compass Bank and the Pony Express store. Many A-frame vacation homes are scattered throughout the community. Th e district’s local review board will work with the County Planning Director to protect, enhance and perpetuate structures, architectural styles and the irreplaceable assets that are important to the history of commercial development on the Hill. Keith Herron of the County Preservation Offi ce is working with Riverside County Planning to make the planning process more expedient and clearer for historic district property owners in light of the special identity and unique permitting

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INSIDEA HISTORY OF IDYLLWILD’S CAMPS

page 4IDYLLWILD’S TRAILS: A MENU OF OUTDOOR PLEASURES

page 6DINING GUIDE

pages 8-12LODGING GUIDE

pages 13-22ASTROCAMP EXPERIENCE

pages 26HIKING GUIDE

page 31CAMPING GUIDE

page 32MTN. BIKING GUIDE

pages 33FISHING GUIDE

page 34HOW IDYLLWILD GOT ITS NAME

page 35DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

page 36

EVENTS CALENDARpage 37-43

Cover image of Columbine fl owers by Careena Chase

When you think of Idyllwild visions of tranquility and a slow paced village comes

to mind, so you may be surprised at how many camps are on “the Hill,” a subject that inspired this edition of the Idyllwild Guide. It always surprises me when I meet someone new when I’m off the hill and I say that I’m from Idyllwild how many reply “I went to camp in Idyllwild when I was a kid.” Th is edition also celebrates long-running festivals such as the 24th annual Earth Fair held May 18 and the 20th annual Jazz in the Pines on Aug. 17 and 18, a week earlier

this year. Th e 4th annual Lemon Lily Festival is July 13 and 14 and includes free bluegrass performances in the center of town. Please refer to our calendar of events starting on page 37 to help you decide

what you would like to do while visiting or to plan a return trip. Be sure to watch for updates

to town events in the weekly Town Crier newspaper, available at newsstands throughout mountain communities, by subscription and online at idyllwildtowncrier.com. Remember, there is always something to do in Idyllwild.

Grace ReedPublisher

Idyllwild Guide & Town Crier

Tranquility and good times abound

The arts in Idyllwild

As any visitor to Idyllwild can tell, while you make your way up the winding and scenic

roads from the Inland Empire cities you will sense a feeling of elation and anticipation of the experiences your journey will bring. Nestled among the majestic pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is renowned for being “one of the 100 best art towns in America,” as listed in author John Villani’s book. On behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, I would like to welcome you to our “diamond in the sky” village. As you wander the streets of Idyllwild, you will be greeted by the amazing public art displayed throughout town. High quality work created by renowned artists is exhibited in our many galleries and art events through the year. Unique restaurants, quaint coff ee and tea shops, sweet shops, bakeries and even a wine shop bistro will satisfy anyone’s desires. Our rustic and upscale inns and cabins will provide you with a unique experience in

our friendly community. Th e San Jacinto Mountains have long been a spiritual and rejuvenation destination dating back to the thirties. Still to this day, Idyllwild off ers an inspirational setting for the art world

as well as for recreational activities ranging from hiking and biking to camping, or just relaxing and enjoying

breathtaking views and bright starlit nights. You can also enjoy music, dance and theatrical presentations performed by local professionals and amateurs at various venues. Students from the Idyllwild School of the Arts, which is a world recognized arts school, are always performing within the community. Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend excursion or an extended vacation your stay with us will be one fi lled with enjoyment, relaxation and fulfi llment. Again, on behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild and all of our other great organizations, we welcome you and thank you for your visit and support of our wonderful and friendly town.

Gary KuscherPresident,

Art Alliance of Idyllwild

EST. 1946

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Fern Valley Emporium

Fern Valley Corners - On The CreekOnly 1/2 mile Above Village Center54965 Pine Crest - 951.659.1926

Thursday — Monday 10 - 5Jukeboxes, Pinball Machines, Records, Old Radios

Vintage Audio EquipmentAntiques, Collectibles, Furniture

Estate JewelryHand Made Quilts

Lamps, Lights and LanternsKitchen Collectibles

Pinecone Cabin Decor

Four Corners Fine Art GalleryLandscapes by Elena Kern

Reserve Our Deck For That Special OccasionCar Club Destination, Reunions, Meetings

Http://www.fernvalleyemporium.com EMAIL: [email protected]

Bring your lunch and enjoy our

decks and terraces overlooking

Strawberry Creek

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By Robert SmithIdyllwild Area Historical Society

First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is

organized camps. A largely nonprofit enterprise, it remains nearly invisible, because campers rarely venture from their grounds. Yet a remarkable proportion of today’s residents and tourists got their first taste of our mountains at summer camp. At least 28 camps have operated in this area at various times, 13 of which are still active. The movement got its start in 1921, when Idyllwild developer Claudius Lee Emerson began donating land to religious and Boy Scout organizations. This was an essential part of his strategy for encouraging a stable, family-friendly community. Emerson’s first gift was five acres to the Riverside County Boy Scout Council on Strawberry Creek, where he’d been allowing camping sessions since 1919. Camp Emerson at age 92, now expanded to well over 150 acres, remains perhaps the oldest scout camp west of the Mississippi River. A wave of new camps followed. In 1923 Harriet Snyder opened her Peak and Pine girls camp, which stressed

equestrian skills. In 1924-25 Emerson donations and cut-rate land sales seeded the still-thriving Idyllwild Pines religious camp and Long Beach Boy Scouts’ Camp Tahquitz. 1929 saw the Los Angeles County Christian Endeavor Union create Tahquitrz Pines Conference Grounds, while the Seventh-Day Adventist Church launched JMV Pathfinder Camp on borrowed land near Idyllwild Pines as a prelude to buying 16 nearby acres in 1932. The Depression and World War II stifled further development. But even in wartime Riverside Girls Scouts

managed to open their Azalea Trails camp high in remote Dark Canyon, while Pasadena YWCA bought the charred remains of Tahquitz Lodge resort near Mountain Center to create

Camp Tahquitz Meadows (now Living Free animal sanctuary). Peacetime then stimulated a second wave of startups. As Americans acted on a long-suppressed urge to get away from home, over a dozen new camps appeared through the 1960s. Religious and youth organization sponsorship continued to dominate. Riverside YMCA perched Camp Lackey on the north face of Fuller Ridge. The Reorganized LDS Church started Buckhorn Camp at Dutch Flat, while the Advent Christian Church created Camp Maranatha near the state park campground in town. Idyllwild Pines expanded by buying nearby property. In Garner Valley, Orange County Girl Scouts created Camp Joe Scherman on the old Wellman Ranch, and the Boys Club of Palm Springs started Pathfinder Ranch on the site of a 19th-century gold rush. Long Beach Girls Scouts turned an old apple farm at Vista Grande into Skyland Ranch. In addition, a new wave of

See Camps, page 23

Fond memories:A history of Idyllwild’s camps

BOY SCOUTS AT CAMP EMERSON, THE FIRST OF IDYLLWILD’S MANY CAMPS. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A SERVICE AT IDYLLWILD PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Visit “The Center of Idyllwild”!

“THE FORT”Unique Shops & Businesses with

Something for Everyone!

54225 North Circle Drive

and SOCK SHOPPE“the Sole of Idyllwild”

Featuring active & seasonal styles from:UGG MERRELL TEVA MINNETONKA DANSKO KEEN

(951) 659-4295

“the Sole of Idyllwild”

Featuring active & seasonal styles from:

Idyllwild’s boot & shoe headquarters for 24 years.

88 Far East International, Inc.88 Far East International, Inc.Gif ts for Homes & Friends … Spiritual & BodyGif ts for Homes & Friends … Spiritual & Body

Japanese Tableware, Tea & Sake SetsJapanese Tableware, Tea & Sake SetsAsian Food & Ingredients, Toys, Books Asian Food & Ingredients, Toys, Books

Eastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & AccesEastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & Accessoriessories(951) 659-(951) 659-777177717771(951) 659-7771(951) 659-(951) 659-7771(951) 659-7771

The Spruce MooseWoodland Gifts & Home Décor

Idyllwild Postcards & SouvenirsThe Spruce Moose Soy Candle Collection

Creations by Local Artists(951) 659-5556

Fine Tobaccos & AccessoriesSpec ia l ty Gi f ts & Ant iques

(951) 659-5252

Forest WhispersMystical Gnomes for the yard and home

Cowboys and Indians that want a new homeAmusing Signs that say what you cannot

Embossed Harley Davidson signs, too!Idyllwild Souvenirs • (951) 741-9780

EARTH ’N FIREWhat’s There To Do in Idyllwild ?

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For more on local trails, see page 31

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DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL (TOP RIGHT), DEER SPRINGS TRAIL (CENTER RIGHT), THE VIEW

FROM SUICIDE ROCK (RIGHT) AND THE SAN JACINTO

WILDERNESS TRAIL SIGN AT DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL.

PHOTOS COURTESY HELENE LOHR

By Helene LohrRiverside Mountain Rescue Unit

The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need. From those seeking solitude,

to backpackers, trail runners and mountain bikers, there’s a lot to enjoy out there! Here’s a list of just a few of our favorite trails: Seeking Solitude? A section of the famous 2,650 mile PCT (Pacifi c Crest Trail) runs through our wilderness along the Desert Divide, perched along a ridgeline separating the gorgeous green meadows of Garner Valley on the west from the breathtaking arid desert views to the east. Several side trails lead up to the PCT from the valley fl oor and multiple small peaks line the trail on each side. A 15-minute drive south of town, these trails are hidden treasures.

One of my Desert Divide favorites is Cedar Springs Trail (Moderate, 1,350 ft. gain, 6.4 mi. round-trip). Nestled in a ravine just a mile off of the PCT, a hidden glen of towering cedars surrounds a fresh fl owing spring. As you enter the cathedral of trees, the air becomes crisply cool, and the cold spring beckons, a welcome relief after a warm hike. Note: Be sure to bring enough water in warmer months! Best Seasons: winter, spring and fall. Easygoing: For those who want to

commune with nature, but prefer an easygoing, walk more suitable for handicapped and strollers, a 15-minute drive north of town on Highway 243 will

take you to charming Lake Fulmor, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by pines, a walkway encircles the water and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

See Trails, page 30

Idyllwild’s trails: A menu of outdoor pleasures

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”

– John Muir

For more on local trails, see page 31

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of town, these trails are hidden treasures. and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

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To see the full Summer Program schedule of workshops and free events, or to register, visit: idyllwildarts.org/summer

Celebrate Summer

Choose from over 100 workshops, ranging from 2-day to 3-week-long hands-on arts classes, for everyone including passionate practicing professional/non-professional artists,

children, youth, and families. Workshops offered in Music, Dance, Theatre, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Jewelry, Native American Arts, Film, Fashion Design, and much more!

Whether or not you participate in the workshops, you can enjoy the many Summer Program concerts, artist lectures, gallery receptions – all open to the public free of charge!

With Art, Music, and Free Events at theIdyllwild Arts 64th Annual Summer Program

For more information call 951.659.2171 Ext. 2365 • Idyllwild Arts Campus, 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Free Summer Program Events:

June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Artists Receptions

July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Faculty Jazz Combo Concerts

July 2, 3 & 4, 12 noonNative American Arts Festival Lecture Series

July 5, 7p.m. Native American Arts Festival Fashion Show

July 9, 7p.m. Poetry Reading (David St. John, Jane Shore, Matthew Dickman, & guests)

July 31, August 3 & 8, 7:30p.m. Chamber Music Concert Series

August 10, 8p.m.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra Concert

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro • 54254 North Circle Dr. #C8 • 951.659.WINE(9463)

Village Market • 26000 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.3800

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Oma’s EuropeanBakery & Restaurant

54241 Ridge View Dr. • (951) 659-0203Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Your local source for raw, organic living foods!

Located in the Village Lane, 54200 N. Circle Drive, Unit D, Idyllwild • 951-659-3388

Also available at: Mountain Harvest Market in Idyllwild, Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert, Nature’s Heath Foods in Palm Springs

www.skyislandorganics.com

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Village Market features an extensive, full service deli. Order over the phone and take your food home, or walk in and enjoy free wifi in the deli seating area. Donuts and breakfast burritos can be found in the mornings, and the lunch and dinner hours bring a deep dish pizza, fried chicken, deli sandwiches and hot sandwiches made with fresh, choice meats. Conveniently located right on Highway 243.

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Serving lunch and dinner, Idyllwild Pizza Company provides a fun and casual atmosphere for dining with family and friends. Featuring many different types of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and 31 different types of beer, the restaurant also has a game arcade and sports TV. A great place to hang out, eat and have fun!

Idyllwild Pizza Company • 54391 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) • 951.659.5900

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An Idyllwild institution since 1973, Restaurant Gastrognome — affectionately called the “’Gnome” — offers fi ne dining and exceptional service. Open at 10 a.m. daily, the extensive menu includes fresh fi sh, unique pasta dishes, steak, lamb (“the best I’ve ever had!” one diner wrote), homemade bread and desserts. Located in downtown Idyllwild, you can enjoy the mountain view from the deck. In winter, the fi replace enhances the ’Gnome’s tasteful and cozy ambiance.

Restaurant Gastrognome • 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.5055 • gastrognome.com

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Locals call the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro “The Cheers of Idyllwild.” When you drop in, everyone will know your name by the time you leave. Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the bistro, which specializes in wine tastings and imported beers, also serves up delicious panini, Cuban sandwiches, soups and meat/cheese/fruit platters. Located in the Village Centre Plaza in downtown Idyllwild, the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro is a great place to relax and make new friends. L D $$

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Quik Stop • 54282 North Circle Dr. (next to Rustic Theatre) • 951.468.8118Quik Stop offers an opportunity to pick up a quick lunch or snack on the hill. Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, chili pie, nachos and pizza as well as veggie and salsa burgers feature on the menu. Hot chocolate and Starbucks coffee is available for those looking for a hot drink. Complete your meal with gelato, sorbet, soft serve, crepes or shaved ice. Outdoor seating is available. Conveniently located next to the Rustic Theatre.

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Mountain Harvest Market • 54423 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Plaza) • 951.659.4555Idyllwild’s favorite healthful foods market serves organic foods and natural products. To-go meals are prepared daily with love in the Soul Kitchen. Open 7 days a week, check out the Farmer’s Market every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 15 percent on local organic produce during the market.

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GOURMET PIZZA, PANINI, SALADS, SANDWICHES, MICROBREWS,

VIDEO GAMES & MORE(951) 659-5900(Next to the Post Offi ce)FOOD, FAMILY, FUN

PIZZA WITH ALTITUDE!

Gourmet & Healthy Foods Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic CandyYogurt Cones & Shakes • Cocoa & Hot Brewed Coffee

Date Shakes • Beer & Wine & Lots More

Country Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market

Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic Candy

Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe

Home of “Little T”

25980 Hwy. 243(at the entrance to Idyllwild)

(951) 659-5200

uikStop

Stop In For a Quick Eat or Treat

uikuikHot Dogs • HamburgersGarden Burgers • Pizza

Salads • Chili • Soups • Smoothies Hawaiian Ice • Gourmet Coffee • Tea

Dried Fruit • Chips • Candy • Nuts • Nachos • Cookies • Brownies

(951) 468-811854282 N. Circle Drive (next to the Rustic Theatre)

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Make our local bistro and wine shop in Idyllwild, California, your

destination before or after dinner.

Offering:

Wine and Beer Tastings

Soups, Flatbreads, Dips and Chips, Cheese/Meat/Fruit Trays

Great Wines: Rombauer, Cakebread, Grgich Hills, Thacher, Weins, MiddleRidge. Lapis Luna,

Cass, Bridlewood, Raymond, South Coast, Mont Pellier

Craft Beers: St Bernardus, Unibroue, Einstock,

Lost Abbey, Stone, Victory, North Coast, Anderson Valley

and more!

659-WINE (9463)

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DAILYSPECIALS!Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild

659-6038

Mountain Center CafeOpening May 2013Breakfast and Lunch

7 days a week 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.29470 Hwy 243 (951)659-2600

Serving Idyllwild for 24 years. Mandarin & Szechwan Style. Pure Chinese fl avor in a warm family atmosphere surrounded by pine trees with comfortable prices.25

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HIDDEN VILLAGElunch & dinner(951) 659-2712

54250 N. Circle Dr.P.O. Box 794Idyllwild, CA 92459

www.candycupboard.com951-659-5502Patty McKee | [email protected]

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LunchServed

DinnerServed

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Dogs OKOutdoors Takeout Catering

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Located in the Village Centre shopping plaza in downtown Idyllwild, Higher Grounds is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or other beverage. With comfy seating areas, shelves of books, games and WiFi access, visitors feel welcome to sit and sip. All coffee beverages are brewed with organic, fair trade coffee. Higher Grounds recently introduced Idyllwild Coffee Roasters, offering fresh roasted coffee beans and blends for purchase.

Higher Grounds Coffee House • 54245 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.1379 • highergroundscoffee.com

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Located in the heart of downtown Idyllwild, Jo’An’s serves home-style American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A fun and casual atmosphere, be sure to see the model train running! Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights. On summer weekends, you can choose to dine in the outdoor Barbecue Beer Garden, where BBQ ribs, chicken brats and foot-long hot dogs are served and live music is performed all afternoon. Canine friends welcome in the garden.

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • 25070 Village Center Dr. • 951.659.0295

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“We love the food here and we eat a lot of Mexican,” and “We always have a special time when we come here,” are just two of the rave reviews of Arriba. Loved by diners for its authentic Mexican dishes and friendly service, Arriba is also known for its delicious omelets that are served all day. Live jazz or rock musicians perform on the deck on warm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Arriba Mexican Restaurant • 25980 Highway 243 • 951.659.4960

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La Bella Montagna Pasta House • 26290 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2630Chef Mariah brings Roman diners’ favorite dishes to Idyllwild. She uses imported ingredients you can only fi nd in the sala di pranzo di Nonna (grandmother’s dining room). Buon Appetito! La Bella Montagna serves generous portions for recession-friendly prices, offers an authentic dining atmosphere and is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Sunday and for dinner from 5 to 10 pm and Tuesday through Sunday.

L D $$

Mountain Center Cafe • 29470 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2600

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DINING

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B L DReservations BreakfastServed

LunchServed

DinnerServed

OutdoorSeating

Dogs OKOutdoors Takeout Catering

OfferedBanquetFacilities

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Serving lunch and dinner, the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill provides a casual and fun atmosphere — complete with old-time lumber mill décor. Enjoy a view of Tahquitz while you dine inside or on the patio, where bands often perform. The American menu features generous burgers, chicken, fi sh & chips and ribs. Homemade pizza is baked fresh. A Mexican menu features tasty street tacos and fi sh tacos.

The Lumber Mill • 25985 Highway 243 • 951.659.0315

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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, La Casita features great Mexican dishes, including vegetarian, and also offers American fare. Known for its home-style cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service, La Casita provides a satisfying dining experience from the fi rst dip of a warm tortilla chip in mouth-watering homemade salsa to the last bite of dessert. The outdoor deck is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal on a warm day.

La Casita • 54650 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.6038 • idyllwild-lacasita.com

$$DLB $

Hidden Village, Idyllwild’s only Chinese restaurant, has been called a “hidden gem” with “the best Chinese I’ve ever had.” Tucked on a side street within easy walking distance from downtown Idyllwild, Hidden Village offers an extensive Mandarin and Szechwan menu, with specialties that diners come back for time and time again. The dining room is charming, with tradi-tional Chinese décor — or you can dine on the patio under the tall pines. The service is attentive and gracious.

Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant • 25840 Cedar St. • 951.659.2712

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The new Mountain Center Cafe breathes new life to the small junction connecting highways 243 and 74. The perfect pit-stop for travelers the cafe serves lunch and breakfast. Dine indoors or enjoy the scenic beauty on the large outdoor patio. The breakfast menu includes omelettes, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and fresh muffi ns. For lunch enjoy a sandwich, burger or salad. Be sure to grab a slice of Martha’s famous homemade pie.

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54423 Village Center Drive��������������������������www.mountainharvestmarket.com951-659-4555

Organic produce, take-out, groceries, cheeses, frozen foods, sweets & treats, coffee, bulk, bath & body, pet

Farmer’s Market every Saturday 10-3Local Produce Rain or Shine Fun for Everyone

(951) 659-029525875 Village Center Dr.

Open 7 days a week • Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar

La Bella Montagna Pasta House

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday served from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

951-659-2630 • 26290 Highway 243, IdyllwildRESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

“Buon Appetito!”

Owner and chef Mariah and “la Famiglia” invite you to savor heirloom recipes of

ancient Roman Cuisine in your dinner-cation to Rome, Italy; enjoyed by our family through generations passed. Dine in our “Sala di pranzo,” a homey Italian Villa

surrounded by the pines and “beautiful mountains” of Idyllwild.

OPEN EVERYDAY! 7AM till 7PM•Fri-Sat 9PM

Higher Grounds

H LIVE MUSIC 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. HFRIDAYS: Willy B.

SATURDAYS: Various artists

Lunch Special (M-F)Dinner Specials Buy 1 dinner, get 2nd half off!

Champagne Sunday BrunchFull Bar Open 7 Days

Happy Hour 1/2 price (M-F 2-5 pm)

25980 HWY. 243659-4960

OPEN M-SAT 8AM - 9PMSUN 8AM - 8PM

All DAY!Every DAY!

Seafood

Monday Night - Taco NightWednesday Night - Tostada NightThursday Night - Special Surprise

Margarita & Beer Night

BREAKFAST served Breakfast Special Buy 2 Get 2nd 1/2 Off (M-F 8-10 am)

25985 Hwy. 243 951-659-0315

Enter the Paul Bunyan Challenge! Entry fee: $25 Completely fi nish the 5 POUND Paul Bunyan Burger in 45 minutes and receive your entry fee back plus

additional prizes!

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Serving breakfast and lunch all day long and featuring homemade soups, chili, breads, baked goods and specialty cakes and pies upon request. Featuring healthy doses of delectable organic teas and coffees. Canine friends are welcome on the outdoor patio, where local musicians perform mellow music on the weekends. Inside the restaurant is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists and a shop offering unique gifts, teas and tea accessories.

Oma’s European Bakery & Restaurant • 54241 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.719.0206

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Your Idyllwild source for the fi nest handcrafted raw, organic, living foods with exceptional fl avor and nutrition. Specializing in sprouted nuts and nut butters, sprouted almond milk, and live sauerkraut and olives. Visit Sky Island in the Village Lane. Sky Island’s products are also sold at Mountain Harvest Market. Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert and Nature’s Health Food in Palm Springs. Email [email protected] for more information.

Sky Island Organics • 54200 N. Circle Dr. in the Village Lane • 951.659.3388

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LODGING

LODGING

Idyllwild Vacation Rentals • idyllvacationrentals.com • 1.800.297.1410 • 54280 N. Circle Dr., #1

The Grand Idyllwild Lodge • grandidyllwildlodge.com • 54820 Pine Crest Ave.

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Knotty Pine Cabins

PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN CHARM ON 3 ACRES

OF PINE SHADED LAND

KITCHENS • FIREPLACESReservations

(951) 659-2933www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com

54340 Pine Crest AvenueP.O. Box 477, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Manzanita Cabins

54100 Pine Crest Ave., P.O. Box 434Reservations (951) 659-3151

Woodburning Fireplaces & Kitchens • Air Conditioning“A few minutes walk to the village” Free WiFiCountry cabins with private deckswww.manzanitacabins.com

LODGING

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The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast inn located on over two acres of pristine wilderness. Guests will enjoy luxury suites, amenities, views and wildlife. Opening in the spring of 2013.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins offers a variety of cottages and cabins, from simple to very exclusive, located throughout Idyllwild. There are cabins on the creek, secluded cabins, cozy cabins, pet-friendly cabins with fenced yards, cabins with a spa or pool, and more. All are immaculately kept by professional and friendly staff. Kitchen and bath needs, including linens and towels, are supplied. Driveways and decks are kept shoveled in the winter.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins • idyllwildvacationcabins.com • 951.659.5444 • 54380 North Circle Drive

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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals offers some of the fi nest properties in Idyllwild, from cozy cabins to luxurious homes. The friendly staff of “reservation agents” will help you fi nd just the right place to stay. Whether you’re seeking respite among the pines, celebrating an anniversary, reuniting with family or looking for a romantic weekend escape, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals will set you up with just the right accommodations. All properties are fully equiped and well maintained.

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Forget about the hurried pace of the city with an escape to the Fern Valley Inn. Off the beaten path, but just a 15-minute walk to town, this country-style inn offers a charming selection of private cottages and cabins that are furnished with antiques and homespun touches. Each has a queen-size bed, wood-burning stove or fi replace, fridge, cable TV, WiFi, private bath, and some have full kitchens. The well-maintained grounds invite you to meander on pathways through the garden and gazebo.

Fern Valley Inn • fernvalleyinn.com • 1.877.659.0466 • 25240 Fern Valley Road

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The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room bed and breakfast nestled at 6,200 feet, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild. The century-old lodge, with parquet wood fl oor, fi eldstone fi replace and vaulted ceiling, offers spectacular views of Tahquitz Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains. The innkeepers delight visitors with comfortable accommodations, many amenities and a hearty homemade mountain breakfast that could include Belgian waffl es, double cinnamon French toast, made-from-scratch muffi ns or a hearty quiche.

The Lodge at Pine Cove • thelodgeatpinecove.com • 1.866.563.4372 • 24900 Marion Ridge Drive, Pine Cove

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Thousand Trails • 951.659.4097 • 24400 Canyon Trail, Pine CoveEscape to cooler summer temperatures, peace and quiet and fresh mountain air at Thousand Trails. Cool off in the heated pool after a full day of horseback riding, fi shing and hiking. Play basketball, volleyball or shuffl eboard with friends and family or spend time in the recreational lodge at this full resort. All cabins are fully furnished and equipped. Yurts and campsites are also available. Pets are welcome in some units.

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The Bear’s DenAlkire on the Creek

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins

For Your Guest• 24-hour customer service• Professional, friendly staff

• All paper products, soft soap & kitchen needs supplied

• Towels & sheets provided at no charge• We shovel driveways and decks

Working Hard for Our Cabin Owners• Taking great care of the homes

• Great website with online booking• Maintenance taken care of

• Homes winterized• Payments and statements every 15th

Premium Vacation Cabins Located Throughout Idyllwild

Clean, Cozy Cabins, Spectacular Views, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Pet-Friendly Cabins and Fenced Yards. Cabins on the Creek, Secluded Cabins, Linens & Towels Supplied at No Extra Charge

951.659.5444 (offi ce)951.663.0527 (after hours)[email protected] North Circle Drive

www.idyllwildvacationcabins.com

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LODGINGStay in comfort in one of these little cottages. They sleep up to four people and some are dog-friendly. Ask about the quaint and comfortable Rose Cottage, located on Strawberry Creek in Fern Valley. Enjoy the sound of the creek from the back deck. Follow a creek-side trail further up into Fern Valley or into Idyllwild for some shopping or dining. Or enjoy upgraded amenities of the Sylvan Cottage, located in Pine Cove. Call to fi nd the perfect little cottage for your stay.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild • lmcidyllwild.com • 951.659.1938

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Woodland Park Manor offers a variety of guest lodgings — from simple cottages to exclusive mountain cabins with premiere amenities — all in beautiful wooded settings. The manor, situated on 5 acres, has a beautiful swimming pool. From romantic getaways to family vacations, the staff will help you fi nd your perfect place and take pride in providing immaculate rooms and warm, friendly service. Woodland Park Manor has been a popular Idyllwild lodging destination since 1954.

Woodland Park Manor • woodlandparkmanor.com • 1.877.659.2657 • 55350 South Circle Drive

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Peaceful Mountain Inn is located about 2.5 miles above Idyllwild and features incredible mountain view rooms. Situated on several wooded acres of park-like grounds, the lodge and rooms can be rented individually or reserved for a group event of up to 38 people. There is an outdoor barbecue and inside game room with 61” TV on cable that are great for family reunions or group retreats. Because of its fabulous location and size, the inn is perfect for a modest wedding. Dogs are welcome.

Peaceful Mountain Inn • peacefulmountaininn.com • 855.659.5033 • 23481 Highway 243

$

Located right in the heart of the village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and galleries, the historic Idyllwild Inn offers cabins from studios to three bedrooms that have kitchens, fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. Theme rooms are available. Family-friendly, there is a playground for the kids. Dogs are welcome. Family-owned, the Idyllwild Inn staff carry on the friendly tradition established when the fi rst visitors arrived in Idyllwild on horse and buggy.

Idyllwild Inn • idyllwildinn.com • 1.888.659.2552 • 54300 Village Center Drive

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Magnifi cent ViewsFishing • Golf CourseConference CenterFireplace Cottages

www.alhatti.com(951) 659-2066

Individual & Group Bookings Available

New Spirit Vacation Homes Let us plan your next amazing getaway!

(951) 659-3100 or (909) 910-5005 newspiritvacationhomes.com

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Experience Idyllwild in a Luxurious Log Cabin!

A geodesic dome ...

an architectural masterpiece ...

or a creekside sanctuary!

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Elite Mountain Homes offers two vacation rentals that have been called “The prettiest rentals in Idyllwild”: The Creekside, a beautiful French chateau-style home in Fern Valley, and Cabin in the Pines, a large ranch-style mountain home near town. The Creekside features a beautiful spiral oak staircase that leads to an exquisite master suite and opulent bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and heated fl oor. All the Creekside’s bedrooms have fi replaces. The Cabin in the Pines, great for the family, has a pool and outdoor barbecue. It also has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Elite Mountain Homes • idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com • 310.398.6058

$$$

Experience Idyllwild in a luxurious Finnish log cabin. New Spirit Vacation Homes offers a variety of rental cabins, from 2-4 bedrooms with views from the forest to the ocean, or the many unique features of The Dome. Cabins have a fully-equipped kitchen, fi replace, cable TV, jacuzzi tubs, WiFi and include linens. New Spirit’s vacation Homes provide the perfect getaway for individuals, families and groups. The personable staff provides 24-hour service. Pets are welcome.

New Spirit Vacation Homes • newspiritvacationrentals.com • 951.659.3100

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Imagine a luxurious resort with every amenity, including a golf course set on 120 acres of rolling mountaintop that is sculptured with giant old oak trees and graceful tall pines. The night sky is so clear and close, you can pick out constellations from the sky’s thousands of visible stars. Alhatti is the premiere place to host your next retreat, with private cottages and a conference center for group gatherings. Alhatti also hosts weddings and family reunions.

Alhatti Private Christian Resort & Retreat Center • alhattichristianretreat.com

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951.659.2066 • 23551 Highway 243, Pine Cove

Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a generous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a fi replace, kitchen and even a 2-person Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and WiFi. Bluebird is within easy walking distance to town on more than 2-1/2 acres of land near hiking trails. Dog-friendly. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down your head for a night or a romantic and luxurious getaway, the Bluebird Cottage Inn has it all.

Bluebird Cottage Inn • bluebirdcottageinn.com • 951.659.2696 • 26620 Saddle Drive

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From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals features the fi nest in vacation properties. Visit our offi ce and discuss your

vacation plans with our reservation agents or visit our website.It’s an easy way to choose just the right setting for the romantic weekend,

family reunion, wedding and/or reception, group activity or holiday celebration.All of our Idyllwild vacation homes are fully equipped and our staff is

ready to welcome and assist you in providing for your every need.

So, won’t you join us? We are just a phone call away!

1-800-297-141054280 N. Circle Drive

P.O. Box 222 • Idyllwild, CA 92549Offi ce: (951) 659-5015

Fax: (951) 659-3116www.idyllvacationrentals.com

offi [email protected]

GUEST REFERRAL If you are happy with our services, tell all your friends. For every reservationreferred by you, you will receive a $50 gift certifi cate on your next visit!

Providing Great Service & Great Vacations Since 1985!

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt, Owner/Artists

EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY

everittsminerals.com

~ Mineral Specimens ~ Fossils~ Antique Japanese

Woodblock Prints~ Local Artists

Adjacent to Idyllwild Living Room GalleryP.O. Box 3740 • 54300 No. Circle Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549 • Tel: 951-659-7075Email: [email protected]

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Just a few blocks from town – walk to “everywhere.”

Wheelchair Access �Level Terrain � Sleeps 10+ �Pool � Spa � All Amenities �

BBQ � Two Fireplaces

Phone: (310) 398-6058Website: www.idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com

Email: [email protected]

Elegance in the MountainsFern Valley Chateau

Romantic � Secluded � SpaciousOverlooks Strawberry Creek �

Gated � Sleeps 14 �Three River Rock Fireplaces

Elite Mountain Homes

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Cabin in the Pines

The Fireside Inn offers cottages and cabins that accommodate from 2 to 10 people at two different locations — one in downtown and the other in the woods. Most have fi replace, kitchens and spa tubs, and all have cable TV and WiFi. The innkeepers take pride in providing comfortable and clean rooms and friendly service. Dogs are welcome.

Fireside Inn • thefi resideinn.com • 951.659.2966 • 54540 North Circle Drive

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With great rates to stay on the Hill, averaging fi ve to 15 percent less than any other option, the Mile High Country Inn also offers the best location in town. Enjoy the quiet, intimate, clean rooms featuring charming decor. Each room has a king-sized bed, woodburning fi replace and mini fridge. Two of the suites feature a Whirlpool tub and scenic outdoor views. Each room has a private outdoor area for relaxing and enjoying a cool evening breeze.

Mile High Country Inn • milehighcountryinn.com • 951.659.2931 • 54605 North Circle Drive

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Known for gracious hospitality and charming, homelike ambiance, the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B offers rooms and cabins with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, spa tub and WiFi. The inns’ grounds, an offi cial Backyard Wildlife Habitat, offer a perfect place to walk along the creek or in the gardens. A gourmet organic breakfast is served daily. With many little luxuries, this is truly a place to “idyll in the wild,” while still close to town.

Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast • strawberrycreekinn.com • 1.800.262.8969

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On a hillside, 1/2-mile from the village, Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse offers choices from rooms with knotty pine interiors to private cabins. All have kitchen facilities, cable TV, WiFi, balcony and stunning, panoramic views. “Pure rooms” are available for allergy sufferers. Breakfast delivered to your door, including fresh-baked scones and homemade jam or lemon curd (or enjoy a hearty homemade breakfast at the Bunkhouse’s sister inn, the Strawberry Creek Inn). Steps to County Park hiking trail. Dogs allowed in some rooms.

Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse • strawberrycreekinn.com/bunkhouse.htm • 1.888.400.0071

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��Several are Pet-Friendly for 1or 2 well-behaved pets.

��All linens & bedding provided.

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Guest Services: 909.225.5127

[email protected] www.lmcidyllwild.com

We go the “extra mile” to assure your comfort and peace of mind while you’re our guest.

Small, cozy vacation cottages & studios in the

San Jacinto Mountains.

We have units: �� On the creek �� Close to town �� Secluded�� Close to trails �� With & without woodstoves �� Comfortably furnished

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RV/Tent Sites Cabin Rentals

Swimming • Horseback Riding • Fishing Recreational Activities • Store • Cafe • WiFi

Video Games • EntertainmentCertain ammenities are seasonal

Annual SitesMonthly Rates • Group Events

(951) [email protected]

Now Open to the Public

Idyllwild

Intimate Guest Rooms and SuitesKing Bed • Fireplace

Whirlpool Tub Availablewww.milehighcountryinn.com

(951) 659-2931

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Tucked away on a quiet road, but within easy walking distance to Idyllwild’s restaurants, shops and galleries, Manzanita Cabins offers quaint individual cabins complete with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, WiFi and private deck. Some have a kitchen, air conditioning and a Jacuzzi tub. Just around the corner from the County Park, it’s also the perfect place to relax after a day spent hiking one of the area’s many trails.

Manzanita Cabins • manzanitacabins.com • 951.659.3151 • 54100 Pine Crest Avenue

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Knotty Pine Cabins, just a short walk to town, offers eight cabins and duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees, manzanitas and native lilac bushes. Taking pride in providing lodging that has mountain ambiance, the innkeepers describe their cabins as “rustic luxury,” with amenities such as fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. The deck is a perfect spot to sit back and watch the squirrels and blue jays play. Family pets are welcome in some cabins.

Knotty Pine Cabins • knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com • 951.659.2933 • 54340 Pine Crest Avenue

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The Lodge at Pine CoveBed and Breakfast

Five comfortable guest rooms

Hearty family- style breakfast

24900 Marion Ridge Drive(866) 563-4372 http://www.thelodgeatpinecove.com

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CampsContinued from page 4

entrepreneurs followed Harriet Snyder’s example, typically pursuing personal ideals. Harry James started his rugged Trailfi nders Camp (now the James Reserve) at Lake Fulmor to stimulate character development in boys. Ann Lay founded Idyllwild Institute-Fiesta as a combined fi nishing school and citizenship program for Junior ROTC girls. At Hurkey Creek, Dan Slater built Camp Roosevelt for children and families (now Camp Ronald McDonald). Beverly Hills attorney Oscar Lawler deeded his elegant lodge in Dark Canyon to Riverside County for a youth camp. Most recently, Guided Discoveries Inc. bought the former Desert Sun School campus on Saunders Meadow in 1991 to house the science center known as Astrocamp. With changing economic times and founders’ deaths, some camps closed.

Camp Tahquitz became part of the county park and neighboring Cedar Glen subdivision in 1958. Peak and Pine Camp’s 40-year lifetime ended in 1962 ; its subdivided site today houses the Rainbow Inn. JMV Pathfi nders Camp moved out to Pine Springs Ranch near Garner Valley in 1961, and its Idyllwild property was soon acquired by the Jewish organization Habonim Dror for the 20-year run of Camp Gilboa (now incorporated into Idyllwild Pines).

Getting away from everyday cares to meet new friends, however temporary, absorb the mountain environment, and focus attention on higher ideals can be an exhilarating experience at any age. Its importance only increases as society becomes more urbanized. While balancing idealistic aims with adolescent hormones can be a challenge, and exhilaration fades once back in the routine, fond memories persist. Again and again, they lure us back to Idyllwild.

Buckhorn Camp A Ministry of Community of Christ

Buckhorn Camp is committed to providing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths to share in joy, hope, love and peace.

Come …

Relax– 120 acres of pine trees, manzanitas, breathtaking views, streams, deer, birds and, of course, squirrels.Rest – dormitory style lodges, A-frame cabins, hotel style rooms, summer tents and RV sites.Renew – inspiration point, outdoor labyrinth and chapel in the pines, and the Peace Center with state-of-the-art audio/visual system.Refi ll – nutritious tasty meals, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available.Recreation – human foosball, hiking, Frisbee golf, ping pong, horseshoes, full gym for volleyball, basketball and more!

Church, Spiritual, Recovery, School, Reunion

or ... YOUR group,WE have a place for you! 40 to 300+ year round

24641 Highway 243 • Idyllwild CA • www.buckhorncamp.org • (951) 659-2995

THE STORE AT TAHQUITZ PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

(877) 439-5278 (877) 439-5278

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Forest Furniture GalleryEnjoy the world atmosphere of our eclectic gallery. We offer a diverse rangeof art, antiques and collectibles. If you’relooking for that personal, one-of-a-kindgift, or simply want something to remind you of your trip to the mountains, thisis the place! (714) 717-9447www.forestfurnituregallery.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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Courtyard GalleryContemporary art at its best! A vital, diverse gallery featuring pottery, visual art and photography of eight internationally acclaimed local artists:Carol Mills, Helen Atik, Lorel Cornman, Debbie Crowell,Mark Alan Meader, Terry Rothrock, Cher Townsend, Trish Tuley and Jan Priestley. (951) 659-2774www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.org

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

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Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.comquietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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County Park • Day-Use FeeExciting Children’s Activities & Crafts

Discover Idyllwild’s natural history and native culture with a hike through a yellow pine forestInterpretive programs and guided nature walks

School field trips • Dog friendly (on leash)Unique sites for memorials and special occasions

Variety of volunteer opportunitiesFree admission with Friends membership

Visit our museum & browse our nature store

25225 Hwy 243 • 1/2 mile north of IdyllwildOpen Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(951) 659-3850 • www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net

Explore over 200 acres of natural beauty

with 3-1/2 miles of hiking trails

By Dr. Larry KawanoAstrocamp Curriculum Development Director

Astrocamp boasts one of the premier science and adventure programs in California. It’s

residential science and summer camp programs are designed to totally immerse campers in new experiences and to help them gain new skills. Astrocamp is unique in having programs specializing in physics, astronomy, and space exploration. Its mission is to expose kids to these topics in the way they learn naturally and most effectively: through hands-on unusual and exciting experiences and tons of fun. Camp programs include: Residential Science: During the school year, schools from as far away as Stockton, Las Vegas, and Tucson

The Astrocamp experience

bring their 4th through 8th graders here for three or five days. Summer Camp: During the summer, parents

drop off campers for any of the three one-week sessions in June or either of the two week sessions in July. By adding their own selection of electives to a set of core activities, campers can design their own summer experience of adventure, science, and creativity. On the adventure side of things, campers can glide down a 700’ zip line, climb formidable rock formations that surround Idyllwild, ride trails on mountain bikes, and climb a rock wall simulating a Mars canyon. Campers explore science, space and technology through rocketry, astronaut training, an activity involving electricity and magnetism called “Volts & Jolts,” and Astrolab, a space mission simulation. Artful creative expression comes through such activities as radio broadcasting,

See Astrocamp, next page

ASTRONAUT TRAINING AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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AstrocampContinued from previous page

blacksmithing, arts and crafts, and gaming classes. Remington Detzel, 16, went to Astrocamp two years ago. “What I loved about it was that it made learning really fun with hands-on experiences, he recalled.

“Usually only a few get to do stuff like that but we all got to do it.” Astrocamp began in 1988 as a pilot program at a camp in the San Gabriel Mountains. Astrocamp found a permanent home in Idyllwild in 1992 and since then has offered residential science and summer camp experiences for over 20 years. Astrocamp is one of 5 units run by Guided Discoveries, Inc. headquartered in Claremont. The other units -- 3 camps on Catalina Island and the Tole Mour, a 3-master that sails out of Long Beach Harbor -- specialize in marine science. You can learn more about Astrocamp at our website www.astrocamp.org or by phoning our office at (951) 659-6062.

Royal Pines Estates

• RV spaces from only $28 per day and $450 per month.• Free WiFi year-round on the front patio and in the Recreation Room.• Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails.• Amenities include Swimming Pool, Recreation Room, Organized Activities and More.• Close walking distance to Idyllwild School & Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Full-time on-site manager would love to show you around.

26350 Delano Drive, Idyllwild • (951) 659-2691

RV Resort &Manufactured

Home Park

“JOLTS AND VOLTS,” EXPERIENCING ELECTRICITY AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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OPEN YEAR-ROUNDCamping, fi shing, boating, hiking, boat & bike rentals, picnicking, general store, bird watching, basketball,

volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more. Group sites and monthly sites also available.

(951) 659-2680 56570 Highway 74, Mountain Center

LakeHemetRecreation.com

By Michael CarrilloPasadena, CaliforniaCamper from 1967-1972Camp Roosevelt in Mountain Center

I was lucky to attend camp in the Idyllwild area during the years from 1967 through 1972. Camp Roosevelt was nestled about seven miles from Idyllwild in Garner Valley

located right next to the Hurkey Creek campground. I was 10 ½ when I began attending the camp, which had been in existence for over 30 years. It was then owned and managed by Dan Slater. It was a co-ed camp that my brother Steve and I attended during the 60’s counter-cultural revolution. We had hippies as counselors and no parents at the camp, and seldom on parents’ weekend. It was an overnight camp where you could stay from three to eight weeks. We lived in cabins, the boys on one side of the camp and the girls on the other side. However, all our activities and meals were coed. For activities, we had archery, hiking, boating and fi shing on Lake Hemet, photography, ceramics, dances, drama and just about any activity that a boy or girl from six to 15 could want. We also had the opportunity for overnights in the

Childhood summers at campmountains above Idyllwild. For those trips, we started at Humber Park on our way to some of the best hiking and camping in the country. Before starting our camping trips, we had some time in Idyllwild. We would start in Mountain Center at Taylors for the best hamburgers and chili on the mountain. Idyllwild then was a bonanza of opportunity for a teenager. It was before lattes and cappuccinos and Idyllwild was a still a sleepy village. But we had the general store, the

See Camp, page 45

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DIANE SCHUUR • HARVEY MASON'S CHAMELEONPROJECT • DENISE DONATELLI • CASEY ABRAMS• ROB THORSEN TRIO FEATURING JOSH WHITE• CLAYTON CAMERON'S CLIFFORD BROWN-MAXROACH PROJECT • TIM WEISBERG QUARTETAMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET • H.B. BARNUM GOSPEL• EUPHORIA BRASS BAND • CHUCK ALVAREZBAND • IZZY CHAIT • RAY GOREN BAND • JOHNDAVERSA SEXTET • ROBIN ADLER • TRIO HOTCLUB• PAUL CARMAN QUARKET PLUS 1 • JANIS MANNAND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL MUSICIANS

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The 20th Anniversary Idyllwild Jazz in the Pineswill take place amid the towering native pine andoak forest on the Idyllwild Arts campus. Worldrenowned jazz and blues artists perform on multiple stages throughout the weekend.

T I C K E T S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N A T idyllwildjazz.com

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TrailsContinued from page 6

Devil’s Slide (Moderate, 1600 ft. gain, fi ve mile round-trip): Devil’s Slide is a popular hike with great views and access to a myriad of other high-country trails. It’s heavily traveled in the summer with a limited number of daily permits on the weekends. If you manage to grab one of the coveted permits, watch for the “Wishing Tree” about halfway up to Saddle Junction and try to throw a rock

LEMON LILY FESTIVAL & a Little Bluegrass Music

Idyl lwild

For festival & concert updates check out our website www.lemonlilyfestival.comNature Center: (951) 659-3850

Free bluegrass music in the Center of Town!

July 13 & 14, 2013, 9am-4pmat the Idyllwild Nature Center

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just right to make it into the hollow at the top of the old dead snag. Once you reach Saddle Junction, you’ll have the choice of fi ve trails. From a fern- lined journey down Willow Creek Trail, to the sun-dappled Tahquitz Meadow, and a sweeping 360-degree view from the fi re lookout at Tahquitz Peak, you can’t go wrong! (Unless you don’t bring a map!) Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall. Into mountain biking? We have some great trails for you! For resource conservation and safety, not every trail

is open for mountain biking, so it’s a good idea to check with the local experts: Th e USFS Ranger Station can point you to mountain bike designated trails and our hometown bicycle shop, “Th e Hub” is a fountain of local information. Know before you go: Before heading out on any hike, make sure to stop at the USFS Ranger Station for free trail permits, Adventure passes for parking ($5), hiking maps and current trail information are available from your friendly local rangers.

28815 Hwy 243Mountain Center9 5 1 - 6 5 9 - 0 7 9 1

Unique Outdoor ArtOpen Weekends, by appointment, or by chance

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OUTDOORS

Day Hikes *Pacifi c Crest National Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 2.6 milesHumber Park to Tahquitz View Drive

Fuller Ridge Trail • One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gainin feet = 3,000 • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

OR

Seven Pines Trail • One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet= 2,600 • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

OR

Marion Mountain Trail • One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

OR

Devil’s Slide Trail • One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain infeet = 1,700 • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

Deer Springs Trail • One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • One-way distance = 1.7 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 700 • Tramway Terminal to Round Valley

Spider Peak Trail • One-way distance = 5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,800 • Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

Adventure Pass An Adventure Pass may be required in order to park vehicles on some Forest Service lands. A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pass, do not need an Adventure Pass.Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in or near the San Jacinto Ranger District are: Idyllwild Chevron, Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild Shell, Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market., Nomad Ventures and Fern Valley Emporium. For more information on areas that require a pass, or on other vendors in your area, call the U.S. Forest Service at (909) 382-2922.

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Where to Get Permits• U.S. Forest Service54270 Pine Crest Ave. (at Highway 243), Idyllwild (909) 382-2921 (voice)(951) 659-5748 (TTY)

• Mt. San Jacinto State Park 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild(951) 659-2607

* There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

HIKING

Located in the Cathedral City Auto Center on Hwy 111 and Perez Road • 67-925 East Palm Canyon(877) 778-3309 • (760) 318-4700 • palmspringssubaru.com

Legal Disclaimer: “Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes fi rst.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 1-2-2014 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.”

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OUTDOORS

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If you forgot your medications — give us a call. We can help.www.idyllwildpharmacy.com

Located in theStrawberry Creek Shopping Plaza

54391 Village Center Dr.Idyllwild, CA 92549

PHARMACY HOURS:Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

Saturday, 10am - 4pmClosed Sunday

STORE HOURS:Monday - Saturday,

9am - 6pmSunday, 9am - 4pm

U.S. Forest Service CampgroundsRESERVATIONS: 1.877.444.6777; www.recreation.gov

Black Mountain Group CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Boulder Basin CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Dark Canyon Campground Dark Canyon Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Fern Basin CampgroundFern Basin Road, 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild

Marion Mountain CampgroundFern Basin Road, 7 miles north of Idyllwild

Pinyon Flat CampgroundHighway 74, east of Highway 371

Ribbonwood Equestrian Camp-ground

Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Santa Rosa Springs CampgroundSanta Rosa Truck Trail, off Highway 74 near

Pinyon

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TOOL BOX SPRINGS CAMP (16 mi)

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(6-1/2 mi)

IDYLLWILD COUNTY PARK (1/4 mi)

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FOREST SERVICE RANGER STATION

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(4-1/2 mi)

HUMBER PARK (2-1/2 mi)

STONE CREEK Campground (6 mi)

FERN BASIN Campground (7-1/2 mi)

MARION MTN. Campground

(8 mi)

DARK CANYON Campground

(8-1/2 mi)

BOULDER BASIN Campground (14 mi)

BLACK MTN. GROUP (17 mi)

FULLER MILL CREEK (7-1/2 mi)

LAKE FULMOR (10 mi)

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Mt. San Jacinto State ParkRESERVATIONS: 1.800.444.7275; www.reserveamerica.com

Idyllwild CampgroundMt. San Jacinto State Park, Highway 243, Idyllwild

Stone Creek CampgroundStone Creek Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Riverside County ParksRESERVATIONS: 1.800.234.7275; riversidecountyparks.org/reservations

Idyllwild County ParkCounty Park Road, Idyllwild

Hurkey Creek ParkHighway 74, 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild

McCall Memorial ParkMcCall Park Road, off Highway 74

near Mountain Center

Private CampsLake Hemet CampgroundOff Highway 74 in Garner Valley

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.2680

Thousand Trails Idyllwild Tent/RV Resort

3-4 miles north of Idyllwild in Pine Cove

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.4097

CAMPING

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P.O. Box 3131 Idyllwild, CA 92549 • 951.659.5750 (office) 951.306.7796 (mobile)email: [email protected] • visit: www.lilieholmdesign.com

Over 20 years local experience

designing and plans for new residences, additions, remodels, sitework & planningOUTDOORS

MOUNTAIN BIKING With approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails open to bicyclists, the San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain bikers of all levels. For that reason, the local mountain trails have become extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service has mountain biking regulations in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacifi c Crest Trail. If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and Humber Park, visitors must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922 for more details. The pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 and a $30 annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. Passes are available at the Forest Service offi ce and several vendors around town (see page 31 for listing). The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for mountain bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open for equestrians and hikers on trails and vehicles on roads; helmets are highly recommended; control your speed; avoid riding after dark; and, carry a map (available at the Forest Service).

Idyllwild-area Mountain Bike Trails • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek, this easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to vehicles.

Parking is available at the day-use area within the Hurkey Creek Campground or outside the park. • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain bike riding. • May Valley Trail System: Currently closed due to erosion. • The Hub Trail System: This winding trail system incorporates great views of Alvin Meadow and the Grotto. Trails climb from behind Idyllwild Arts up toward Pine Cove. Moderate to challenging. • 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. • 24-hour Loop: Starting and ending at Hurkey Creek County Park, this challenging ride starts with a tough climb up to Keen Summit, traverses through Johnson Meadow and features a fast and fl owy descent through chaparral to complete the 11-mile loop. Hurkey Creek day use fees apply. • Other Trails: Pinyon Loop, South Ridge Trail and Webster Trail. Brendan Collier updated this report.

A MOUNTAIN BIKER WIGGLES THROUGH A TIGHT SPOT.

COURTESY: BRENDAN COLLIER

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FISHINGLAKE HEMETLake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is a fi sherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural channel catfi sh, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good sport fi shing. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 30 in this magazine for more information. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with fi shing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they confl ict with fi shing. Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside mo ments to many visitors to the Hill area. Contact the camp ground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information.

LAKE FULMORAbout 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Lake Fulmor is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game from spring through summer. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout fi shing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, the lake freezes over in winter. Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists.A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.

STRAWBERRY CREEKStrawberry Creek is the only stream where fi shing is allowed in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish and Game no longer stocks fi sh in Fuller Mill, North Fork and Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a protected species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. The fi sh-planting program is fi nanced through fi shing licenses and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and there is a daily bag limit of fi ve trout during the year-round season. One-year licenses are available to California residents at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fi shing/ for 2012 license rates and free fi shing days throughout California. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market, Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies.

THOUSAND TRAILSThousand Trails’ seasonal fi shing pond is stocked with tilapia, blue gill and catfi sh. Fishing permits are only $10 and free for 6-years-old and under with an adult permit. Equipment and bait can be purchased at the store. Fish cleaning station located at the pond. Picnic tables and barbecues available. Call 659-4097 for more information.

Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park on public land if not camping. Day use fees apply at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails.

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY

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Idyllwild Area Historical Museum

Idyllwild’s past collected in one unique location!

MUSEUM SHOP Mementos and books on local history

54470 N. Circle Dr. at Oakwood Call for Hours: (951) 659-2717

13th Annual Mountain Home Tour

Saturday, Sept. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person

The Museum of the award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is located in a charming cabin at 54470 North Circle Drive, and the quaintness of the surroundings encourages you to step right in. In 1922, C. L. Emerson, the primary developer of Idyllwild as a village, sold the property to Della Ferguson. The cabin and garage were built in 1930, and are typical of the Craftsman architectural style of many early bungalows in Southern California. For most of its life the cabin housed one family. In a period lasting almost 60 years, three generations of the Butts family spent their summers exploring the many hiking trails, horseback riding in the forest, and wading in the cool waters of Strawberry Creek. The Historical Society acquired the property in 2002 and spent a year restoring the cabin and remodeling the garage. Today, the museum exhibits many historical artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of this region. Currently featured is the history of climbing on world-famous Tahquitz (Lily) Rock. Early Idyllwild kitchenware, implements from pioneer lumber barons, samples of furniture from a local factory, and numerous photos and documents are displayed to tell the story of the Idyllwild area and the interesting characters who made it possible. You are invited to visit the museum and learn the fascinating history of the surrounding mountain communities. Docents and volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Write to the Museum at [email protected] or P.O. Box 3320, Idyllwild, CA, 92549. Phone 951-659-2717. Or visit idyllwildhistory.org.

How Idyllwild got its nameBy 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 and promptly built a sawmill on upper Dutch Flat. In the summer of 1890, they opened a tent resort on a forested bench just west of Strawberry Creek and called it Camp Idylwilde. The camp was located about where the Idyllwild Tree Monument stands in the center of town today.

Learn more about the history of the Idyllwild area

Besides managing his sawmill on Dutch Flat and Camp Idylwilde, George Hannahs, ever the entrepreneur, opened a general store in lower Strawberry Valley, about where today’s Tollgate Road crosses Strawberry Creek to Idyllwild Arts. On March 3, 1893, a post office was established at the Hannahs’ store and George Hannahs was appointed as the first postmaster. The couple named the store and post office Rayneta, in honor of their young son Raymond. Contrary to legend, George and Sarah had no daughter named Henrietta. In 1900, Dr. Walter Lindley, a Los Angeles physician, and a number of other doctors incorporated the California Health Resort Company and announced plans to build a sanatorium in Strawberry Valley. The Riverside Press (May 26, 1900) reported, “The plan is to put the sanatorium on the upper end of the valley, at what is now Idylwilde,” which clearly indicates that the name Idylwilde was then in use for that portion of the valley. The large two-story structure was named the Idyllwild Sanatorium, undoubtedly because it was located on the site of the Hannahs’ old Camp Idylwilde. It opened for patients in June 1901 with Ralph Lowe as manager and Charles Rutledge as bookkeeper and secretary. Mr. Rutledge brought

See Idyllwild, page 45

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FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTERFamily Practice, Cardiology, Pediatric Medicine, Endocrinology & Therapeutic Lifestyle Medicine

Open 6 days a week(available after hours & Sundays for emergencies)

951-659-9912Located at 54910 Pine Crest Ave. at Fern Valley Corners in Idyllwild.

By Nancy BorchersDistrict Review Board member& Marshall SmithAssistant Editor

Idyllwild’s downtown business core is now the only historic district in the unincorporated

area of Riverside County. With the appointment of a local review board in Jan. 2013, the downtown district is now protected by architectural guidelines designed to preserve its mid 20th century identity and ambience. Idyllwild is a picturesque alpine village with no stoplights, major chain stores, or fast food restaurants. It retains an appearance not much changed since the 1960’s. Its downtown buildings tell the history of the area in its central architecture, a step back in time to a less stressful time. L.S.A. Associates in Riverside was commissioned by the county in 2009 to conduct a survey of Idyllwild’s business district to determine which

Idyllwild Downtown Historic District explainedbuildings qualified as historic resources under national, California, or Riverside County historic registers or the California Environmental Quality Act. Of 159 properties surveyed, 63 qualified as historic resources under applicable guidelines, with the oldest, the Log Cabin Realty building on North Circle, dating back to 1917. Historic districts are considered a cultural cache, drawing so-called “heritage tourists” interested in history. In the 1920’s through 1940, Idyllwild was a major draw for Los Angeles tourists. Many of the early clips from Los Angeles newspapers refer to Idyllwild as Southern California’s “Garden of Eden.” The San Jacinto mountain hamlet became a popular recreational getaway for L.A. residents.The Idyllwild Downtown Historic

District has been formed to help maintain the distinguished original qualities of its historic buildings. Changes in building codes endanger these historic resources by requiring upgrades that are impossible to achieve without destroying historic details of the buildings. By forming the Idyllwild district, the County of Riverside acknowledged the value of Idyllwild’s historic buildings and the importance

See District, page 46

IDYLLWILD’S OLDEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING, NOW LOG CABIN REALTY, BUILT IN 1917.

PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

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P L E I N A I R 6/10-12

FOURTH OF JULY 7/4

HOME TOUR8/14

LEMON LILY7/13-14

JAZZ FESTIVAL8/7/18

ART & WINE10/12

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, MAY 2Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, MAY 3First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800. Artist Show Opening Reception, 6-8

p.m. Desert Art Center, Palm Springs.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior Show

III, Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 10.

First Friday Reader’s Theater, Isis Theatre Company production, 7:30 p.m. Caine Learning Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 4Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, MAY 9Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 10Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Sandii Castleberry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 11Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.Idyllwild Firefi ghters Association Benefi t

Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, MAY 12Sons of the American Legion Mother’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.

THURSDAY, MAY 16Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Inter Arts Visiting Artist Lecture, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. IAM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 17Visual Arts End of Year Sale, Noon-5

p.m. Ataloa Studio, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior

Show IV, 6-7:30 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 24.

Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

That’s All Folk, John King, Elaine Latimer & Bill Shepard, 6:30-9: 30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 18Idyllwild Earth Fair, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Town

Hall.Live music around the campfi re, dancing

& s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 19Theatre Mainstage Production #4,

2-4 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, MAY 21Spring Jazz Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22Creative Writing Senior Readings, 7:30-

8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, MAY 23Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Creative Writings Senior Readings,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 24Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, MAY 25Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Memorial Day Barbecue, 3-7 p.m. American Legion Post 800.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 26Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Idyllwild Rotary Club’s Annual Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Town Hall.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Idyllwild Nature Center.

MONDAY, MAY 27Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

THURSDAY, MAY 30Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run & Fitness Walk,

7 a.m. Center of town.Awards & Pancake Breakfast 5K & 10K,

9 a.m. Town Hall.Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JUNE 3Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800.Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein

Air Festival, Artist Panel and Demonstration, 6-9 p.m. Idyllwild Living Room Gallery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. thoughout the village.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival Open Exhibit and Awards, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location TBA.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16American Legion Auxiliary Father’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Auxiliary.

Metals Week lectures, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 17Hot Clay Lecture: James Tisdale, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception: Hot Clay, Metals

Week & Faculty, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Continues through June 23.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18Artist Lecture: Scott Prior, Ron

Pokrasso & Barbara Nechis, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19Hot Clay Lecture: Christa Assad, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20Metals Week Student Show, 4-5 p.m.

Krone Library Patio, Idyllwild Arts.Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Hot Clay Lecture: Jason Bige Burnett,

7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23Hot Clay Lecture: Richard Burkett

& Joe Molinaro, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 24Native Artist Demonstration: Nathan

Youngblood, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Opening Reception: Hot Clay & Faculty Exhibit, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25Artist lectures: Cari Hernandez, Dan

Welden & Iva Gueorguieva, 7- 8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Hot Clay Lecture: Sunshine Cobb, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28Adult Student Culminations, 4-5 p.m.

Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Native American Arts Pottery Firing: Nathan Youngblood, Santa Clara Pueblo, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30Native Arts Week, Trunk Show:

Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Carving & Weaving, 1-4 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Panel: Native American Arts at ISOMATA, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JULY 1Native Arts Week lecture: Guest

Artists, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 2Native Arts Week lecture: Freddie

Bitsoie, Native Cuisine in the Americas, plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Artist Lecture: Bill Perkins, Margaret Scanlan, Greg Kennedy & David Delgado, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Native Arts Week lecture: Dr. Jessica

Metcalfe, Native American Fashion plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JULY 4Annual Rotary Club Independence

Day Parade, 10 a.m. North Circle Drive.

Native Arts Week lecture: TBA plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Summer Concert Series featuring Ken Dahleen & His Big Band Staff, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Native Arts Week Film Night: “Akway

Nyewaa: Coming Back Home” by Phillip Espinoza, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 5Adult Arts Center Culminations,

4-5 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Children’s Center Open House, Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Native Arts Week, Performance: Native Fashion Show (featuring 10 designers) with the Cahuilla Birdsingers, 7-8 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 6Native American Arts Pottery Firing:

Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Ortiz, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 8Artist lectures: Rebecca Campbell,

Laura Wait, Renee Azenaro & Nicholas Simmons, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Vocal Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 9Poetry Reading: Jane Shore, Ed Skoog,

Brendan Constantine, David St. John, Anna Journey & Matthew Dickman, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 11Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Poetry Reading: Poetry Week

Students, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 12Adult Arts Center Culminations, 4-5

p.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Song & Dance Performance, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 134th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Computer Animation Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fiction Reading, 10-11 a.m. Todd Quad, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 10-11 a.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Adventures in Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Mini-Musical Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13Animal Rescue Friends Pet Expo, 10

a.m.-4 p.m. Community Center site.Painting & Drawing Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Filmmaking Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Piano Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Piano Recital, 1-2p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Workshop Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Adventures Culmination, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Kathy Harmon-Luber’s “Reflections,” artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Don Reed & Erik Kramer-Webb, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JULY 144th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged

Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Reception and Awards Ceremony, noon-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 16Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 18Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Beer tasting event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JULY 19Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Music Faculty Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 20Youth Film Making Screening, 10-11 a.m.

Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Drawing & Sculpture Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Friday Jam, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, JULY 21David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

Mexican Restaurant. Bluegrass Festival: Harmonica

Workshop, time TBA. Thousand Trails.

Symphonic Band, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Concert, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 22Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8-9

p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 23Student Recital: Instrumental Music,

8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 25Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

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Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Student Recital: Instrumental Music,8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 26Children Center Open House, Multi-

Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Harpists Recital, 7-8 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 27Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-

11 a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Culmination,10-11 a.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Readings, 10-11 a.m. Location TBA, Idyllwild Arts.

Symphonic Band, 12-1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Fashion Design, Art & More Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

The Magic of Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Computer Animation Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Page to Stage Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

On Camera Culmination, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 2-3 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Musical Theatre Culmination, 2:30-

3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 4-5 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

TUESDAY, JULY 30Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.Continued

MONDAYSCribbage, 10 a.m-noon. Town Hall.Children’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Idyllwild Library.Open Mic Night with Scott Foster,

6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

TUESDAYSSeniors’ Wii activities, 10 a.m.-noon.

Town Hall.Jazz Night, 6 p.m. Café Aroma.

WEDNESDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9 a.m.

Town Hall.Kid’s movement, 4-5 p.m. Town Hall.

THURSDAYSMunchkin Story Time, 11 a.m. INK

Book Gathering.

FRIDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.-

noon. Town Hall.Krafty Kids Art Class with Wendy

Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Town Hall.Willy B., 5:30 p.m. Arriba Mexican

Restaurant.Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile

Wine Shoppe.That’s All Folk with John King, Elaine

Latimer & Bill Sheppard, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Goodtimes Pub & Grill.

What’s the Worst That Could Happen, comedy improv, 10 p.m. Rustic Theatre.

SATURDAYSBrazilian Serenade: David Jerome, 9

a.m. Café Aroma.

Yoga with Luciana LoPresto, 9-10 a.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft.

“Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Museum.

Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Arriba Mexican Restaurant.

Live music: Classical guitar, 6-9 p.m. Mile High Cafe.

Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Rock Star Karaoke with Scott Foster, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. Lumber Mill.

SUNDAYSErnesto Alé, 9 a.m. Café Aroma.Live music: Piano, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mile

High Cafe.David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Series Concert I, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, AUG. 1Dance Culmination, 10-11 a.m. Fisher

Dance Studio, IdyllwildArts. Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Faculty Concert, 8-9 p. m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3Student Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra,

4:30-5:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert II, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, AUG. 5Student Voice Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, AUG. 6Student Percussion Recital, 7-8 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins,

6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Student Recital: Instrumental & Vocal Music, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert III, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Performance: Sketch Comedy, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-11

a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.Fiction Readings,10-11a.m. Todd Quad,

Idyllwild Arts.Sketch Comedy Performance, 10-11

a.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Art From Many Cultures Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Improv Workshop Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Jr. Artists Art Exhibit, 1-2 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Writers Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Shakespeare’s World Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre of Myth and Folklore, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16Gerry High’s “New Jazz,” artist’s

reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Jazz in the Pines Patron’s Dinner, 5 p.m. Nelson Dinning Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1720th Annual Jazz in the Pines, all day.

Idyllwild Arts campus. Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1820th Annual Jazz in the Pines, alll day.

Idyllwild Arts campus.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 29Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 a.m.

Town Hall.Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s 13th

Annual Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the village.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21Courtyard Gallery Members’ Home

Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. member studios.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

WEDNESDAY, OCT 2Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, OCT 3Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 5It’s All About the Animals annual

fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

THURSDAY, OCT 10Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 12Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

Alexandra Taylor’s “Earth Girl,” artist’s reception, noon-5 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art Walk & Wine Tasting Event, 2-5 p.m. member galleries.

SUNDAY, OCT 13Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

THURSDAY, OCT 17Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

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THURSDAY, OCT 24Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 31Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Parade &

Carnival, 4:15 p.m. North Circle Drive and downtown area.

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Christian Science Church 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School,

10 a.m.; Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting, 7 p.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119.

Community Presbyterian Church 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday

Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, 6:15 a.m.

Idyllwild Bible Church 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.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368.

Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church54525 North Circle Dr., Father Charles E. Miller.

Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am; Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8 am & 10 amConfession: Sat. 3:30 pm or by appointment

St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley, Rev. Gordon Sheible

659-4471. Sunday Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study at 9 am

Shiloh Christian Ministries 54968 Upper Pine Crest Ave., Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, 659-

2416. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Courtyard Building),

Rev. Dr. Betty Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mountain Center, 659-5272.

Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. Sunday Program, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., instruction meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch.

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CampContinued from page 28 movie theater, and wonderful restaurants. We could go into the shops, buy stuff and even get a postcard (our counselors made us buy one) to send to our parents on our next letter writing day. After Idyllwild, we would hike to Humber Park and make the trek up to Skunk Cabbage as our base camp. Skunk Cabbage is the junction for continuing to many diff erent points in the mountain. From there you can continue on to Tahquitz Peak, Red Tahquitz trail, or head on up through Round Valley on the way to San Jacinto Peak at nearly 11,000 feet or even over to the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. On one camping trip, heavy rain poured on us all

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his wife, Laura, and their daughter to Strawberry Valley for the summer season. Th e Hemet News of June 28, 1901 reported, “the name of Rayneta post offi ce will be changed to Idyllwild” and that the new post offi ce would be located in the sanatorium. Th e Idyllwild Post Offi ce was opened for business on Sept. 26, 1901. Th ere is no mention in any of the contemporary newspapers of just who suggested the name change from Rayneta to Idyllwild, nor why Idylwilde was changed to Idyllwild. It is entirely possible that the new post offi ce name was Laura Rutledge’s idea, so the Rutledge story cannot be totally discounted. Th irty-six years later, in Th e Hemet News of May 14, 1937, the story of Laura Rutledge naming Idyllwild fi rst appears as a part of her obituary. Since then it has been repeated time and again.

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night. Th e next day, because of the bad weather, we had to hike back down the mountain back to Camp Roosevelt. Once we made it to Humber Park we had to walk about a mile until we came across the fi rst houses in Fern Valley. Th ere were no cell phones in those days so we had to knock on someone’s door and ask if we could use their phone. I was 12 years old at the time and there were about 15 of us between 11 and 13, wet, tired and hungry wanting to get back to camp. Our counselor knocked on the door and I remember a woman opened the door, saw us, and never even thought twice about helping us. My summers at camp and the times in Idyllwild are etched in my memories forever. Like many who still visit Idyllwild, it all began, for me, with summer camp.

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of protecting them from radical change. Idyllwild, in its early years called Strawberry Valley, started as a lumbering town and then became a destination for people looking for health and recreation. Idyllwild was the playground for the fi lm community before Palm Springs got air conditioning. Some of the celebrity homes are still here. Some are gone. Some of Idyllwild’s most important buildings and parks are already gone and locals realize that preservation can stop the destruction of historic resources in the village core and enhance its historic ambience. Architecture in Idyllwild clearly defi nes three diff erent building surges that have taken place over the one hundred and thirty years of the community’s development. Th e Log Cabin Reality building is the oldest commercial building. It exemplifi es the rustic Craftsman style that was in vogue from 1910 to 1945. Th e Mile High Inn, built in 1947 and Dunn’s Dental building, near Fern Valley Corners, built in 1957 span the next building surge that showcases the California Ranch style, popular from 1940 through 1964. Th e 1960s brought the newly popular A-Frame style to the community and can be seen in Oma’s European Bakery and Restaurant, BBVA Compass Bank and the Pony Express store. Many A-frame vacation homes are scattered throughout the community. Th e district’s local review board will work with the County Planning Director to protect, enhance and perpetuate structures, architectural styles and the irreplaceable assets that are important to the history of commercial development on the Hill. Keith Herron of the County Preservation Offi ce is working with Riverside County Planning to make the planning process more expedient and clearer for historic district property owners in light of the special identity and unique permitting

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INSIDEA HISTORY OF IDYLLWILD’S CAMPS

page 4IDYLLWILD’S TRAILS: A MENU OF OUTDOOR PLEASURES

page 6DINING GUIDE

pages 8-12LODGING GUIDE

pages 13-22ASTROCAMP EXPERIENCE

pages 26HIKING GUIDE

page 31CAMPING GUIDE

page 32MTN. BIKING GUIDE

pages 33FISHING GUIDE

page 34HOW IDYLLWILD GOT ITS NAME

page 35DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

page 36

EVENTS CALENDARpage 37-43

Cover image of Columbine fl owers by Careena Chase

When you think of Idyllwild visions of tranquility and a slow paced village comes

to mind, so you may be surprised at how many camps are on “the Hill,” a subject that inspired this edition of the Idyllwild Guide. It always surprises me when I meet someone new when I’m off the hill and I say that I’m from Idyllwild how many reply “I went to camp in Idyllwild when I was a kid.” Th is edition also celebrates long-running festivals such as the 24th annual Earth Fair held May 18 and the 20th annual Jazz in the Pines on Aug. 17 and 18, a week earlier

this year. Th e 4th annual Lemon Lily Festival is July 13 and 14 and includes free bluegrass performances in the center of town. Please refer to our calendar of events starting on page 37 to help you decide

what you would like to do while visiting or to plan a return trip. Be sure to watch for updates

to town events in the weekly Town Crier newspaper, available at newsstands throughout mountain communities, by subscription and online at idyllwildtowncrier.com. Remember, there is always something to do in Idyllwild.

Grace ReedPublisher

Idyllwild Guide & Town Crier

Tranquility and good times abound

The arts in Idyllwild

As any visitor to Idyllwild can tell, while you make your way up the winding and scenic

roads from the Inland Empire cities you will sense a feeling of elation and anticipation of the experiences your journey will bring. Nestled among the majestic pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is renowned for being “one of the 100 best art towns in America,” as listed in author John Villani’s book. On behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, I would like to welcome you to our “diamond in the sky” village. As you wander the streets of Idyllwild, you will be greeted by the amazing public art displayed throughout town. High quality work created by renowned artists is exhibited in our many galleries and art events through the year. Unique restaurants, quaint coff ee and tea shops, sweet shops, bakeries and even a wine shop bistro will satisfy anyone’s desires. Our rustic and upscale inns and cabins will provide you with a unique experience in

our friendly community. Th e San Jacinto Mountains have long been a spiritual and rejuvenation destination dating back to the thirties. Still to this day, Idyllwild off ers an inspirational setting for the art world

as well as for recreational activities ranging from hiking and biking to camping, or just relaxing and enjoying

breathtaking views and bright starlit nights. You can also enjoy music, dance and theatrical presentations performed by local professionals and amateurs at various venues. Students from the Idyllwild School of the Arts, which is a world recognized arts school, are always performing within the community. Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend excursion or an extended vacation your stay with us will be one fi lled with enjoyment, relaxation and fulfi llment. Again, on behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild and all of our other great organizations, we welcome you and thank you for your visit and support of our wonderful and friendly town.

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Art Alliance of Idyllwild

EST. 1946

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By Robert SmithIdyllwild Area Historical Society

First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is

organized camps. A largely nonprofit enterprise, it remains nearly invisible, because campers rarely venture from their grounds. Yet a remarkable proportion of today’s residents and tourists got their first taste of our mountains at summer camp. At least 28 camps have operated in this area at various times, 13 of which are still active. The movement got its start in 1921, when Idyllwild developer Claudius Lee Emerson began donating land to religious and Boy Scout organizations. This was an essential part of his strategy for encouraging a stable, family-friendly community. Emerson’s first gift was five acres to the Riverside County Boy Scout Council on Strawberry Creek, where he’d been allowing camping sessions since 1919. Camp Emerson at age 92, now expanded to well over 150 acres, remains perhaps the oldest scout camp west of the Mississippi River. A wave of new camps followed. In 1923 Harriet Snyder opened her Peak and Pine girls camp, which stressed

equestrian skills. In 1924-25 Emerson donations and cut-rate land sales seeded the still-thriving Idyllwild Pines religious camp and Long Beach Boy Scouts’ Camp Tahquitz. 1929 saw the Los Angeles County Christian Endeavor Union create Tahquitrz Pines Conference Grounds, while the Seventh-Day Adventist Church launched JMV Pathfinder Camp on borrowed land near Idyllwild Pines as a prelude to buying 16 nearby acres in 1932. The Depression and World War II stifled further development. But even in wartime Riverside Girls Scouts

managed to open their Azalea Trails camp high in remote Dark Canyon, while Pasadena YWCA bought the charred remains of Tahquitz Lodge resort near Mountain Center to create

Camp Tahquitz Meadows (now Living Free animal sanctuary). Peacetime then stimulated a second wave of startups. As Americans acted on a long-suppressed urge to get away from home, over a dozen new camps appeared through the 1960s. Religious and youth organization sponsorship continued to dominate. Riverside YMCA perched Camp Lackey on the north face of Fuller Ridge. The Reorganized LDS Church started Buckhorn Camp at Dutch Flat, while the Advent Christian Church created Camp Maranatha near the state park campground in town. Idyllwild Pines expanded by buying nearby property. In Garner Valley, Orange County Girl Scouts created Camp Joe Scherman on the old Wellman Ranch, and the Boys Club of Palm Springs started Pathfinder Ranch on the site of a 19th-century gold rush. Long Beach Girls Scouts turned an old apple farm at Vista Grande into Skyland Ranch. In addition, a new wave of

See Camps, page 23

Fond memories:A history of Idyllwild’s camps

BOY SCOUTS AT CAMP EMERSON, THE FIRST OF IDYLLWILD’S MANY CAMPS. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A SERVICE AT IDYLLWILD PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Eastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & AccesEastern & Western Apparel, Jewelry & Accessoriessories(951) 659-(951) 659-777177717771(951) 659-7771(951) 659-(951) 659-7771(951) 659-7771

The Spruce MooseWoodland Gifts & Home Décor

Idyllwild Postcards & SouvenirsThe Spruce Moose Soy Candle Collection

Creations by Local Artists(951) 659-5556

Fine Tobaccos & AccessoriesSpec ia l ty Gi f ts & Ant iques

(951) 659-5252

Forest WhispersMystical Gnomes for the yard and home

Cowboys and Indians that want a new homeAmusing Signs that say what you cannot

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For more on local trails, see page 31

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DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL (TOP RIGHT), DEER SPRINGS TRAIL (CENTER RIGHT), THE VIEW

FROM SUICIDE ROCK (RIGHT) AND THE SAN JACINTO

WILDERNESS TRAIL SIGN AT DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL.

PHOTOS COURTESY HELENE LOHR

By Helene LohrRiverside Mountain Rescue Unit

The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need. From those seeking solitude,

to backpackers, trail runners and mountain bikers, there’s a lot to enjoy out there! Here’s a list of just a few of our favorite trails: Seeking Solitude? A section of the famous 2,650 mile PCT (Pacifi c Crest Trail) runs through our wilderness along the Desert Divide, perched along a ridgeline separating the gorgeous green meadows of Garner Valley on the west from the breathtaking arid desert views to the east. Several side trails lead up to the PCT from the valley fl oor and multiple small peaks line the trail on each side. A 15-minute drive south of town, these trails are hidden treasures.

One of my Desert Divide favorites is Cedar Springs Trail (Moderate, 1,350 ft. gain, 6.4 mi. round-trip). Nestled in a ravine just a mile off of the PCT, a hidden glen of towering cedars surrounds a fresh fl owing spring. As you enter the cathedral of trees, the air becomes crisply cool, and the cold spring beckons, a welcome relief after a warm hike. Note: Be sure to bring enough water in warmer months! Best Seasons: winter, spring and fall. Easygoing: For those who want to

commune with nature, but prefer an easygoing, walk more suitable for handicapped and strollers, a 15-minute drive north of town on Highway 243 will

take you to charming Lake Fulmor, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by pines, a walkway encircles the water and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

See Trails, page 30

Idyllwild’s trails: A menu of outdoor pleasures

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”

– John Muir

For more on local trails, see page 31

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of town, these trails are hidden treasures. and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

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To see the full Summer Program schedule of workshops and free events, or to register, visit: idyllwildarts.org/summer

Celebrate Summer

Choose from over 100 workshops, ranging from 2-day to 3-week-long hands-on arts classes, for everyone including passionate practicing professional/non-professional artists,

children, youth, and families. Workshops offered in Music, Dance, Theatre, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Jewelry, Native American Arts, Film, Fashion Design, and much more!

Whether or not you participate in the workshops, you can enjoy the many Summer Program concerts, artist lectures, gallery receptions – all open to the public free of charge!

With Art, Music, and Free Events at theIdyllwild Arts 64th Annual Summer Program

For more information call 951.659.2171 Ext. 2365 • Idyllwild Arts Campus, 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Free Summer Program Events:

June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Artists Receptions

July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Faculty Jazz Combo Concerts

July 2, 3 & 4, 12 noonNative American Arts Festival Lecture Series

July 5, 7p.m. Native American Arts Festival Fashion Show

July 9, 7p.m. Poetry Reading (David St. John, Jane Shore, Matthew Dickman, & guests)

July 31, August 3 & 8, 7:30p.m. Chamber Music Concert Series

August 10, 8p.m.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra Concert

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro • 54254 North Circle Dr. #C8 • 951.659.WINE(9463)

Village Market • 26000 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.3800

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Oma’s EuropeanBakery & Restaurant

54241 Ridge View Dr. • (951) 659-0203Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Your local source for raw, organic living foods!

Located in the Village Lane, 54200 N. Circle Drive, Unit D, Idyllwild • 951-659-3388

Also available at: Mountain Harvest Market in Idyllwild, Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert, Nature’s Heath Foods in Palm Springs

www.skyislandorganics.com

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Village Market features an extensive, full service deli. Order over the phone and take your food home, or walk in and enjoy free wifi in the deli seating area. Donuts and breakfast burritos can be found in the mornings, and the lunch and dinner hours bring a deep dish pizza, fried chicken, deli sandwiches and hot sandwiches made with fresh, choice meats. Conveniently located right on Highway 243.

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Serving lunch and dinner, Idyllwild Pizza Company provides a fun and casual atmosphere for dining with family and friends. Featuring many different types of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and 31 different types of beer, the restaurant also has a game arcade and sports TV. A great place to hang out, eat and have fun!

Idyllwild Pizza Company • 54391 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) • 951.659.5900

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An Idyllwild institution since 1973, Restaurant Gastrognome — affectionately called the “’Gnome” — offers fi ne dining and exceptional service. Open at 10 a.m. daily, the extensive menu includes fresh fi sh, unique pasta dishes, steak, lamb (“the best I’ve ever had!” one diner wrote), homemade bread and desserts. Located in downtown Idyllwild, you can enjoy the mountain view from the deck. In winter, the fi replace enhances the ’Gnome’s tasteful and cozy ambiance.

Restaurant Gastrognome • 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.5055 • gastrognome.com

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Locals call the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro “The Cheers of Idyllwild.” When you drop in, everyone will know your name by the time you leave. Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the bistro, which specializes in wine tastings and imported beers, also serves up delicious panini, Cuban sandwiches, soups and meat/cheese/fruit platters. Located in the Village Centre Plaza in downtown Idyllwild, the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro is a great place to relax and make new friends. L D $$

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Quik Stop • 54282 North Circle Dr. (next to Rustic Theatre) • 951.468.8118Quik Stop offers an opportunity to pick up a quick lunch or snack on the hill. Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, chili pie, nachos and pizza as well as veggie and salsa burgers feature on the menu. Hot chocolate and Starbucks coffee is available for those looking for a hot drink. Complete your meal with gelato, sorbet, soft serve, crepes or shaved ice. Outdoor seating is available. Conveniently located next to the Rustic Theatre.

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Mountain Harvest Market • 54423 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Plaza) • 951.659.4555Idyllwild’s favorite healthful foods market serves organic foods and natural products. To-go meals are prepared daily with love in the Soul Kitchen. Open 7 days a week, check out the Farmer’s Market every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 15 percent on local organic produce during the market.

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GOURMET PIZZA, PANINI, SALADS, SANDWICHES, MICROBREWS,

VIDEO GAMES & MORE(951) 659-5900(Next to the Post Offi ce)FOOD, FAMILY, FUN

PIZZA WITH ALTITUDE!

Gourmet & Healthy Foods Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic CandyYogurt Cones & Shakes • Cocoa & Hot Brewed Coffee

Date Shakes • Beer & Wine & Lots More

Country Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market

Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic Candy

Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe

Home of “Little T”

25980 Hwy. 243(at the entrance to Idyllwild)

(951) 659-5200

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Salads • Chili • Soups • Smoothies Hawaiian Ice • Gourmet Coffee • Tea

Dried Fruit • Chips • Candy • Nuts • Nachos • Cookies • Brownies

(951) 468-811854282 N. Circle Drive (next to the Rustic Theatre)

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Make our local bistro and wine shop in Idyllwild, California, your

destination before or after dinner.

Offering:

Wine and Beer Tastings

Soups, Flatbreads, Dips and Chips, Cheese/Meat/Fruit Trays

Great Wines: Rombauer, Cakebread, Grgich Hills, Thacher, Weins, MiddleRidge. Lapis Luna,

Cass, Bridlewood, Raymond, South Coast, Mont Pellier

Craft Beers: St Bernardus, Unibroue, Einstock,

Lost Abbey, Stone, Victory, North Coast, Anderson Valley

and more!

659-WINE (9463)

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DAILYSPECIALS!Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild

659-6038

Mountain Center CafeOpening May 2013Breakfast and Lunch

7 days a week 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.29470 Hwy 243 (951)659-2600

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54250 N. Circle Dr.P.O. Box 794Idyllwild, CA 92459

www.candycupboard.com951-659-5502Patty McKee | [email protected]

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Located in the Village Centre shopping plaza in downtown Idyllwild, Higher Grounds is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or other beverage. With comfy seating areas, shelves of books, games and WiFi access, visitors feel welcome to sit and sip. All coffee beverages are brewed with organic, fair trade coffee. Higher Grounds recently introduced Idyllwild Coffee Roasters, offering fresh roasted coffee beans and blends for purchase.

Higher Grounds Coffee House • 54245 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.1379 • highergroundscoffee.com

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Located in the heart of downtown Idyllwild, Jo’An’s serves home-style American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A fun and casual atmosphere, be sure to see the model train running! Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights. On summer weekends, you can choose to dine in the outdoor Barbecue Beer Garden, where BBQ ribs, chicken brats and foot-long hot dogs are served and live music is performed all afternoon. Canine friends welcome in the garden.

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • 25070 Village Center Dr. • 951.659.0295

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“We love the food here and we eat a lot of Mexican,” and “We always have a special time when we come here,” are just two of the rave reviews of Arriba. Loved by diners for its authentic Mexican dishes and friendly service, Arriba is also known for its delicious omelets that are served all day. Live jazz or rock musicians perform on the deck on warm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Arriba Mexican Restaurant • 25980 Highway 243 • 951.659.4960

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La Bella Montagna Pasta House • 26290 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2630Chef Mariah brings Roman diners’ favorite dishes to Idyllwild. She uses imported ingredients you can only fi nd in the sala di pranzo di Nonna (grandmother’s dining room). Buon Appetito! La Bella Montagna serves generous portions for recession-friendly prices, offers an authentic dining atmosphere and is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Sunday and for dinner from 5 to 10 pm and Tuesday through Sunday.

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Mountain Center Cafe • 29470 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2600

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DINING

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B L DReservations BreakfastServed

LunchServed

DinnerServed

OutdoorSeating

Dogs OKOutdoors Takeout Catering

OfferedBanquetFacilities

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Serving lunch and dinner, the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill provides a casual and fun atmosphere — complete with old-time lumber mill décor. Enjoy a view of Tahquitz while you dine inside or on the patio, where bands often perform. The American menu features generous burgers, chicken, fi sh & chips and ribs. Homemade pizza is baked fresh. A Mexican menu features tasty street tacos and fi sh tacos.

The Lumber Mill • 25985 Highway 243 • 951.659.0315

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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, La Casita features great Mexican dishes, including vegetarian, and also offers American fare. Known for its home-style cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service, La Casita provides a satisfying dining experience from the fi rst dip of a warm tortilla chip in mouth-watering homemade salsa to the last bite of dessert. The outdoor deck is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal on a warm day.

La Casita • 54650 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.6038 • idyllwild-lacasita.com

$$DLB $

Hidden Village, Idyllwild’s only Chinese restaurant, has been called a “hidden gem” with “the best Chinese I’ve ever had.” Tucked on a side street within easy walking distance from downtown Idyllwild, Hidden Village offers an extensive Mandarin and Szechwan menu, with specialties that diners come back for time and time again. The dining room is charming, with tradi-tional Chinese décor — or you can dine on the patio under the tall pines. The service is attentive and gracious.

Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant • 25840 Cedar St. • 951.659.2712

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The new Mountain Center Cafe breathes new life to the small junction connecting highways 243 and 74. The perfect pit-stop for travelers the cafe serves lunch and breakfast. Dine indoors or enjoy the scenic beauty on the large outdoor patio. The breakfast menu includes omelettes, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and fresh muffi ns. For lunch enjoy a sandwich, burger or salad. Be sure to grab a slice of Martha’s famous homemade pie.

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54423 Village Center Drive��������������������������www.mountainharvestmarket.com951-659-4555

Organic produce, take-out, groceries, cheeses, frozen foods, sweets & treats, coffee, bulk, bath & body, pet

Farmer’s Market every Saturday 10-3Local Produce Rain or Shine Fun for Everyone

(951) 659-029525875 Village Center Dr.

Open 7 days a week • Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar

La Bella Montagna Pasta House

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday served from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

951-659-2630 • 26290 Highway 243, IdyllwildRESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

“Buon Appetito!”

Owner and chef Mariah and “la Famiglia” invite you to savor heirloom recipes of

ancient Roman Cuisine in your dinner-cation to Rome, Italy; enjoyed by our family through generations passed. Dine in our “Sala di pranzo,” a homey Italian Villa

surrounded by the pines and “beautiful mountains” of Idyllwild.

OPEN EVERYDAY! 7AM till 7PM•Fri-Sat 9PM

Higher Grounds

H LIVE MUSIC 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. HFRIDAYS: Willy B.

SATURDAYS: Various artists

Lunch Special (M-F)Dinner Specials Buy 1 dinner, get 2nd half off!

Champagne Sunday BrunchFull Bar Open 7 Days

Happy Hour 1/2 price (M-F 2-5 pm)

25980 HWY. 243659-4960

OPEN M-SAT 8AM - 9PMSUN 8AM - 8PM

All DAY!Every DAY!

Seafood

Monday Night - Taco NightWednesday Night - Tostada NightThursday Night - Special Surprise

Margarita & Beer Night

BREAKFAST served Breakfast Special Buy 2 Get 2nd 1/2 Off (M-F 8-10 am)

25985 Hwy. 243 951-659-0315

Enter the Paul Bunyan Challenge! Entry fee: $25 Completely fi nish the 5 POUND Paul Bunyan Burger in 45 minutes and receive your entry fee back plus

additional prizes!

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Serving breakfast and lunch all day long and featuring homemade soups, chili, breads, baked goods and specialty cakes and pies upon request. Featuring healthy doses of delectable organic teas and coffees. Canine friends are welcome on the outdoor patio, where local musicians perform mellow music on the weekends. Inside the restaurant is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists and a shop offering unique gifts, teas and tea accessories.

Oma’s European Bakery & Restaurant • 54241 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.719.0206

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Your Idyllwild source for the fi nest handcrafted raw, organic, living foods with exceptional fl avor and nutrition. Specializing in sprouted nuts and nut butters, sprouted almond milk, and live sauerkraut and olives. Visit Sky Island in the Village Lane. Sky Island’s products are also sold at Mountain Harvest Market. Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert and Nature’s Health Food in Palm Springs. Email [email protected] for more information.

Sky Island Organics • 54200 N. Circle Dr. in the Village Lane • 951.659.3388

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LODGING

LODGING

Idyllwild Vacation Rentals • idyllvacationrentals.com • 1.800.297.1410 • 54280 N. Circle Dr., #1

The Grand Idyllwild Lodge • grandidyllwildlodge.com • 54820 Pine Crest Ave.

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Knotty Pine Cabins

PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN CHARM ON 3 ACRES

OF PINE SHADED LAND

KITCHENS • FIREPLACESReservations

(951) 659-2933www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com

54340 Pine Crest AvenueP.O. Box 477, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Manzanita Cabins

54100 Pine Crest Ave., P.O. Box 434Reservations (951) 659-3151

Woodburning Fireplaces & Kitchens • Air Conditioning“A few minutes walk to the village” Free WiFiCountry cabins with private deckswww.manzanitacabins.com

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The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast inn located on over two acres of pristine wilderness. Guests will enjoy luxury suites, amenities, views and wildlife. Opening in the spring of 2013.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins offers a variety of cottages and cabins, from simple to very exclusive, located throughout Idyllwild. There are cabins on the creek, secluded cabins, cozy cabins, pet-friendly cabins with fenced yards, cabins with a spa or pool, and more. All are immaculately kept by professional and friendly staff. Kitchen and bath needs, including linens and towels, are supplied. Driveways and decks are kept shoveled in the winter.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins • idyllwildvacationcabins.com • 951.659.5444 • 54380 North Circle Drive

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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals offers some of the fi nest properties in Idyllwild, from cozy cabins to luxurious homes. The friendly staff of “reservation agents” will help you fi nd just the right place to stay. Whether you’re seeking respite among the pines, celebrating an anniversary, reuniting with family or looking for a romantic weekend escape, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals will set you up with just the right accommodations. All properties are fully equiped and well maintained.

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Forget about the hurried pace of the city with an escape to the Fern Valley Inn. Off the beaten path, but just a 15-minute walk to town, this country-style inn offers a charming selection of private cottages and cabins that are furnished with antiques and homespun touches. Each has a queen-size bed, wood-burning stove or fi replace, fridge, cable TV, WiFi, private bath, and some have full kitchens. The well-maintained grounds invite you to meander on pathways through the garden and gazebo.

Fern Valley Inn • fernvalleyinn.com • 1.877.659.0466 • 25240 Fern Valley Road

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The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room bed and breakfast nestled at 6,200 feet, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild. The century-old lodge, with parquet wood fl oor, fi eldstone fi replace and vaulted ceiling, offers spectacular views of Tahquitz Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains. The innkeepers delight visitors with comfortable accommodations, many amenities and a hearty homemade mountain breakfast that could include Belgian waffl es, double cinnamon French toast, made-from-scratch muffi ns or a hearty quiche.

The Lodge at Pine Cove • thelodgeatpinecove.com • 1.866.563.4372 • 24900 Marion Ridge Drive, Pine Cove

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Thousand Trails • 951.659.4097 • 24400 Canyon Trail, Pine CoveEscape to cooler summer temperatures, peace and quiet and fresh mountain air at Thousand Trails. Cool off in the heated pool after a full day of horseback riding, fi shing and hiking. Play basketball, volleyball or shuffl eboard with friends and family or spend time in the recreational lodge at this full resort. All cabins are fully furnished and equipped. Yurts and campsites are also available. Pets are welcome in some units.

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The Bear’s DenAlkire on the Creek

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins

For Your Guest• 24-hour customer service• Professional, friendly staff

• All paper products, soft soap & kitchen needs supplied

• Towels & sheets provided at no charge• We shovel driveways and decks

Working Hard for Our Cabin Owners• Taking great care of the homes

• Great website with online booking• Maintenance taken care of

• Homes winterized• Payments and statements every 15th

Premium Vacation Cabins Located Throughout Idyllwild

Clean, Cozy Cabins, Spectacular Views, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Pet-Friendly Cabins and Fenced Yards. Cabins on the Creek, Secluded Cabins, Linens & Towels Supplied at No Extra Charge

951.659.5444 (offi ce)951.663.0527 (after hours)[email protected] North Circle Drive

www.idyllwildvacationcabins.com

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LODGINGStay in comfort in one of these little cottages. They sleep up to four people and some are dog-friendly. Ask about the quaint and comfortable Rose Cottage, located on Strawberry Creek in Fern Valley. Enjoy the sound of the creek from the back deck. Follow a creek-side trail further up into Fern Valley or into Idyllwild for some shopping or dining. Or enjoy upgraded amenities of the Sylvan Cottage, located in Pine Cove. Call to fi nd the perfect little cottage for your stay.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild • lmcidyllwild.com • 951.659.1938

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Woodland Park Manor offers a variety of guest lodgings — from simple cottages to exclusive mountain cabins with premiere amenities — all in beautiful wooded settings. The manor, situated on 5 acres, has a beautiful swimming pool. From romantic getaways to family vacations, the staff will help you fi nd your perfect place and take pride in providing immaculate rooms and warm, friendly service. Woodland Park Manor has been a popular Idyllwild lodging destination since 1954.

Woodland Park Manor • woodlandparkmanor.com • 1.877.659.2657 • 55350 South Circle Drive

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Peaceful Mountain Inn is located about 2.5 miles above Idyllwild and features incredible mountain view rooms. Situated on several wooded acres of park-like grounds, the lodge and rooms can be rented individually or reserved for a group event of up to 38 people. There is an outdoor barbecue and inside game room with 61” TV on cable that are great for family reunions or group retreats. Because of its fabulous location and size, the inn is perfect for a modest wedding. Dogs are welcome.

Peaceful Mountain Inn • peacefulmountaininn.com • 855.659.5033 • 23481 Highway 243

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Located right in the heart of the village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and galleries, the historic Idyllwild Inn offers cabins from studios to three bedrooms that have kitchens, fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. Theme rooms are available. Family-friendly, there is a playground for the kids. Dogs are welcome. Family-owned, the Idyllwild Inn staff carry on the friendly tradition established when the fi rst visitors arrived in Idyllwild on horse and buggy.

Idyllwild Inn • idyllwildinn.com • 1.888.659.2552 • 54300 Village Center Drive

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Magnifi cent ViewsFishing • Golf CourseConference CenterFireplace Cottages

www.alhatti.com(951) 659-2066

Individual & Group Bookings Available

New Spirit Vacation Homes Let us plan your next amazing getaway!

(951) 659-3100 or (909) 910-5005 newspiritvacationhomes.com

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Experience Idyllwild in a Luxurious Log Cabin!

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Elite Mountain Homes offers two vacation rentals that have been called “The prettiest rentals in Idyllwild”: The Creekside, a beautiful French chateau-style home in Fern Valley, and Cabin in the Pines, a large ranch-style mountain home near town. The Creekside features a beautiful spiral oak staircase that leads to an exquisite master suite and opulent bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and heated fl oor. All the Creekside’s bedrooms have fi replaces. The Cabin in the Pines, great for the family, has a pool and outdoor barbecue. It also has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Elite Mountain Homes • idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com • 310.398.6058

$$$

Experience Idyllwild in a luxurious Finnish log cabin. New Spirit Vacation Homes offers a variety of rental cabins, from 2-4 bedrooms with views from the forest to the ocean, or the many unique features of The Dome. Cabins have a fully-equipped kitchen, fi replace, cable TV, jacuzzi tubs, WiFi and include linens. New Spirit’s vacation Homes provide the perfect getaway for individuals, families and groups. The personable staff provides 24-hour service. Pets are welcome.

New Spirit Vacation Homes • newspiritvacationrentals.com • 951.659.3100

$$$

Imagine a luxurious resort with every amenity, including a golf course set on 120 acres of rolling mountaintop that is sculptured with giant old oak trees and graceful tall pines. The night sky is so clear and close, you can pick out constellations from the sky’s thousands of visible stars. Alhatti is the premiere place to host your next retreat, with private cottages and a conference center for group gatherings. Alhatti also hosts weddings and family reunions.

Alhatti Private Christian Resort & Retreat Center • alhattichristianretreat.com

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951.659.2066 • 23551 Highway 243, Pine Cove

Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a generous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a fi replace, kitchen and even a 2-person Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and WiFi. Bluebird is within easy walking distance to town on more than 2-1/2 acres of land near hiking trails. Dog-friendly. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down your head for a night or a romantic and luxurious getaway, the Bluebird Cottage Inn has it all.

Bluebird Cottage Inn • bluebirdcottageinn.com • 951.659.2696 • 26620 Saddle Drive

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From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals features the fi nest in vacation properties. Visit our offi ce and discuss your

vacation plans with our reservation agents or visit our website.It’s an easy way to choose just the right setting for the romantic weekend,

family reunion, wedding and/or reception, group activity or holiday celebration.All of our Idyllwild vacation homes are fully equipped and our staff is

ready to welcome and assist you in providing for your every need.

So, won’t you join us? We are just a phone call away!

1-800-297-141054280 N. Circle Drive

P.O. Box 222 • Idyllwild, CA 92549Offi ce: (951) 659-5015

Fax: (951) 659-3116www.idyllvacationrentals.com

offi [email protected]

GUEST REFERRAL If you are happy with our services, tell all your friends. For every reservationreferred by you, you will receive a $50 gift certifi cate on your next visit!

Providing Great Service & Great Vacations Since 1985!

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt, Owner/Artists

EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY

everittsminerals.com

~ Mineral Specimens ~ Fossils~ Antique Japanese

Woodblock Prints~ Local Artists

Adjacent to Idyllwild Living Room GalleryP.O. Box 3740 • 54300 No. Circle Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549 • Tel: 951-659-7075Email: [email protected]

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Phone: (310) 398-6058Website: www.idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com

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Elegance in the MountainsFern Valley Chateau

Romantic � Secluded � SpaciousOverlooks Strawberry Creek �

Gated � Sleeps 14 �Three River Rock Fireplaces

Elite Mountain Homes

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Cabin in the Pines

The Fireside Inn offers cottages and cabins that accommodate from 2 to 10 people at two different locations — one in downtown and the other in the woods. Most have fi replace, kitchens and spa tubs, and all have cable TV and WiFi. The innkeepers take pride in providing comfortable and clean rooms and friendly service. Dogs are welcome.

Fireside Inn • thefi resideinn.com • 951.659.2966 • 54540 North Circle Drive

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With great rates to stay on the Hill, averaging fi ve to 15 percent less than any other option, the Mile High Country Inn also offers the best location in town. Enjoy the quiet, intimate, clean rooms featuring charming decor. Each room has a king-sized bed, woodburning fi replace and mini fridge. Two of the suites feature a Whirlpool tub and scenic outdoor views. Each room has a private outdoor area for relaxing and enjoying a cool evening breeze.

Mile High Country Inn • milehighcountryinn.com • 951.659.2931 • 54605 North Circle Drive

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Known for gracious hospitality and charming, homelike ambiance, the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B offers rooms and cabins with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, spa tub and WiFi. The inns’ grounds, an offi cial Backyard Wildlife Habitat, offer a perfect place to walk along the creek or in the gardens. A gourmet organic breakfast is served daily. With many little luxuries, this is truly a place to “idyll in the wild,” while still close to town.

Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast • strawberrycreekinn.com • 1.800.262.8969

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On a hillside, 1/2-mile from the village, Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse offers choices from rooms with knotty pine interiors to private cabins. All have kitchen facilities, cable TV, WiFi, balcony and stunning, panoramic views. “Pure rooms” are available for allergy sufferers. Breakfast delivered to your door, including fresh-baked scones and homemade jam or lemon curd (or enjoy a hearty homemade breakfast at the Bunkhouse’s sister inn, the Strawberry Creek Inn). Steps to County Park hiking trail. Dogs allowed in some rooms.

Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse • strawberrycreekinn.com/bunkhouse.htm • 1.888.400.0071

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Small, cozy vacation cottages & studios in the

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Annual SitesMonthly Rates • Group Events

(951) [email protected]

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Idyllwild

Intimate Guest Rooms and SuitesKing Bed • Fireplace

Whirlpool Tub Availablewww.milehighcountryinn.com

(951) 659-2931

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Tucked away on a quiet road, but within easy walking distance to Idyllwild’s restaurants, shops and galleries, Manzanita Cabins offers quaint individual cabins complete with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, WiFi and private deck. Some have a kitchen, air conditioning and a Jacuzzi tub. Just around the corner from the County Park, it’s also the perfect place to relax after a day spent hiking one of the area’s many trails.

Manzanita Cabins • manzanitacabins.com • 951.659.3151 • 54100 Pine Crest Avenue

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Knotty Pine Cabins, just a short walk to town, offers eight cabins and duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees, manzanitas and native lilac bushes. Taking pride in providing lodging that has mountain ambiance, the innkeepers describe their cabins as “rustic luxury,” with amenities such as fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. The deck is a perfect spot to sit back and watch the squirrels and blue jays play. Family pets are welcome in some cabins.

Knotty Pine Cabins • knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com • 951.659.2933 • 54340 Pine Crest Avenue

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The Lodge at Pine CoveBed and Breakfast

Five comfortable guest rooms

Hearty family- style breakfast

24900 Marion Ridge Drive(866) 563-4372 http://www.thelodgeatpinecove.com

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entrepreneurs followed Harriet Snyder’s example, typically pursuing personal ideals. Harry James started his rugged Trailfi nders Camp (now the James Reserve) at Lake Fulmor to stimulate character development in boys. Ann Lay founded Idyllwild Institute-Fiesta as a combined fi nishing school and citizenship program for Junior ROTC girls. At Hurkey Creek, Dan Slater built Camp Roosevelt for children and families (now Camp Ronald McDonald). Beverly Hills attorney Oscar Lawler deeded his elegant lodge in Dark Canyon to Riverside County for a youth camp. Most recently, Guided Discoveries Inc. bought the former Desert Sun School campus on Saunders Meadow in 1991 to house the science center known as Astrocamp. With changing economic times and founders’ deaths, some camps closed.

Camp Tahquitz became part of the county park and neighboring Cedar Glen subdivision in 1958. Peak and Pine Camp’s 40-year lifetime ended in 1962 ; its subdivided site today houses the Rainbow Inn. JMV Pathfi nders Camp moved out to Pine Springs Ranch near Garner Valley in 1961, and its Idyllwild property was soon acquired by the Jewish organization Habonim Dror for the 20-year run of Camp Gilboa (now incorporated into Idyllwild Pines).

Getting away from everyday cares to meet new friends, however temporary, absorb the mountain environment, and focus attention on higher ideals can be an exhilarating experience at any age. Its importance only increases as society becomes more urbanized. While balancing idealistic aims with adolescent hormones can be a challenge, and exhilaration fades once back in the routine, fond memories persist. Again and again, they lure us back to Idyllwild.

Buckhorn Camp A Ministry of Community of Christ

Buckhorn Camp is committed to providing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths to share in joy, hope, love and peace.

Come …

Relax– 120 acres of pine trees, manzanitas, breathtaking views, streams, deer, birds and, of course, squirrels.Rest – dormitory style lodges, A-frame cabins, hotel style rooms, summer tents and RV sites.Renew – inspiration point, outdoor labyrinth and chapel in the pines, and the Peace Center with state-of-the-art audio/visual system.Refi ll – nutritious tasty meals, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available.Recreation – human foosball, hiking, Frisbee golf, ping pong, horseshoes, full gym for volleyball, basketball and more!

Church, Spiritual, Recovery, School, Reunion

or ... YOUR group,WE have a place for you! 40 to 300+ year round

24641 Highway 243 • Idyllwild CA • www.buckhorncamp.org • (951) 659-2995

THE STORE AT TAHQUITZ PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

(877) 439-5278 (877) 439-5278

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Forest Furniture GalleryEnjoy the world atmosphere of our eclectic gallery. We offer a diverse rangeof art, antiques and collectibles. If you’relooking for that personal, one-of-a-kindgift, or simply want something to remind you of your trip to the mountains, thisis the place! (714) 717-9447www.forestfurnituregallery.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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Courtyard GalleryContemporary art at its best! A vital, diverse gallery featuring pottery, visual art and photography of eight internationally acclaimed local artists:Carol Mills, Helen Atik, Lorel Cornman, Debbie Crowell,Mark Alan Meader, Terry Rothrock, Cher Townsend, Trish Tuley and Jan Priestley. (951) 659-2774www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.org

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

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Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.comquietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER

County Park • Day-Use FeeExciting Children’s Activities & Crafts

Discover Idyllwild’s natural history and native culture with a hike through a yellow pine forestInterpretive programs and guided nature walks

School field trips • Dog friendly (on leash)Unique sites for memorials and special occasions

Variety of volunteer opportunitiesFree admission with Friends membership

Visit our museum & browse our nature store

25225 Hwy 243 • 1/2 mile north of IdyllwildOpen Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(951) 659-3850 • www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net

Explore over 200 acres of natural beauty

with 3-1/2 miles of hiking trails

By Dr. Larry KawanoAstrocamp Curriculum Development Director

Astrocamp boasts one of the premier science and adventure programs in California. It’s

residential science and summer camp programs are designed to totally immerse campers in new experiences and to help them gain new skills. Astrocamp is unique in having programs specializing in physics, astronomy, and space exploration. Its mission is to expose kids to these topics in the way they learn naturally and most effectively: through hands-on unusual and exciting experiences and tons of fun. Camp programs include: Residential Science: During the school year, schools from as far away as Stockton, Las Vegas, and Tucson

The Astrocamp experience

bring their 4th through 8th graders here for three or five days. Summer Camp: During the summer, parents

drop off campers for any of the three one-week sessions in June or either of the two week sessions in July. By adding their own selection of electives to a set of core activities, campers can design their own summer experience of adventure, science, and creativity. On the adventure side of things, campers can glide down a 700’ zip line, climb formidable rock formations that surround Idyllwild, ride trails on mountain bikes, and climb a rock wall simulating a Mars canyon. Campers explore science, space and technology through rocketry, astronaut training, an activity involving electricity and magnetism called “Volts & Jolts,” and Astrolab, a space mission simulation. Artful creative expression comes through such activities as radio broadcasting,

See Astrocamp, next page

ASTRONAUT TRAINING AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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blacksmithing, arts and crafts, and gaming classes. Remington Detzel, 16, went to Astrocamp two years ago. “What I loved about it was that it made learning really fun with hands-on experiences, he recalled.

“Usually only a few get to do stuff like that but we all got to do it.” Astrocamp began in 1988 as a pilot program at a camp in the San Gabriel Mountains. Astrocamp found a permanent home in Idyllwild in 1992 and since then has offered residential science and summer camp experiences for over 20 years. Astrocamp is one of 5 units run by Guided Discoveries, Inc. headquartered in Claremont. The other units -- 3 camps on Catalina Island and the Tole Mour, a 3-master that sails out of Long Beach Harbor -- specialize in marine science. You can learn more about Astrocamp at our website www.astrocamp.org or by phoning our office at (951) 659-6062.

Royal Pines Estates

• RV spaces from only $28 per day and $450 per month.• Free WiFi year-round on the front patio and in the Recreation Room.• Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails.• Amenities include Swimming Pool, Recreation Room, Organized Activities and More.• Close walking distance to Idyllwild School & Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Full-time on-site manager would love to show you around.

26350 Delano Drive, Idyllwild • (951) 659-2691

RV Resort &Manufactured

Home Park

“JOLTS AND VOLTS,” EXPERIENCING ELECTRICITY AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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OPEN YEAR-ROUNDCamping, fi shing, boating, hiking, boat & bike rentals, picnicking, general store, bird watching, basketball,

volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more. Group sites and monthly sites also available.

(951) 659-2680 56570 Highway 74, Mountain Center

LakeHemetRecreation.com

By Michael CarrilloPasadena, CaliforniaCamper from 1967-1972Camp Roosevelt in Mountain Center

I was lucky to attend camp in the Idyllwild area during the years from 1967 through 1972. Camp Roosevelt was nestled about seven miles from Idyllwild in Garner Valley

located right next to the Hurkey Creek campground. I was 10 ½ when I began attending the camp, which had been in existence for over 30 years. It was then owned and managed by Dan Slater. It was a co-ed camp that my brother Steve and I attended during the 60’s counter-cultural revolution. We had hippies as counselors and no parents at the camp, and seldom on parents’ weekend. It was an overnight camp where you could stay from three to eight weeks. We lived in cabins, the boys on one side of the camp and the girls on the other side. However, all our activities and meals were coed. For activities, we had archery, hiking, boating and fi shing on Lake Hemet, photography, ceramics, dances, drama and just about any activity that a boy or girl from six to 15 could want. We also had the opportunity for overnights in the

Childhood summers at campmountains above Idyllwild. For those trips, we started at Humber Park on our way to some of the best hiking and camping in the country. Before starting our camping trips, we had some time in Idyllwild. We would start in Mountain Center at Taylors for the best hamburgers and chili on the mountain. Idyllwild then was a bonanza of opportunity for a teenager. It was before lattes and cappuccinos and Idyllwild was a still a sleepy village. But we had the general store, the

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DIANE SCHUUR • HARVEY MASON'S CHAMELEONPROJECT • DENISE DONATELLI • CASEY ABRAMS• ROB THORSEN TRIO FEATURING JOSH WHITE• CLAYTON CAMERON'S CLIFFORD BROWN-MAXROACH PROJECT • TIM WEISBERG QUARTETAMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET • H.B. BARNUM GOSPEL• EUPHORIA BRASS BAND • CHUCK ALVAREZBAND • IZZY CHAIT • RAY GOREN BAND • JOHNDAVERSA SEXTET • ROBIN ADLER • TRIO HOTCLUB• PAUL CARMAN QUARKET PLUS 1 • JANIS MANNAND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL MUSICIANS

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The 20th Anniversary Idyllwild Jazz in the Pineswill take place amid the towering native pine andoak forest on the Idyllwild Arts campus. Worldrenowned jazz and blues artists perform on multiple stages throughout the weekend.

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TrailsContinued from page 6

Devil’s Slide (Moderate, 1600 ft. gain, fi ve mile round-trip): Devil’s Slide is a popular hike with great views and access to a myriad of other high-country trails. It’s heavily traveled in the summer with a limited number of daily permits on the weekends. If you manage to grab one of the coveted permits, watch for the “Wishing Tree” about halfway up to Saddle Junction and try to throw a rock

LEMON LILY FESTIVAL & a Little Bluegrass Music

Idyl lwild

For festival & concert updates check out our website www.lemonlilyfestival.comNature Center: (951) 659-3850

Free bluegrass music in the Center of Town!

July 13 & 14, 2013, 9am-4pmat the Idyllwild Nature Center

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just right to make it into the hollow at the top of the old dead snag. Once you reach Saddle Junction, you’ll have the choice of fi ve trails. From a fern- lined journey down Willow Creek Trail, to the sun-dappled Tahquitz Meadow, and a sweeping 360-degree view from the fi re lookout at Tahquitz Peak, you can’t go wrong! (Unless you don’t bring a map!) Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall. Into mountain biking? We have some great trails for you! For resource conservation and safety, not every trail

is open for mountain biking, so it’s a good idea to check with the local experts: Th e USFS Ranger Station can point you to mountain bike designated trails and our hometown bicycle shop, “Th e Hub” is a fountain of local information. Know before you go: Before heading out on any hike, make sure to stop at the USFS Ranger Station for free trail permits, Adventure passes for parking ($5), hiking maps and current trail information are available from your friendly local rangers.

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OUTDOORS

Day Hikes *Pacifi c Crest National Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 2.6 milesHumber Park to Tahquitz View Drive

Fuller Ridge Trail • One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gainin feet = 3,000 • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

OR

Seven Pines Trail • One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet= 2,600 • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

OR

Marion Mountain Trail • One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

OR

Devil’s Slide Trail • One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain infeet = 1,700 • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

Deer Springs Trail • One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • One-way distance = 1.7 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 700 • Tramway Terminal to Round Valley

Spider Peak Trail • One-way distance = 5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,800 • Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

Adventure Pass An Adventure Pass may be required in order to park vehicles on some Forest Service lands. A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pass, do not need an Adventure Pass.Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in or near the San Jacinto Ranger District are: Idyllwild Chevron, Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild Shell, Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market., Nomad Ventures and Fern Valley Emporium. For more information on areas that require a pass, or on other vendors in your area, call the U.S. Forest Service at (909) 382-2922.

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• Mt. San Jacinto State Park 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild(951) 659-2607

* There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

HIKING

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U.S. Forest Service CampgroundsRESERVATIONS: 1.877.444.6777; www.recreation.gov

Black Mountain Group CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Boulder Basin CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Dark Canyon Campground Dark Canyon Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Fern Basin CampgroundFern Basin Road, 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild

Marion Mountain CampgroundFern Basin Road, 7 miles north of Idyllwild

Pinyon Flat CampgroundHighway 74, east of Highway 371

Ribbonwood Equestrian Camp-ground

Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Santa Rosa Springs CampgroundSanta Rosa Truck Trail, off Highway 74 near

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IDYLLWILD COUNTY PARK (1/4 mi)

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HUMBER PARK (2-1/2 mi)

STONE CREEK Campground (6 mi)

FERN BASIN Campground (7-1/2 mi)

MARION MTN. Campground

(8 mi)

DARK CANYON Campground

(8-1/2 mi)

BOULDER BASIN Campground (14 mi)

BLACK MTN. GROUP (17 mi)

FULLER MILL CREEK (7-1/2 mi)

LAKE FULMOR (10 mi)

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Mt. San Jacinto State ParkRESERVATIONS: 1.800.444.7275; www.reserveamerica.com

Idyllwild CampgroundMt. San Jacinto State Park, Highway 243, Idyllwild

Stone Creek CampgroundStone Creek Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Riverside County ParksRESERVATIONS: 1.800.234.7275; riversidecountyparks.org/reservations

Idyllwild County ParkCounty Park Road, Idyllwild

Hurkey Creek ParkHighway 74, 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild

McCall Memorial ParkMcCall Park Road, off Highway 74

near Mountain Center

Private CampsLake Hemet CampgroundOff Highway 74 in Garner Valley

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.2680

Thousand Trails Idyllwild Tent/RV Resort

3-4 miles north of Idyllwild in Pine Cove

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.4097

CAMPING

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MOUNTAIN BIKING With approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails open to bicyclists, the San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain bikers of all levels. For that reason, the local mountain trails have become extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service has mountain biking regulations in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacifi c Crest Trail. If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and Humber Park, visitors must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922 for more details. The pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 and a $30 annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. Passes are available at the Forest Service offi ce and several vendors around town (see page 31 for listing). The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for mountain bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open for equestrians and hikers on trails and vehicles on roads; helmets are highly recommended; control your speed; avoid riding after dark; and, carry a map (available at the Forest Service).

Idyllwild-area Mountain Bike Trails • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek, this easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to vehicles.

Parking is available at the day-use area within the Hurkey Creek Campground or outside the park. • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain bike riding. • May Valley Trail System: Currently closed due to erosion. • The Hub Trail System: This winding trail system incorporates great views of Alvin Meadow and the Grotto. Trails climb from behind Idyllwild Arts up toward Pine Cove. Moderate to challenging. • 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. • 24-hour Loop: Starting and ending at Hurkey Creek County Park, this challenging ride starts with a tough climb up to Keen Summit, traverses through Johnson Meadow and features a fast and fl owy descent through chaparral to complete the 11-mile loop. Hurkey Creek day use fees apply. • Other Trails: Pinyon Loop, South Ridge Trail and Webster Trail. Brendan Collier updated this report.

A MOUNTAIN BIKER WIGGLES THROUGH A TIGHT SPOT.

COURTESY: BRENDAN COLLIER

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FISHINGLAKE HEMETLake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is a fi sherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural channel catfi sh, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good sport fi shing. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 30 in this magazine for more information. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with fi shing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they confl ict with fi shing. Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside mo ments to many visitors to the Hill area. Contact the camp ground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information.

LAKE FULMORAbout 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Lake Fulmor is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game from spring through summer. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout fi shing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, the lake freezes over in winter. Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists.A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.

STRAWBERRY CREEKStrawberry Creek is the only stream where fi shing is allowed in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish and Game no longer stocks fi sh in Fuller Mill, North Fork and Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a protected species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. The fi sh-planting program is fi nanced through fi shing licenses and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and there is a daily bag limit of fi ve trout during the year-round season. One-year licenses are available to California residents at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fi shing/ for 2012 license rates and free fi shing days throughout California. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market, Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies.

THOUSAND TRAILSThousand Trails’ seasonal fi shing pond is stocked with tilapia, blue gill and catfi sh. Fishing permits are only $10 and free for 6-years-old and under with an adult permit. Equipment and bait can be purchased at the store. Fish cleaning station located at the pond. Picnic tables and barbecues available. Call 659-4097 for more information.

Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park on public land if not camping. Day use fees apply at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails.

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY

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Idyllwild Area Historical Museum

Idyllwild’s past collected in one unique location!

MUSEUM SHOP Mementos and books on local history

54470 N. Circle Dr. at Oakwood Call for Hours: (951) 659-2717

13th Annual Mountain Home Tour

Saturday, Sept. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person

The Museum of the award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is located in a charming cabin at 54470 North Circle Drive, and the quaintness of the surroundings encourages you to step right in. In 1922, C. L. Emerson, the primary developer of Idyllwild as a village, sold the property to Della Ferguson. The cabin and garage were built in 1930, and are typical of the Craftsman architectural style of many early bungalows in Southern California. For most of its life the cabin housed one family. In a period lasting almost 60 years, three generations of the Butts family spent their summers exploring the many hiking trails, horseback riding in the forest, and wading in the cool waters of Strawberry Creek. The Historical Society acquired the property in 2002 and spent a year restoring the cabin and remodeling the garage. Today, the museum exhibits many historical artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of this region. Currently featured is the history of climbing on world-famous Tahquitz (Lily) Rock. Early Idyllwild kitchenware, implements from pioneer lumber barons, samples of furniture from a local factory, and numerous photos and documents are displayed to tell the story of the Idyllwild area and the interesting characters who made it possible. You are invited to visit the museum and learn the fascinating history of the surrounding mountain communities. Docents and volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Write to the Museum at [email protected] or P.O. Box 3320, Idyllwild, CA, 92549. Phone 951-659-2717. Or visit idyllwildhistory.org.

How Idyllwild got its nameBy 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 and promptly built a sawmill on upper Dutch Flat. In the summer of 1890, they opened a tent resort on a forested bench just west of Strawberry Creek and called it Camp Idylwilde. The camp was located about where the Idyllwild Tree Monument stands in the center of town today.

Learn more about the history of the Idyllwild area

Besides managing his sawmill on Dutch Flat and Camp Idylwilde, George Hannahs, ever the entrepreneur, opened a general store in lower Strawberry Valley, about where today’s Tollgate Road crosses Strawberry Creek to Idyllwild Arts. On March 3, 1893, a post office was established at the Hannahs’ store and George Hannahs was appointed as the first postmaster. The couple named the store and post office Rayneta, in honor of their young son Raymond. Contrary to legend, George and Sarah had no daughter named Henrietta. In 1900, Dr. Walter Lindley, a Los Angeles physician, and a number of other doctors incorporated the California Health Resort Company and announced plans to build a sanatorium in Strawberry Valley. The Riverside Press (May 26, 1900) reported, “The plan is to put the sanatorium on the upper end of the valley, at what is now Idylwilde,” which clearly indicates that the name Idylwilde was then in use for that portion of the valley. The large two-story structure was named the Idyllwild Sanatorium, undoubtedly because it was located on the site of the Hannahs’ old Camp Idylwilde. It opened for patients in June 1901 with Ralph Lowe as manager and Charles Rutledge as bookkeeper and secretary. Mr. Rutledge brought

See Idyllwild, page 45

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FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTERFamily Practice, Cardiology, Pediatric Medicine, Endocrinology & Therapeutic Lifestyle Medicine

Open 6 days a week(available after hours & Sundays for emergencies)

951-659-9912Located at 54910 Pine Crest Ave. at Fern Valley Corners in Idyllwild.

By Nancy BorchersDistrict Review Board member& Marshall SmithAssistant Editor

Idyllwild’s downtown business core is now the only historic district in the unincorporated

area of Riverside County. With the appointment of a local review board in Jan. 2013, the downtown district is now protected by architectural guidelines designed to preserve its mid 20th century identity and ambience. Idyllwild is a picturesque alpine village with no stoplights, major chain stores, or fast food restaurants. It retains an appearance not much changed since the 1960’s. Its downtown buildings tell the history of the area in its central architecture, a step back in time to a less stressful time. L.S.A. Associates in Riverside was commissioned by the county in 2009 to conduct a survey of Idyllwild’s business district to determine which

Idyllwild Downtown Historic District explainedbuildings qualified as historic resources under national, California, or Riverside County historic registers or the California Environmental Quality Act. Of 159 properties surveyed, 63 qualified as historic resources under applicable guidelines, with the oldest, the Log Cabin Realty building on North Circle, dating back to 1917. Historic districts are considered a cultural cache, drawing so-called “heritage tourists” interested in history. In the 1920’s through 1940, Idyllwild was a major draw for Los Angeles tourists. Many of the early clips from Los Angeles newspapers refer to Idyllwild as Southern California’s “Garden of Eden.” The San Jacinto mountain hamlet became a popular recreational getaway for L.A. residents.The Idyllwild Downtown Historic

District has been formed to help maintain the distinguished original qualities of its historic buildings. Changes in building codes endanger these historic resources by requiring upgrades that are impossible to achieve without destroying historic details of the buildings. By forming the Idyllwild district, the County of Riverside acknowledged the value of Idyllwild’s historic buildings and the importance

See District, page 46

IDYLLWILD’S OLDEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING, NOW LOG CABIN REALTY, BUILT IN 1917.

PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

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5/18

P L E I N A I R 6/10-12

FOURTH OF JULY 7/4

HOME TOUR8/14

LEMON LILY7/13-14

JAZZ FESTIVAL8/7/18

ART & WINE10/12

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, MAY 2Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, MAY 3First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800. Artist Show Opening Reception, 6-8

p.m. Desert Art Center, Palm Springs.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior Show

III, Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 10.

First Friday Reader’s Theater, Isis Theatre Company production, 7:30 p.m. Caine Learning Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 4Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, MAY 9Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 10Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Sandii Castleberry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 11Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.Idyllwild Firefi ghters Association Benefi t

Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, MAY 12Sons of the American Legion Mother’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.

THURSDAY, MAY 16Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Inter Arts Visiting Artist Lecture, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. IAM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 17Visual Arts End of Year Sale, Noon-5

p.m. Ataloa Studio, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior

Show IV, 6-7:30 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 24.

Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

That’s All Folk, John King, Elaine Latimer & Bill Shepard, 6:30-9: 30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 18Idyllwild Earth Fair, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Town

Hall.Live music around the campfi re, dancing

& s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 19Theatre Mainstage Production #4,

2-4 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, MAY 21Spring Jazz Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22Creative Writing Senior Readings, 7:30-

8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, MAY 23Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Creative Writings Senior Readings,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 24Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, MAY 25Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Memorial Day Barbecue, 3-7 p.m. American Legion Post 800.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 26Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Idyllwild Rotary Club’s Annual Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Town Hall.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Idyllwild Nature Center.

MONDAY, MAY 27Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

THURSDAY, MAY 30Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run & Fitness Walk,

7 a.m. Center of town.Awards & Pancake Breakfast 5K & 10K,

9 a.m. Town Hall.Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JUNE 3Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800.Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein

Air Festival, Artist Panel and Demonstration, 6-9 p.m. Idyllwild Living Room Gallery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. thoughout the village.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival Open Exhibit and Awards, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location TBA.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Continued

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16American Legion Auxiliary Father’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Auxiliary.

Metals Week lectures, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 17Hot Clay Lecture: James Tisdale, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception: Hot Clay, Metals

Week & Faculty, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Continues through June 23.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18Artist Lecture: Scott Prior, Ron

Pokrasso & Barbara Nechis, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19Hot Clay Lecture: Christa Assad, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20Metals Week Student Show, 4-5 p.m.

Krone Library Patio, Idyllwild Arts.Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Hot Clay Lecture: Jason Bige Burnett,

7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23Hot Clay Lecture: Richard Burkett

& Joe Molinaro, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 24Native Artist Demonstration: Nathan

Youngblood, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Opening Reception: Hot Clay & Faculty Exhibit, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25Artist lectures: Cari Hernandez, Dan

Welden & Iva Gueorguieva, 7- 8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Hot Clay Lecture: Sunshine Cobb, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28Adult Student Culminations, 4-5 p.m.

Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Native American Arts Pottery Firing: Nathan Youngblood, Santa Clara Pueblo, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30Native Arts Week, Trunk Show:

Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Carving & Weaving, 1-4 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Panel: Native American Arts at ISOMATA, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JULY 1Native Arts Week lecture: Guest

Artists, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 2Native Arts Week lecture: Freddie

Bitsoie, Native Cuisine in the Americas, plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Artist Lecture: Bill Perkins, Margaret Scanlan, Greg Kennedy & David Delgado, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Native Arts Week lecture: Dr. Jessica

Metcalfe, Native American Fashion plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JULY 4Annual Rotary Club Independence

Day Parade, 10 a.m. North Circle Drive.

Native Arts Week lecture: TBA plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Summer Concert Series featuring Ken Dahleen & His Big Band Staff, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Native Arts Week Film Night: “Akway

Nyewaa: Coming Back Home” by Phillip Espinoza, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 5Adult Arts Center Culminations,

4-5 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Children’s Center Open House, Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Native Arts Week, Performance: Native Fashion Show (featuring 10 designers) with the Cahuilla Birdsingers, 7-8 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 6Native American Arts Pottery Firing:

Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Ortiz, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 8Artist lectures: Rebecca Campbell,

Laura Wait, Renee Azenaro & Nicholas Simmons, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Vocal Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 9Poetry Reading: Jane Shore, Ed Skoog,

Brendan Constantine, David St. John, Anna Journey & Matthew Dickman, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 11Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Poetry Reading: Poetry Week

Students, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 12Adult Arts Center Culminations, 4-5

p.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Song & Dance Performance, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 134th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Computer Animation Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fiction Reading, 10-11 a.m. Todd Quad, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 10-11 a.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Adventures in Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Mini-Musical Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13Animal Rescue Friends Pet Expo, 10

a.m.-4 p.m. Community Center site.Painting & Drawing Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Filmmaking Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Piano Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Piano Recital, 1-2p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Workshop Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Adventures Culmination, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Kathy Harmon-Luber’s “Reflections,” artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Don Reed & Erik Kramer-Webb, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JULY 144th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged

Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Reception and Awards Ceremony, noon-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 16Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 18Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Beer tasting event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JULY 19Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Music Faculty Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 20Youth Film Making Screening, 10-11 a.m.

Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Drawing & Sculpture Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Friday Jam, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, JULY 21David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

Mexican Restaurant. Bluegrass Festival: Harmonica

Workshop, time TBA. Thousand Trails.

Symphonic Band, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Concert, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 22Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8-9

p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 23Student Recital: Instrumental Music,

8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 25Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

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Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Student Recital: Instrumental Music,8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 26Children Center Open House, Multi-

Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Harpists Recital, 7-8 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 27Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-

11 a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Culmination,10-11 a.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Readings, 10-11 a.m. Location TBA, Idyllwild Arts.

Symphonic Band, 12-1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Fashion Design, Art & More Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

The Magic of Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Computer Animation Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Page to Stage Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

On Camera Culmination, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 2-3 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Musical Theatre Culmination, 2:30-

3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 4-5 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

TUESDAY, JULY 30Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.Continued

MONDAYSCribbage, 10 a.m-noon. Town Hall.Children’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Idyllwild Library.Open Mic Night with Scott Foster,

6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

TUESDAYSSeniors’ Wii activities, 10 a.m.-noon.

Town Hall.Jazz Night, 6 p.m. Café Aroma.

WEDNESDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9 a.m.

Town Hall.Kid’s movement, 4-5 p.m. Town Hall.

THURSDAYSMunchkin Story Time, 11 a.m. INK

Book Gathering.

FRIDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.-

noon. Town Hall.Krafty Kids Art Class with Wendy

Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Town Hall.Willy B., 5:30 p.m. Arriba Mexican

Restaurant.Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile

Wine Shoppe.That’s All Folk with John King, Elaine

Latimer & Bill Sheppard, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Goodtimes Pub & Grill.

What’s the Worst That Could Happen, comedy improv, 10 p.m. Rustic Theatre.

SATURDAYSBrazilian Serenade: David Jerome, 9

a.m. Café Aroma.

Yoga with Luciana LoPresto, 9-10 a.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft.

“Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Museum.

Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Arriba Mexican Restaurant.

Live music: Classical guitar, 6-9 p.m. Mile High Cafe.

Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Rock Star Karaoke with Scott Foster, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. Lumber Mill.

SUNDAYSErnesto Alé, 9 a.m. Café Aroma.Live music: Piano, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mile

High Cafe.David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Series Concert I, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, AUG. 1Dance Culmination, 10-11 a.m. Fisher

Dance Studio, IdyllwildArts. Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Faculty Concert, 8-9 p. m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3Student Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra,

4:30-5:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert II, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, AUG. 5Student Voice Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, AUG. 6Student Percussion Recital, 7-8 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins,

6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Student Recital: Instrumental & Vocal Music, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert III, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Performance: Sketch Comedy, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-11

a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.Fiction Readings,10-11a.m. Todd Quad,

Idyllwild Arts.Sketch Comedy Performance, 10-11

a.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Art From Many Cultures Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Improv Workshop Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Jr. Artists Art Exhibit, 1-2 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Writers Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Shakespeare’s World Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre of Myth and Folklore, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16Gerry High’s “New Jazz,” artist’s

reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Jazz in the Pines Patron’s Dinner, 5 p.m. Nelson Dinning Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1720th Annual Jazz in the Pines, all day.

Idyllwild Arts campus. Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1820th Annual Jazz in the Pines, alll day.

Idyllwild Arts campus.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 24Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 a.m.

Town Hall.Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s 13th

Annual Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the village.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21Courtyard Gallery Members’ Home

Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. member studios.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

WEDNESDAY, OCT 2Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, OCT 3Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 5It’s All About the Animals annual

fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

THURSDAY, OCT 10Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 12Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

Alexandra Taylor’s “Earth Girl,” artist’s reception, noon-5 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art Walk & Wine Tasting Event, 2-5 p.m. member galleries.

SUNDAY, OCT 13Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

THURSDAY, OCT 17Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 24Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 31Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Parade &

Carnival, 4:15 p.m. North Circle Drive and downtown area.

Chapel in the Pines Christian Fellowship Interdenominational; Idyllwild Pines Meadow Camp Chapel,

29375 Highway 243, Mountain Center. Pastor Wally Boer, 659-0097. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m.;

Weekly tudies.

Christian Science Church 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School,

10 a.m.; Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting, 7 p.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119.

Community Presbyterian Church 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday

Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, 6:15 a.m.

Idyllwild Bible Church 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.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368.

Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church54525 North Circle Dr., Father Charles E. Miller.

Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am; Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8 am & 10 amConfession: Sat. 3:30 pm or by appointment

St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley, Rev. Gordon Sheible

659-4471. Sunday Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study at 9 am

Shiloh Christian Ministries 54968 Upper Pine Crest Ave., Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, 659-

2416. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Courtyard Building),

Rev. Dr. Betty Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mountain Center, 659-5272.

Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. Sunday Program, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., instruction meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch.

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CampContinued from page 28 movie theater, and wonderful restaurants. We could go into the shops, buy stuff and even get a postcard (our counselors made us buy one) to send to our parents on our next letter writing day. After Idyllwild, we would hike to Humber Park and make the trek up to Skunk Cabbage as our base camp. Skunk Cabbage is the junction for continuing to many diff erent points in the mountain. From there you can continue on to Tahquitz Peak, Red Tahquitz trail, or head on up through Round Valley on the way to San Jacinto Peak at nearly 11,000 feet or even over to the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. On one camping trip, heavy rain poured on us all

IdyllwildContinued from page 35

his wife, Laura, and their daughter to Strawberry Valley for the summer season. Th e Hemet News of June 28, 1901 reported, “the name of Rayneta post offi ce will be changed to Idyllwild” and that the new post offi ce would be located in the sanatorium. Th e Idyllwild Post Offi ce was opened for business on Sept. 26, 1901. Th ere is no mention in any of the contemporary newspapers of just who suggested the name change from Rayneta to Idyllwild, nor why Idylwilde was changed to Idyllwild. It is entirely possible that the new post offi ce name was Laura Rutledge’s idea, so the Rutledge story cannot be totally discounted. Th irty-six years later, in Th e Hemet News of May 14, 1937, the story of Laura Rutledge naming Idyllwild fi rst appears as a part of her obituary. Since then it has been repeated time and again.

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Th e facts are this: George and Sarah Hannahs opened Camp Idylwilde in the summer of 1890 and deserve credit for originating the name. Laura Rutledge may or may not have suggested the post offi ce name be changed from Rayneta to Idyllwild in 1901. We’ll probably never know for certain. John Robinson is the co-author of the book “Th e San Jacintos.”

night. Th e next day, because of the bad weather, we had to hike back down the mountain back to Camp Roosevelt. Once we made it to Humber Park we had to walk about a mile until we came across the fi rst houses in Fern Valley. Th ere were no cell phones in those days so we had to knock on someone’s door and ask if we could use their phone. I was 12 years old at the time and there were about 15 of us between 11 and 13, wet, tired and hungry wanting to get back to camp. Our counselor knocked on the door and I remember a woman opened the door, saw us, and never even thought twice about helping us. My summers at camp and the times in Idyllwild are etched in my memories forever. Like many who still visit Idyllwild, it all began, for me, with summer camp.

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DistrictContinued from page 36

of protecting them from radical change. Idyllwild, in its early years called Strawberry Valley, started as a lumbering town and then became a destination for people looking for health and recreation. Idyllwild was the playground for the fi lm community before Palm Springs got air conditioning. Some of the celebrity homes are still here. Some are gone. Some of Idyllwild’s most important buildings and parks are already gone and locals realize that preservation can stop the destruction of historic resources in the village core and enhance its historic ambience. Architecture in Idyllwild clearly defi nes three diff erent building surges that have taken place over the one hundred and thirty years of the community’s development. Th e Log Cabin Reality building is the oldest commercial building. It exemplifi es the rustic Craftsman style that was in vogue from 1910 to 1945. Th e Mile High Inn, built in 1947 and Dunn’s Dental building, near Fern Valley Corners, built in 1957 span the next building surge that showcases the California Ranch style, popular from 1940 through 1964. Th e 1960s brought the newly popular A-Frame style to the community and can be seen in Oma’s European Bakery and Restaurant, BBVA Compass Bank and the Pony Express store. Many A-frame vacation homes are scattered throughout the community. Th e district’s local review board will work with the County Planning Director to protect, enhance and perpetuate structures, architectural styles and the irreplaceable assets that are important to the history of commercial development on the Hill. Keith Herron of the County Preservation Offi ce is working with Riverside County Planning to make the planning process more expedient and clearer for historic district property owners in light of the special identity and unique permitting

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Published By …PUBLISHER Grace Reed | EDITORS J.P. Crumrine & Marshall Smith | PRODUCTION EDITOR Halie Johnson

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INSIDEA HISTORY OF IDYLLWILD’S CAMPS

page 4IDYLLWILD’S TRAILS: A MENU OF OUTDOOR PLEASURES

page 6DINING GUIDE

pages 8-12LODGING GUIDE

pages 13-22ASTROCAMP EXPERIENCE

pages 26HIKING GUIDE

page 31CAMPING GUIDE

page 32MTN. BIKING GUIDE

pages 33FISHING GUIDE

page 34HOW IDYLLWILD GOT ITS NAME

page 35DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

page 36

EVENTS CALENDARpage 37-43

Cover image of Columbine fl owers by Careena Chase

When you think of Idyllwild visions of tranquility and a slow paced village comes

to mind, so you may be surprised at how many camps are on “the Hill,” a subject that inspired this edition of the Idyllwild Guide. It always surprises me when I meet someone new when I’m off the hill and I say that I’m from Idyllwild how many reply “I went to camp in Idyllwild when I was a kid.” Th is edition also celebrates long-running festivals such as the 24th annual Earth Fair held May 18 and the 20th annual Jazz in the Pines on Aug. 17 and 18, a week earlier

this year. Th e 4th annual Lemon Lily Festival is July 13 and 14 and includes free bluegrass performances in the center of town. Please refer to our calendar of events starting on page 37 to help you decide

what you would like to do while visiting or to plan a return trip. Be sure to watch for updates

to town events in the weekly Town Crier newspaper, available at newsstands throughout mountain communities, by subscription and online at idyllwildtowncrier.com. Remember, there is always something to do in Idyllwild.

Grace ReedPublisher

Idyllwild Guide & Town Crier

Tranquility and good times abound

The arts in Idyllwild

As any visitor to Idyllwild can tell, while you make your way up the winding and scenic

roads from the Inland Empire cities you will sense a feeling of elation and anticipation of the experiences your journey will bring. Nestled among the majestic pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is renowned for being “one of the 100 best art towns in America,” as listed in author John Villani’s book. On behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, I would like to welcome you to our “diamond in the sky” village. As you wander the streets of Idyllwild, you will be greeted by the amazing public art displayed throughout town. High quality work created by renowned artists is exhibited in our many galleries and art events through the year. Unique restaurants, quaint coff ee and tea shops, sweet shops, bakeries and even a wine shop bistro will satisfy anyone’s desires. Our rustic and upscale inns and cabins will provide you with a unique experience in

our friendly community. Th e San Jacinto Mountains have long been a spiritual and rejuvenation destination dating back to the thirties. Still to this day, Idyllwild off ers an inspirational setting for the art world

as well as for recreational activities ranging from hiking and biking to camping, or just relaxing and enjoying

breathtaking views and bright starlit nights. You can also enjoy music, dance and theatrical presentations performed by local professionals and amateurs at various venues. Students from the Idyllwild School of the Arts, which is a world recognized arts school, are always performing within the community. Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend excursion or an extended vacation your stay with us will be one fi lled with enjoyment, relaxation and fulfi llment. Again, on behalf of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild and all of our other great organizations, we welcome you and thank you for your visit and support of our wonderful and friendly town.

Gary KuscherPresident,

Art Alliance of Idyllwild

EST. 1946

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By Robert SmithIdyllwild Area Historical Society

First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is

organized camps. A largely nonprofit enterprise, it remains nearly invisible, because campers rarely venture from their grounds. Yet a remarkable proportion of today’s residents and tourists got their first taste of our mountains at summer camp. At least 28 camps have operated in this area at various times, 13 of which are still active. The movement got its start in 1921, when Idyllwild developer Claudius Lee Emerson began donating land to religious and Boy Scout organizations. This was an essential part of his strategy for encouraging a stable, family-friendly community. Emerson’s first gift was five acres to the Riverside County Boy Scout Council on Strawberry Creek, where he’d been allowing camping sessions since 1919. Camp Emerson at age 92, now expanded to well over 150 acres, remains perhaps the oldest scout camp west of the Mississippi River. A wave of new camps followed. In 1923 Harriet Snyder opened her Peak and Pine girls camp, which stressed

equestrian skills. In 1924-25 Emerson donations and cut-rate land sales seeded the still-thriving Idyllwild Pines religious camp and Long Beach Boy Scouts’ Camp Tahquitz. 1929 saw the Los Angeles County Christian Endeavor Union create Tahquitrz Pines Conference Grounds, while the Seventh-Day Adventist Church launched JMV Pathfinder Camp on borrowed land near Idyllwild Pines as a prelude to buying 16 nearby acres in 1932. The Depression and World War II stifled further development. But even in wartime Riverside Girls Scouts

managed to open their Azalea Trails camp high in remote Dark Canyon, while Pasadena YWCA bought the charred remains of Tahquitz Lodge resort near Mountain Center to create

Camp Tahquitz Meadows (now Living Free animal sanctuary). Peacetime then stimulated a second wave of startups. As Americans acted on a long-suppressed urge to get away from home, over a dozen new camps appeared through the 1960s. Religious and youth organization sponsorship continued to dominate. Riverside YMCA perched Camp Lackey on the north face of Fuller Ridge. The Reorganized LDS Church started Buckhorn Camp at Dutch Flat, while the Advent Christian Church created Camp Maranatha near the state park campground in town. Idyllwild Pines expanded by buying nearby property. In Garner Valley, Orange County Girl Scouts created Camp Joe Scherman on the old Wellman Ranch, and the Boys Club of Palm Springs started Pathfinder Ranch on the site of a 19th-century gold rush. Long Beach Girls Scouts turned an old apple farm at Vista Grande into Skyland Ranch. In addition, a new wave of

See Camps, page 23

Fond memories:A history of Idyllwild’s camps

BOY SCOUTS AT CAMP EMERSON, THE FIRST OF IDYLLWILD’S MANY CAMPS. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A SERVICE AT IDYLLWILD PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL (TOP RIGHT), DEER SPRINGS TRAIL (CENTER RIGHT), THE VIEW

FROM SUICIDE ROCK (RIGHT) AND THE SAN JACINTO

WILDERNESS TRAIL SIGN AT DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL.

PHOTOS COURTESY HELENE LOHR

By Helene LohrRiverside Mountain Rescue Unit

The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need. From those seeking solitude,

to backpackers, trail runners and mountain bikers, there’s a lot to enjoy out there! Here’s a list of just a few of our favorite trails: Seeking Solitude? A section of the famous 2,650 mile PCT (Pacifi c Crest Trail) runs through our wilderness along the Desert Divide, perched along a ridgeline separating the gorgeous green meadows of Garner Valley on the west from the breathtaking arid desert views to the east. Several side trails lead up to the PCT from the valley fl oor and multiple small peaks line the trail on each side. A 15-minute drive south of town, these trails are hidden treasures.

One of my Desert Divide favorites is Cedar Springs Trail (Moderate, 1,350 ft. gain, 6.4 mi. round-trip). Nestled in a ravine just a mile off of the PCT, a hidden glen of towering cedars surrounds a fresh fl owing spring. As you enter the cathedral of trees, the air becomes crisply cool, and the cold spring beckons, a welcome relief after a warm hike. Note: Be sure to bring enough water in warmer months! Best Seasons: winter, spring and fall. Easygoing: For those who want to

commune with nature, but prefer an easygoing, walk more suitable for handicapped and strollers, a 15-minute drive north of town on Highway 243 will

take you to charming Lake Fulmor, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by pines, a walkway encircles the water and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

See Trails, page 30

Idyllwild’s trails: A menu of outdoor pleasures

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”

– John Muir

For more on local trails, see page 31

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of town, these trails are hidden treasures. and picnic tables. Best Seasons: all year access. Near and deer: Looking for something closer to town? Try Deer Springs Trail (Moderate, 1700 ft. gain, 7 mile round-trip) across from the Nature Center on Highway 243. Th e trail winds its way along a number of thickly

forested ridges covered in pines and manzanita, crossing crystal clear seasonal streams along its way to breathtaking views from the top of the massive Suicide Rock. Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall.

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Whether or not you participate in the workshops, you can enjoy the many Summer Program concerts, artist lectures, gallery receptions – all open to the public free of charge!

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Free Summer Program Events:

June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Artists Receptions

July 1 & 8, 8p.m.Faculty Jazz Combo Concerts

July 2, 3 & 4, 12 noonNative American Arts Festival Lecture Series

July 5, 7p.m. Native American Arts Festival Fashion Show

July 9, 7p.m. Poetry Reading (David St. John, Jane Shore, Matthew Dickman, & guests)

July 31, August 3 & 8, 7:30p.m. Chamber Music Concert Series

August 10, 8p.m.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra Concert

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Oma’s EuropeanBakery & Restaurant

54241 Ridge View Dr. • (951) 659-0203Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Your local source for raw, organic living foods!

Located in the Village Lane, 54200 N. Circle Drive, Unit D, Idyllwild • 951-659-3388

Also available at: Mountain Harvest Market in Idyllwild, Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert, Nature’s Heath Foods in Palm Springs

www.skyislandorganics.com

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Village Market features an extensive, full service deli. Order over the phone and take your food home, or walk in and enjoy free wifi in the deli seating area. Donuts and breakfast burritos can be found in the mornings, and the lunch and dinner hours bring a deep dish pizza, fried chicken, deli sandwiches and hot sandwiches made with fresh, choice meats. Conveniently located right on Highway 243.

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Serving lunch and dinner, Idyllwild Pizza Company provides a fun and casual atmosphere for dining with family and friends. Featuring many different types of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and 31 different types of beer, the restaurant also has a game arcade and sports TV. A great place to hang out, eat and have fun!

Idyllwild Pizza Company • 54391 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) • 951.659.5900

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An Idyllwild institution since 1973, Restaurant Gastrognome — affectionately called the “’Gnome” — offers fi ne dining and exceptional service. Open at 10 a.m. daily, the extensive menu includes fresh fi sh, unique pasta dishes, steak, lamb (“the best I’ve ever had!” one diner wrote), homemade bread and desserts. Located in downtown Idyllwild, you can enjoy the mountain view from the deck. In winter, the fi replace enhances the ’Gnome’s tasteful and cozy ambiance.

Restaurant Gastrognome • 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.5055 • gastrognome.com

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Locals call the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro “The Cheers of Idyllwild.” When you drop in, everyone will know your name by the time you leave. Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the bistro, which specializes in wine tastings and imported beers, also serves up delicious panini, Cuban sandwiches, soups and meat/cheese/fruit platters. Located in the Village Centre Plaza in downtown Idyllwild, the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro is a great place to relax and make new friends. L D $$

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Quik Stop • 54282 North Circle Dr. (next to Rustic Theatre) • 951.468.8118Quik Stop offers an opportunity to pick up a quick lunch or snack on the hill. Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, chili pie, nachos and pizza as well as veggie and salsa burgers feature on the menu. Hot chocolate and Starbucks coffee is available for those looking for a hot drink. Complete your meal with gelato, sorbet, soft serve, crepes or shaved ice. Outdoor seating is available. Conveniently located next to the Rustic Theatre.

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Mountain Harvest Market • 54423 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Plaza) • 951.659.4555Idyllwild’s favorite healthful foods market serves organic foods and natural products. To-go meals are prepared daily with love in the Soul Kitchen. Open 7 days a week, check out the Farmer’s Market every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 15 percent on local organic produce during the market.

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GOURMET PIZZA, PANINI, SALADS, SANDWICHES, MICROBREWS,

VIDEO GAMES & MORE(951) 659-5900(Next to the Post Offi ce)FOOD, FAMILY, FUN

PIZZA WITH ALTITUDE!

Gourmet & Healthy Foods Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic CandyYogurt Cones & Shakes • Cocoa & Hot Brewed Coffee

Date Shakes • Beer & Wine & Lots More

Country Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market

Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Homemade & Nostalgic Candy

Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Country Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet MarketCountry Farms Gourmet Market Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe Yogurt & Sweet Treat Shoppe

Home of “Little T”

25980 Hwy. 243(at the entrance to Idyllwild)

(951) 659-5200

uikStop

Stop In For a Quick Eat or Treat

uikuikHot Dogs • HamburgersGarden Burgers • Pizza

Salads • Chili • Soups • Smoothies Hawaiian Ice • Gourmet Coffee • Tea

Dried Fruit • Chips • Candy • Nuts • Nachos • Cookies • Brownies

(951) 468-811854282 N. Circle Drive (next to the Rustic Theatre)

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Make our local bistro and wine shop in Idyllwild, California, your

destination before or after dinner.

Offering:

Wine and Beer Tastings

Soups, Flatbreads, Dips and Chips, Cheese/Meat/Fruit Trays

Great Wines: Rombauer, Cakebread, Grgich Hills, Thacher, Weins, MiddleRidge. Lapis Luna,

Cass, Bridlewood, Raymond, South Coast, Mont Pellier

Craft Beers: St Bernardus, Unibroue, Einstock,

Lost Abbey, Stone, Victory, North Coast, Anderson Valley

and more!

659-WINE (9463)

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DAILYSPECIALS!Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild

659-6038

Mountain Center CafeOpening May 2013Breakfast and Lunch

7 days a week 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.29470 Hwy 243 (951)659-2600

Serving Idyllwild for 24 years. Mandarin & Szechwan Style. Pure Chinese fl avor in a warm family atmosphere surrounded by pine trees with comfortable prices.25

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HIDDEN VILLAGElunch & dinner(951) 659-2712

54250 N. Circle Dr.P.O. Box 794Idyllwild, CA 92459

www.candycupboard.com951-659-5502Patty McKee | [email protected]

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LunchServed

DinnerServed

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OfferedBanquetFacilities

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Located in the Village Centre shopping plaza in downtown Idyllwild, Higher Grounds is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or other beverage. With comfy seating areas, shelves of books, games and WiFi access, visitors feel welcome to sit and sip. All coffee beverages are brewed with organic, fair trade coffee. Higher Grounds recently introduced Idyllwild Coffee Roasters, offering fresh roasted coffee beans and blends for purchase.

Higher Grounds Coffee House • 54245 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.1379 • highergroundscoffee.com

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Located in the heart of downtown Idyllwild, Jo’An’s serves home-style American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A fun and casual atmosphere, be sure to see the model train running! Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights. On summer weekends, you can choose to dine in the outdoor Barbecue Beer Garden, where BBQ ribs, chicken brats and foot-long hot dogs are served and live music is performed all afternoon. Canine friends welcome in the garden.

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • 25070 Village Center Dr. • 951.659.0295

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“We love the food here and we eat a lot of Mexican,” and “We always have a special time when we come here,” are just two of the rave reviews of Arriba. Loved by diners for its authentic Mexican dishes and friendly service, Arriba is also known for its delicious omelets that are served all day. Live jazz or rock musicians perform on the deck on warm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Arriba Mexican Restaurant • 25980 Highway 243 • 951.659.4960

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La Bella Montagna Pasta House • 26290 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2630Chef Mariah brings Roman diners’ favorite dishes to Idyllwild. She uses imported ingredients you can only fi nd in the sala di pranzo di Nonna (grandmother’s dining room). Buon Appetito! La Bella Montagna serves generous portions for recession-friendly prices, offers an authentic dining atmosphere and is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Sunday and for dinner from 5 to 10 pm and Tuesday through Sunday.

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Mountain Center Cafe • 29470 Hwy. 243 • 951.659.2600

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B L DReservations BreakfastServed

LunchServed

DinnerServed

OutdoorSeating

Dogs OKOutdoors Takeout Catering

OfferedBanquetFacilities

Beer &Wine

WeddingReceptions

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$=-$10$$=$11-20$$$=$21+

MixedDrinks

Serving lunch and dinner, the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill provides a casual and fun atmosphere — complete with old-time lumber mill décor. Enjoy a view of Tahquitz while you dine inside or on the patio, where bands often perform. The American menu features generous burgers, chicken, fi sh & chips and ribs. Homemade pizza is baked fresh. A Mexican menu features tasty street tacos and fi sh tacos.

The Lumber Mill • 25985 Highway 243 • 951.659.0315

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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, La Casita features great Mexican dishes, including vegetarian, and also offers American fare. Known for its home-style cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service, La Casita provides a satisfying dining experience from the fi rst dip of a warm tortilla chip in mouth-watering homemade salsa to the last bite of dessert. The outdoor deck is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal on a warm day.

La Casita • 54650 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.6038 • idyllwild-lacasita.com

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Hidden Village, Idyllwild’s only Chinese restaurant, has been called a “hidden gem” with “the best Chinese I’ve ever had.” Tucked on a side street within easy walking distance from downtown Idyllwild, Hidden Village offers an extensive Mandarin and Szechwan menu, with specialties that diners come back for time and time again. The dining room is charming, with tradi-tional Chinese décor — or you can dine on the patio under the tall pines. The service is attentive and gracious.

Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant • 25840 Cedar St. • 951.659.2712

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The new Mountain Center Cafe breathes new life to the small junction connecting highways 243 and 74. The perfect pit-stop for travelers the cafe serves lunch and breakfast. Dine indoors or enjoy the scenic beauty on the large outdoor patio. The breakfast menu includes omelettes, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and fresh muffi ns. For lunch enjoy a sandwich, burger or salad. Be sure to grab a slice of Martha’s famous homemade pie.

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54423 Village Center Drive��������������������������www.mountainharvestmarket.com951-659-4555

Organic produce, take-out, groceries, cheeses, frozen foods, sweets & treats, coffee, bulk, bath & body, pet

Farmer’s Market every Saturday 10-3Local Produce Rain or Shine Fun for Everyone

(951) 659-029525875 Village Center Dr.

Open 7 days a week • Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar

La Bella Montagna Pasta House

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday served from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

951-659-2630 • 26290 Highway 243, IdyllwildRESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

“Buon Appetito!”

Owner and chef Mariah and “la Famiglia” invite you to savor heirloom recipes of

ancient Roman Cuisine in your dinner-cation to Rome, Italy; enjoyed by our family through generations passed. Dine in our “Sala di pranzo,” a homey Italian Villa

surrounded by the pines and “beautiful mountains” of Idyllwild.

OPEN EVERYDAY! 7AM till 7PM•Fri-Sat 9PM

Higher Grounds

H LIVE MUSIC 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. HFRIDAYS: Willy B.

SATURDAYS: Various artists

Lunch Special (M-F)Dinner Specials Buy 1 dinner, get 2nd half off!

Champagne Sunday BrunchFull Bar Open 7 Days

Happy Hour 1/2 price (M-F 2-5 pm)

25980 HWY. 243659-4960

OPEN M-SAT 8AM - 9PMSUN 8AM - 8PM

All DAY!Every DAY!

Seafood

Monday Night - Taco NightWednesday Night - Tostada NightThursday Night - Special Surprise

Margarita & Beer Night

BREAKFAST served Breakfast Special Buy 2 Get 2nd 1/2 Off (M-F 8-10 am)

25985 Hwy. 243 951-659-0315

Enter the Paul Bunyan Challenge! Entry fee: $25 Completely fi nish the 5 POUND Paul Bunyan Burger in 45 minutes and receive your entry fee back plus

additional prizes!

The Soon-To-Be

Famous Paul Bunyan

Challenge

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B L DReservations BreakfastServed

LunchServed

DinnerServed

OutdoorSeating

Dogs OKOutdoors Takeout Catering

OfferedBanquetFacilities

Beer &Wine

WeddingReceptions

FreeWiFi

$=-$10$$=$11-20$$$=$21+

MixedDrinks

Serving breakfast and lunch all day long and featuring homemade soups, chili, breads, baked goods and specialty cakes and pies upon request. Featuring healthy doses of delectable organic teas and coffees. Canine friends are welcome on the outdoor patio, where local musicians perform mellow music on the weekends. Inside the restaurant is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists and a shop offering unique gifts, teas and tea accessories.

Oma’s European Bakery & Restaurant • 54241 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.719.0206

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Your Idyllwild source for the fi nest handcrafted raw, organic, living foods with exceptional fl avor and nutrition. Specializing in sprouted nuts and nut butters, sprouted almond milk, and live sauerkraut and olives. Visit Sky Island in the Village Lane. Sky Island’s products are also sold at Mountain Harvest Market. Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert and Nature’s Health Food in Palm Springs. Email [email protected] for more information.

Sky Island Organics • 54200 N. Circle Dr. in the Village Lane • 951.659.3388

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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals • idyllvacationrentals.com • 1.800.297.1410 • 54280 N. Circle Dr., #1

The Grand Idyllwild Lodge • grandidyllwildlodge.com • 54820 Pine Crest Ave.

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Knotty Pine Cabins

PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN CHARM ON 3 ACRES

OF PINE SHADED LAND

KITCHENS • FIREPLACESReservations

(951) 659-2933www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com

54340 Pine Crest AvenueP.O. Box 477, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Manzanita Cabins

54100 Pine Crest Ave., P.O. Box 434Reservations (951) 659-3151

Woodburning Fireplaces & Kitchens • Air Conditioning“A few minutes walk to the village” Free WiFiCountry cabins with private deckswww.manzanitacabins.com

LODGING

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BPossible Min.Night Stay

BreakfastAvailable

MaidService

PhoneIn Room

FireplaceAvailable Cable TV Hot Tub

BanquetFacilities WiFi Dogs

OK$=-$100$$=$101-200$$$=$201+

ConferenceFacilitiesPool Dogs &

Cats OK

The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast inn located on over two acres of pristine wilderness. Guests will enjoy luxury suites, amenities, views and wildlife. Opening in the spring of 2013.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins offers a variety of cottages and cabins, from simple to very exclusive, located throughout Idyllwild. There are cabins on the creek, secluded cabins, cozy cabins, pet-friendly cabins with fenced yards, cabins with a spa or pool, and more. All are immaculately kept by professional and friendly staff. Kitchen and bath needs, including linens and towels, are supplied. Driveways and decks are kept shoveled in the winter.

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins • idyllwildvacationcabins.com • 951.659.5444 • 54380 North Circle Drive

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Idyllwild Vacation Rentals offers some of the fi nest properties in Idyllwild, from cozy cabins to luxurious homes. The friendly staff of “reservation agents” will help you fi nd just the right place to stay. Whether you’re seeking respite among the pines, celebrating an anniversary, reuniting with family or looking for a romantic weekend escape, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals will set you up with just the right accommodations. All properties are fully equiped and well maintained.

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Forget about the hurried pace of the city with an escape to the Fern Valley Inn. Off the beaten path, but just a 15-minute walk to town, this country-style inn offers a charming selection of private cottages and cabins that are furnished with antiques and homespun touches. Each has a queen-size bed, wood-burning stove or fi replace, fridge, cable TV, WiFi, private bath, and some have full kitchens. The well-maintained grounds invite you to meander on pathways through the garden and gazebo.

Fern Valley Inn • fernvalleyinn.com • 1.877.659.0466 • 25240 Fern Valley Road

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The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room bed and breakfast nestled at 6,200 feet, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild. The century-old lodge, with parquet wood fl oor, fi eldstone fi replace and vaulted ceiling, offers spectacular views of Tahquitz Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains. The innkeepers delight visitors with comfortable accommodations, many amenities and a hearty homemade mountain breakfast that could include Belgian waffl es, double cinnamon French toast, made-from-scratch muffi ns or a hearty quiche.

The Lodge at Pine Cove • thelodgeatpinecove.com • 1.866.563.4372 • 24900 Marion Ridge Drive, Pine Cove

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Thousand Trails • 951.659.4097 • 24400 Canyon Trail, Pine CoveEscape to cooler summer temperatures, peace and quiet and fresh mountain air at Thousand Trails. Cool off in the heated pool after a full day of horseback riding, fi shing and hiking. Play basketball, volleyball or shuffl eboard with friends and family or spend time in the recreational lodge at this full resort. All cabins are fully furnished and equipped. Yurts and campsites are also available. Pets are welcome in some units.

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The Bear’s DenAlkire on the Creek

Idyllwild Vacation Cabins

For Your Guest• 24-hour customer service• Professional, friendly staff

• All paper products, soft soap & kitchen needs supplied

• Towels & sheets provided at no charge• We shovel driveways and decks

Working Hard for Our Cabin Owners• Taking great care of the homes

• Great website with online booking• Maintenance taken care of

• Homes winterized• Payments and statements every 15th

Premium Vacation Cabins Located Throughout Idyllwild

Clean, Cozy Cabins, Spectacular Views, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Pet-Friendly Cabins and Fenced Yards. Cabins on the Creek, Secluded Cabins, Linens & Towels Supplied at No Extra Charge

951.659.5444 (offi ce)951.663.0527 (after hours)[email protected] North Circle Drive

www.idyllwildvacationcabins.com

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BPossible Min.Night Stay

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FireplaceAvailable Cable TV Hot Tub

BanquetFacilities WiFi Dogs

OK$=-$100$$=$101-200$$$=$201+

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LODGINGStay in comfort in one of these little cottages. They sleep up to four people and some are dog-friendly. Ask about the quaint and comfortable Rose Cottage, located on Strawberry Creek in Fern Valley. Enjoy the sound of the creek from the back deck. Follow a creek-side trail further up into Fern Valley or into Idyllwild for some shopping or dining. Or enjoy upgraded amenities of the Sylvan Cottage, located in Pine Cove. Call to fi nd the perfect little cottage for your stay.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild • lmcidyllwild.com • 951.659.1938

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Woodland Park Manor offers a variety of guest lodgings — from simple cottages to exclusive mountain cabins with premiere amenities — all in beautiful wooded settings. The manor, situated on 5 acres, has a beautiful swimming pool. From romantic getaways to family vacations, the staff will help you fi nd your perfect place and take pride in providing immaculate rooms and warm, friendly service. Woodland Park Manor has been a popular Idyllwild lodging destination since 1954.

Woodland Park Manor • woodlandparkmanor.com • 1.877.659.2657 • 55350 South Circle Drive

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Peaceful Mountain Inn is located about 2.5 miles above Idyllwild and features incredible mountain view rooms. Situated on several wooded acres of park-like grounds, the lodge and rooms can be rented individually or reserved for a group event of up to 38 people. There is an outdoor barbecue and inside game room with 61” TV on cable that are great for family reunions or group retreats. Because of its fabulous location and size, the inn is perfect for a modest wedding. Dogs are welcome.

Peaceful Mountain Inn • peacefulmountaininn.com • 855.659.5033 • 23481 Highway 243

$

Located right in the heart of the village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and galleries, the historic Idyllwild Inn offers cabins from studios to three bedrooms that have kitchens, fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. Theme rooms are available. Family-friendly, there is a playground for the kids. Dogs are welcome. Family-owned, the Idyllwild Inn staff carry on the friendly tradition established when the fi rst visitors arrived in Idyllwild on horse and buggy.

Idyllwild Inn • idyllwildinn.com • 1.888.659.2552 • 54300 Village Center Drive

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GRAND OPENING SOONCheck website for details grandidyllwildlodge.com

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Magnifi cent ViewsFishing • Golf CourseConference CenterFireplace Cottages

www.alhatti.com(951) 659-2066

Individual & Group Bookings Available

New Spirit Vacation Homes Let us plan your next amazing getaway!

(951) 659-3100 or (909) 910-5005 newspiritvacationhomes.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Experience Idyllwild in a Luxurious Log Cabin!

A geodesic dome ...

an architectural masterpiece ...

or a creekside sanctuary!

BPossible Min.Night Stay

BreakfastAvailable

MaidService

PhoneIn Room

FireplaceAvailable Cable TV Hot Tub

BanquetFacilities WiFi Dogs

OK$=-$100$$=$101-200$$$=$201+

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Elite Mountain Homes offers two vacation rentals that have been called “The prettiest rentals in Idyllwild”: The Creekside, a beautiful French chateau-style home in Fern Valley, and Cabin in the Pines, a large ranch-style mountain home near town. The Creekside features a beautiful spiral oak staircase that leads to an exquisite master suite and opulent bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and heated fl oor. All the Creekside’s bedrooms have fi replaces. The Cabin in the Pines, great for the family, has a pool and outdoor barbecue. It also has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Elite Mountain Homes • idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com • 310.398.6058

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Experience Idyllwild in a luxurious Finnish log cabin. New Spirit Vacation Homes offers a variety of rental cabins, from 2-4 bedrooms with views from the forest to the ocean, or the many unique features of The Dome. Cabins have a fully-equipped kitchen, fi replace, cable TV, jacuzzi tubs, WiFi and include linens. New Spirit’s vacation Homes provide the perfect getaway for individuals, families and groups. The personable staff provides 24-hour service. Pets are welcome.

New Spirit Vacation Homes • newspiritvacationrentals.com • 951.659.3100

$$$

Imagine a luxurious resort with every amenity, including a golf course set on 120 acres of rolling mountaintop that is sculptured with giant old oak trees and graceful tall pines. The night sky is so clear and close, you can pick out constellations from the sky’s thousands of visible stars. Alhatti is the premiere place to host your next retreat, with private cottages and a conference center for group gatherings. Alhatti also hosts weddings and family reunions.

Alhatti Private Christian Resort & Retreat Center • alhattichristianretreat.com

$

951.659.2066 • 23551 Highway 243, Pine Cove

Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a generous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a fi replace, kitchen and even a 2-person Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and WiFi. Bluebird is within easy walking distance to town on more than 2-1/2 acres of land near hiking trails. Dog-friendly. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down your head for a night or a romantic and luxurious getaway, the Bluebird Cottage Inn has it all.

Bluebird Cottage Inn • bluebirdcottageinn.com • 951.659.2696 • 26620 Saddle Drive

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From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals features the fi nest in vacation properties. Visit our offi ce and discuss your

vacation plans with our reservation agents or visit our website.It’s an easy way to choose just the right setting for the romantic weekend,

family reunion, wedding and/or reception, group activity or holiday celebration.All of our Idyllwild vacation homes are fully equipped and our staff is

ready to welcome and assist you in providing for your every need.

So, won’t you join us? We are just a phone call away!

1-800-297-141054280 N. Circle Drive

P.O. Box 222 • Idyllwild, CA 92549Offi ce: (951) 659-5015

Fax: (951) 659-3116www.idyllvacationrentals.com

offi [email protected]

GUEST REFERRAL If you are happy with our services, tell all your friends. For every reservationreferred by you, you will receive a $50 gift certifi cate on your next visit!

Providing Great Service & Great Vacations Since 1985!

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt, Owner/Artists

EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY

everittsminerals.com

~ Mineral Specimens ~ Fossils~ Antique Japanese

Woodblock Prints~ Local Artists

Adjacent to Idyllwild Living Room GalleryP.O. Box 3740 • 54300 No. Circle Dr.

Idyllwild, CA 92549 • Tel: 951-659-7075Email: [email protected]

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BPossible Min.Night Stay

BreakfastAvailable

MaidService

PhoneIn Room

FireplaceAvailable Cable TV Hot Tub

BanquetFacilities WiFi Dogs

OK$=-$100$$=$101-200$$$=$201+

ConferenceFacilitiesPool Dogs &

Cats OK

Just a few blocks from town – walk to “everywhere.”

Wheelchair Access �Level Terrain � Sleeps 10+ �Pool � Spa � All Amenities �

BBQ � Two Fireplaces

Phone: (310) 398-6058Website: www.idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com

Email: [email protected]

Elegance in the MountainsFern Valley Chateau

Romantic � Secluded � SpaciousOverlooks Strawberry Creek �

Gated � Sleeps 14 �Three River Rock Fireplaces

Elite Mountain Homes

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Cabin in the Pines

The Fireside Inn offers cottages and cabins that accommodate from 2 to 10 people at two different locations — one in downtown and the other in the woods. Most have fi replace, kitchens and spa tubs, and all have cable TV and WiFi. The innkeepers take pride in providing comfortable and clean rooms and friendly service. Dogs are welcome.

Fireside Inn • thefi resideinn.com • 951.659.2966 • 54540 North Circle Drive

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With great rates to stay on the Hill, averaging fi ve to 15 percent less than any other option, the Mile High Country Inn also offers the best location in town. Enjoy the quiet, intimate, clean rooms featuring charming decor. Each room has a king-sized bed, woodburning fi replace and mini fridge. Two of the suites feature a Whirlpool tub and scenic outdoor views. Each room has a private outdoor area for relaxing and enjoying a cool evening breeze.

Mile High Country Inn • milehighcountryinn.com • 951.659.2931 • 54605 North Circle Drive

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Known for gracious hospitality and charming, homelike ambiance, the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B offers rooms and cabins with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, spa tub and WiFi. The inns’ grounds, an offi cial Backyard Wildlife Habitat, offer a perfect place to walk along the creek or in the gardens. A gourmet organic breakfast is served daily. With many little luxuries, this is truly a place to “idyll in the wild,” while still close to town.

Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast • strawberrycreekinn.com • 1.800.262.8969

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On a hillside, 1/2-mile from the village, Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse offers choices from rooms with knotty pine interiors to private cabins. All have kitchen facilities, cable TV, WiFi, balcony and stunning, panoramic views. “Pure rooms” are available for allergy sufferers. Breakfast delivered to your door, including fresh-baked scones and homemade jam or lemon curd (or enjoy a hearty homemade breakfast at the Bunkhouse’s sister inn, the Strawberry Creek Inn). Steps to County Park hiking trail. Dogs allowed in some rooms.

Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse • strawberrycreekinn.com/bunkhouse.htm • 1.888.400.0071

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Guest Services: 909.225.5127

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We go the “extra mile” to assure your comfort and peace of mind while you’re our guest.

Small, cozy vacation cottages & studios in the

San Jacinto Mountains.

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(951) 659-2931

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Tucked away on a quiet road, but within easy walking distance to Idyllwild’s restaurants, shops and galleries, Manzanita Cabins offers quaint individual cabins complete with wood-burning fi replace, cable TV, WiFi and private deck. Some have a kitchen, air conditioning and a Jacuzzi tub. Just around the corner from the County Park, it’s also the perfect place to relax after a day spent hiking one of the area’s many trails.

Manzanita Cabins • manzanitacabins.com • 951.659.3151 • 54100 Pine Crest Avenue

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Knotty Pine Cabins, just a short walk to town, offers eight cabins and duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees, manzanitas and native lilac bushes. Taking pride in providing lodging that has mountain ambiance, the innkeepers describe their cabins as “rustic luxury,” with amenities such as fi replaces, cable TV and WiFi. The deck is a perfect spot to sit back and watch the squirrels and blue jays play. Family pets are welcome in some cabins.

Knotty Pine Cabins • knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com • 951.659.2933 • 54340 Pine Crest Avenue

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The Lodge at Pine CoveBed and Breakfast

Five comfortable guest rooms

Hearty family- style breakfast

24900 Marion Ridge Drive(866) 563-4372 http://www.thelodgeatpinecove.com

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CampsContinued from page 4

entrepreneurs followed Harriet Snyder’s example, typically pursuing personal ideals. Harry James started his rugged Trailfi nders Camp (now the James Reserve) at Lake Fulmor to stimulate character development in boys. Ann Lay founded Idyllwild Institute-Fiesta as a combined fi nishing school and citizenship program for Junior ROTC girls. At Hurkey Creek, Dan Slater built Camp Roosevelt for children and families (now Camp Ronald McDonald). Beverly Hills attorney Oscar Lawler deeded his elegant lodge in Dark Canyon to Riverside County for a youth camp. Most recently, Guided Discoveries Inc. bought the former Desert Sun School campus on Saunders Meadow in 1991 to house the science center known as Astrocamp. With changing economic times and founders’ deaths, some camps closed.

Camp Tahquitz became part of the county park and neighboring Cedar Glen subdivision in 1958. Peak and Pine Camp’s 40-year lifetime ended in 1962 ; its subdivided site today houses the Rainbow Inn. JMV Pathfi nders Camp moved out to Pine Springs Ranch near Garner Valley in 1961, and its Idyllwild property was soon acquired by the Jewish organization Habonim Dror for the 20-year run of Camp Gilboa (now incorporated into Idyllwild Pines).

Getting away from everyday cares to meet new friends, however temporary, absorb the mountain environment, and focus attention on higher ideals can be an exhilarating experience at any age. Its importance only increases as society becomes more urbanized. While balancing idealistic aims with adolescent hormones can be a challenge, and exhilaration fades once back in the routine, fond memories persist. Again and again, they lure us back to Idyllwild.

Buckhorn Camp A Ministry of Community of Christ

Buckhorn Camp is committed to providing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths to share in joy, hope, love and peace.

Come …

Relax– 120 acres of pine trees, manzanitas, breathtaking views, streams, deer, birds and, of course, squirrels.Rest – dormitory style lodges, A-frame cabins, hotel style rooms, summer tents and RV sites.Renew – inspiration point, outdoor labyrinth and chapel in the pines, and the Peace Center with state-of-the-art audio/visual system.Refi ll – nutritious tasty meals, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available.Recreation – human foosball, hiking, Frisbee golf, ping pong, horseshoes, full gym for volleyball, basketball and more!

Church, Spiritual, Recovery, School, Reunion

or ... YOUR group,WE have a place for you! 40 to 300+ year round

24641 Highway 243 • Idyllwild CA • www.buckhorncamp.org • (951) 659-2995

THE STORE AT TAHQUITZ PINES CAMP. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

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Forest Furniture GalleryEnjoy the world atmosphere of our eclectic gallery. We offer a diverse rangeof art, antiques and collectibles. If you’relooking for that personal, one-of-a-kindgift, or simply want something to remind you of your trip to the mountains, thisis the place! (714) 717-9447www.forestfurnituregallery.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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Courtyard GalleryContemporary art at its best! A vital, diverse gallery featuring pottery, visual art and photography of eight internationally acclaimed local artists:Carol Mills, Helen Atik, Lorel Cornman, Debbie Crowell,Mark Alan Meader, Terry Rothrock, Cher Townsend, Trish Tuley and Jan Priestley. (951) 659-2774www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.org

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Artistic Excellence Since 1997

ART ALLIANCE of IDYLLWILD

(877) 439-5278 AAI, P.O.BOX 472, Idyllwild, CA 92549www.artinidyllwild.org

2013 Member GalleriesIdyllwild - “One of the 100 Best Art Towns in America”

Acorn GallleryA gallery offering an interesting blend of fi ne arts and handcrafted gifts. Each piece is creatively inspired and fairly priced. Jewelry, photos,paintings and more. Featuring award-winning artists GwenNovak and Marcia Cox. Next to Café Aroma. Kirsten Ingbretsen,owner. (951) 795-3799www.acorngallery.com

Café AromaA one-of-a-kind bistro gallery experience showcasing the talents of local artists, musicians and writers. Also featuring the works of artists in residence Rachel Welch and Erin Murray.Neo-traditional culinary art andgourmet coffee. (951) 659-5212www.cafearoma.org

Florist in the Forest & GalleryThis full-service fl ower shop features the art of owner and designer Donna Lori Parker, Rebecca Krasovich’s clothcreations, jewelry by Jeff Alleva and Neona Rose, works by Karin Hedstrom,Ed Bucher’s metal creations, photographyby Lyn Shaw and Kathy Chin, KathleenChaney’s art rocks, Christy Stedman’sbatiks and Shirley Jordan paintings. (951) 659-4143www.fl oristintheforest.com

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Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro

Indulge yourself with taste and culture at our European-style wine bistro and gallery. We feature an incredible selection of regional and international wines and beers, as well as regional and local artists. (951) 659-9463 www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Four Corners GalleryFeatured are the landscape paintings of AAI’s two-time Artist of The Year, Elena Kern. You may view various gallery members working on the decks of this stream-side studio. Artists include OPA’s award winning, Ying Liu, Elizabeth Parsi, Lois Sowa Stipp, Sherry Ehlert, Duke Windsor, and AAI’s 2001 Artist of The Year, Helen Moles. (951) 533-7564 www.elenakern.com

Oh My Dog GalleryInternationally known photographer and activist Frank Bruynbroek’s stirring candid and commissioned black and white dog photographs are sometimes fun, other times haunting, always captivating. His Ansel Adams-like ability captures a landscape of emotions from man’s best friend. (818) 755-7933 www.omdphotos.com

Idyllwild Living Room GalleryRelax in living room comfort with a frontseat view of Idyllwild’s main street, then turn around and look at some of California’s fi nest, award-winning oil painters, photographers, ceramicists,

jewelers and bead artists. One of the best mountain galleries in Southern California. (951) 468-4208 www.quietcreeklivingroomgallery.comquietcreeklivingroomgallery.com

Singerton Fine Arts GalleryThis gallery brings together a wide venue of media in painting, sculpture, glass art and jewelry designed and created by owners Ron and Darla Singerton. Their award-winning works provide a delightful journey from ancient world replicas tomodern abstract. (951) 659-2504www.singertonfi nearts.com

The Spruce MooseFeatured at this unique woodland gift shop are award-winning creations by Jennifer Ali, Karlis Dabols, Fariad, Darcy Gerdes, Kate Humphrey, Kelly Jo Miller, Billie Motta, Mark Nelthorpe and Mark Whaley, along with breathtaking handcrafts by

other local artisans. Our soy-blend candles, hand poured in Idyllwild, ship all over the globe. (951) 659-5556 www.sprucemoosegifts.com

2013 AAI Event CalendarMay 11-12 Lilac FestivalMay 25-26 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists Tour June 7-9 12th annual Plein Air Art FestivalJuly 13-14 Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artists TourAug. 31-Sept. 1 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures WeekendOct. 12 Art Walk & Wine Tasting

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IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER

County Park • Day-Use FeeExciting Children’s Activities & Crafts

Discover Idyllwild’s natural history and native culture with a hike through a yellow pine forestInterpretive programs and guided nature walks

School field trips • Dog friendly (on leash)Unique sites for memorials and special occasions

Variety of volunteer opportunitiesFree admission with Friends membership

Visit our museum & browse our nature store

25225 Hwy 243 • 1/2 mile north of IdyllwildOpen Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(951) 659-3850 • www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net

Explore over 200 acres of natural beauty

with 3-1/2 miles of hiking trails

By Dr. Larry KawanoAstrocamp Curriculum Development Director

Astrocamp boasts one of the premier science and adventure programs in California. It’s

residential science and summer camp programs are designed to totally immerse campers in new experiences and to help them gain new skills. Astrocamp is unique in having programs specializing in physics, astronomy, and space exploration. Its mission is to expose kids to these topics in the way they learn naturally and most effectively: through hands-on unusual and exciting experiences and tons of fun. Camp programs include: Residential Science: During the school year, schools from as far away as Stockton, Las Vegas, and Tucson

The Astrocamp experience

bring their 4th through 8th graders here for three or five days. Summer Camp: During the summer, parents

drop off campers for any of the three one-week sessions in June or either of the two week sessions in July. By adding their own selection of electives to a set of core activities, campers can design their own summer experience of adventure, science, and creativity. On the adventure side of things, campers can glide down a 700’ zip line, climb formidable rock formations that surround Idyllwild, ride trails on mountain bikes, and climb a rock wall simulating a Mars canyon. Campers explore science, space and technology through rocketry, astronaut training, an activity involving electricity and magnetism called “Volts & Jolts,” and Astrolab, a space mission simulation. Artful creative expression comes through such activities as radio broadcasting,

See Astrocamp, next page

ASTRONAUT TRAINING AT ASTROCAMP.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ASTROCAMP

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AstrocampContinued from previous page

blacksmithing, arts and crafts, and gaming classes. Remington Detzel, 16, went to Astrocamp two years ago. “What I loved about it was that it made learning really fun with hands-on experiences, he recalled.

“Usually only a few get to do stuff like that but we all got to do it.” Astrocamp began in 1988 as a pilot program at a camp in the San Gabriel Mountains. Astrocamp found a permanent home in Idyllwild in 1992 and since then has offered residential science and summer camp experiences for over 20 years. Astrocamp is one of 5 units run by Guided Discoveries, Inc. headquartered in Claremont. The other units -- 3 camps on Catalina Island and the Tole Mour, a 3-master that sails out of Long Beach Harbor -- specialize in marine science. You can learn more about Astrocamp at our website www.astrocamp.org or by phoning our office at (951) 659-6062.

Royal Pines Estates

• RV spaces from only $28 per day and $450 per month.• Free WiFi year-round on the front patio and in the Recreation Room.• Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails.• Amenities include Swimming Pool, Recreation Room, Organized Activities and More.• Close walking distance to Idyllwild School & Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Full-time on-site manager would love to show you around.

26350 Delano Drive, Idyllwild • (951) 659-2691

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“JOLTS AND VOLTS,” EXPERIENCING ELECTRICITY AT ASTROCAMP.

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OPEN YEAR-ROUNDCamping, fi shing, boating, hiking, boat & bike rentals, picnicking, general store, bird watching, basketball,

volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more. Group sites and monthly sites also available.

(951) 659-2680 56570 Highway 74, Mountain Center

LakeHemetRecreation.com

By Michael CarrilloPasadena, CaliforniaCamper from 1967-1972Camp Roosevelt in Mountain Center

I was lucky to attend camp in the Idyllwild area during the years from 1967 through 1972. Camp Roosevelt was nestled about seven miles from Idyllwild in Garner Valley

located right next to the Hurkey Creek campground. I was 10 ½ when I began attending the camp, which had been in existence for over 30 years. It was then owned and managed by Dan Slater. It was a co-ed camp that my brother Steve and I attended during the 60’s counter-cultural revolution. We had hippies as counselors and no parents at the camp, and seldom on parents’ weekend. It was an overnight camp where you could stay from three to eight weeks. We lived in cabins, the boys on one side of the camp and the girls on the other side. However, all our activities and meals were coed. For activities, we had archery, hiking, boating and fi shing on Lake Hemet, photography, ceramics, dances, drama and just about any activity that a boy or girl from six to 15 could want. We also had the opportunity for overnights in the

Childhood summers at campmountains above Idyllwild. For those trips, we started at Humber Park on our way to some of the best hiking and camping in the country. Before starting our camping trips, we had some time in Idyllwild. We would start in Mountain Center at Taylors for the best hamburgers and chili on the mountain. Idyllwild then was a bonanza of opportunity for a teenager. It was before lattes and cappuccinos and Idyllwild was a still a sleepy village. But we had the general store, the

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DIANE SCHUUR • HARVEY MASON'S CHAMELEONPROJECT • DENISE DONATELLI • CASEY ABRAMS• ROB THORSEN TRIO FEATURING JOSH WHITE• CLAYTON CAMERON'S CLIFFORD BROWN-MAXROACH PROJECT • TIM WEISBERG QUARTETAMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET • H.B. BARNUM GOSPEL• EUPHORIA BRASS BAND • CHUCK ALVAREZBAND • IZZY CHAIT • RAY GOREN BAND • JOHNDAVERSA SEXTET • ROBIN ADLER • TRIO HOTCLUB• PAUL CARMAN QUARKET PLUS 1 • JANIS MANNAND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL MUSICIANS

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The 20th Anniversary Idyllwild Jazz in the Pineswill take place amid the towering native pine andoak forest on the Idyllwild Arts campus. Worldrenowned jazz and blues artists perform on multiple stages throughout the weekend.

T I C K E T S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N A T idyllwildjazz.com

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Devil’s Slide (Moderate, 1600 ft. gain, fi ve mile round-trip): Devil’s Slide is a popular hike with great views and access to a myriad of other high-country trails. It’s heavily traveled in the summer with a limited number of daily permits on the weekends. If you manage to grab one of the coveted permits, watch for the “Wishing Tree” about halfway up to Saddle Junction and try to throw a rock

LEMON LILY FESTIVAL & a Little Bluegrass Music

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For festival & concert updates check out our website www.lemonlilyfestival.comNature Center: (951) 659-3850

Free bluegrass music in the Center of Town!

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just right to make it into the hollow at the top of the old dead snag. Once you reach Saddle Junction, you’ll have the choice of fi ve trails. From a fern- lined journey down Willow Creek Trail, to the sun-dappled Tahquitz Meadow, and a sweeping 360-degree view from the fi re lookout at Tahquitz Peak, you can’t go wrong! (Unless you don’t bring a map!) Best Seasons: spring, summer and fall. Into mountain biking? We have some great trails for you! For resource conservation and safety, not every trail

is open for mountain biking, so it’s a good idea to check with the local experts: Th e USFS Ranger Station can point you to mountain bike designated trails and our hometown bicycle shop, “Th e Hub” is a fountain of local information. Know before you go: Before heading out on any hike, make sure to stop at the USFS Ranger Station for free trail permits, Adventure passes for parking ($5), hiking maps and current trail information are available from your friendly local rangers.

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Day Hikes *Pacifi c Crest National Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 2.6 milesHumber Park to Tahquitz View Drive

Fuller Ridge Trail • One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gainin feet = 3,000 • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

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Seven Pines Trail • One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet= 2,600 • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

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Marion Mountain Trail • One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

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Devil’s Slide Trail • One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain infeet = 1,700 • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

Deer Springs Trail • One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • One-way distance = 1.7 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 700 • Tramway Terminal to Round Valley

Spider Peak Trail • One-way distance = 5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,800 • Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

Adventure Pass An Adventure Pass may be required in order to park vehicles on some Forest Service lands. A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pass, do not need an Adventure Pass.Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in or near the San Jacinto Ranger District are: Idyllwild Chevron, Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild Shell, Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market., Nomad Ventures and Fern Valley Emporium. For more information on areas that require a pass, or on other vendors in your area, call the U.S. Forest Service at (909) 382-2922.

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• Mt. San Jacinto State Park 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild(951) 659-2607

* There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

HIKING

Located in the Cathedral City Auto Center on Hwy 111 and Perez Road • 67-925 East Palm Canyon(877) 778-3309 • (760) 318-4700 • palmspringssubaru.com

Legal Disclaimer: “Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes fi rst.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 1-2-2014 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.”

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U.S. Forest Service CampgroundsRESERVATIONS: 1.877.444.6777; www.recreation.gov

Black Mountain Group CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Boulder Basin CampgroundBlack Mountain Road, 15 miles north of

Idyllwild

Dark Canyon Campground Dark Canyon Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Fern Basin CampgroundFern Basin Road, 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild

Marion Mountain CampgroundFern Basin Road, 7 miles north of Idyllwild

Pinyon Flat CampgroundHighway 74, east of Highway 371

Ribbonwood Equestrian Camp-ground

Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Santa Rosa Springs CampgroundSanta Rosa Truck Trail, off Highway 74 near

Pinyon

Tool Box Springs CampgroundThomas Mountain Road off Highway 75 in

Garner Valley Day Use Campground ( ) Mileage from Idyllwild

7474

243

243

To Hemet

LAKEHEMET

(8 mi)THOMAS MTN.

CAMP (16 mi)

TOOL BOX SPRINGS CAMP (16 mi)

PINYON FLATCampground

(26 mi)

To Palm Desert

McCALL PARK

(6-1/2 mi)

IDYLLWILD COUNTY PARK (1/4 mi)

HURKEY CREEK Campground

(8 mi)

MT. CENTER

IDYLLWILD

FERN VALLEY

PINECOVE

FOREST SERVICE RANGER STATION

MT. SAN JACINTO STATE PARK HQ. Campground

THOUSAND TRAILS Campground

(4-1/2 mi)

HUMBER PARK (2-1/2 mi)

STONE CREEK Campground (6 mi)

FERN BASIN Campground (7-1/2 mi)

MARION MTN. Campground

(8 mi)

DARK CANYON Campground

(8-1/2 mi)

BOULDER BASIN Campground (14 mi)

BLACK MTN. GROUP (17 mi)

FULLER MILL CREEK (7-1/2 mi)

LAKE FULMOR (10 mi)

To BanningMap

Courtesy U.S. Forest

Station

Mt. San Jacinto State ParkRESERVATIONS: 1.800.444.7275; www.reserveamerica.com

Idyllwild CampgroundMt. San Jacinto State Park, Highway 243, Idyllwild

Stone Creek CampgroundStone Creek Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Riverside County ParksRESERVATIONS: 1.800.234.7275; riversidecountyparks.org/reservations

Idyllwild County ParkCounty Park Road, Idyllwild

Hurkey Creek ParkHighway 74, 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild

McCall Memorial ParkMcCall Park Road, off Highway 74

near Mountain Center

Private CampsLake Hemet CampgroundOff Highway 74 in Garner Valley

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.2680

Thousand Trails Idyllwild Tent/RV Resort

3-4 miles north of Idyllwild in Pine Cove

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.4097

CAMPING

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MOUNTAIN BIKING With approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails open to bicyclists, the San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain bikers of all levels. For that reason, the local mountain trails have become extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service has mountain biking regulations in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacifi c Crest Trail. If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and Humber Park, visitors must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922 for more details. The pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 and a $30 annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. Passes are available at the Forest Service offi ce and several vendors around town (see page 31 for listing). The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for mountain bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open for equestrians and hikers on trails and vehicles on roads; helmets are highly recommended; control your speed; avoid riding after dark; and, carry a map (available at the Forest Service).

Idyllwild-area Mountain Bike Trails • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek, this easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to vehicles.

Parking is available at the day-use area within the Hurkey Creek Campground or outside the park. • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain bike riding. • May Valley Trail System: Currently closed due to erosion. • The Hub Trail System: This winding trail system incorporates great views of Alvin Meadow and the Grotto. Trails climb from behind Idyllwild Arts up toward Pine Cove. Moderate to challenging. • 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. • 24-hour Loop: Starting and ending at Hurkey Creek County Park, this challenging ride starts with a tough climb up to Keen Summit, traverses through Johnson Meadow and features a fast and fl owy descent through chaparral to complete the 11-mile loop. Hurkey Creek day use fees apply. • Other Trails: Pinyon Loop, South Ridge Trail and Webster Trail. Brendan Collier updated this report.

A MOUNTAIN BIKER WIGGLES THROUGH A TIGHT SPOT.

COURTESY: BRENDAN COLLIER

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FISHINGLAKE HEMETLake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is a fi sherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural channel catfi sh, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good sport fi shing. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 30 in this magazine for more information. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with fi shing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they confl ict with fi shing. Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside mo ments to many visitors to the Hill area. Contact the camp ground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information.

LAKE FULMORAbout 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Lake Fulmor is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game from spring through summer. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout fi shing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, the lake freezes over in winter. Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists.A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.

STRAWBERRY CREEKStrawberry Creek is the only stream where fi shing is allowed in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish and Game no longer stocks fi sh in Fuller Mill, North Fork and Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a protected species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. The fi sh-planting program is fi nanced through fi shing licenses and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and there is a daily bag limit of fi ve trout during the year-round season. One-year licenses are available to California residents at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fi shing/ for 2012 license rates and free fi shing days throughout California. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market, Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies.

THOUSAND TRAILSThousand Trails’ seasonal fi shing pond is stocked with tilapia, blue gill and catfi sh. Fishing permits are only $10 and free for 6-years-old and under with an adult permit. Equipment and bait can be purchased at the store. Fish cleaning station located at the pond. Picnic tables and barbecues available. Call 659-4097 for more information.

Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park on public land if not camping. Day use fees apply at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails.

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY

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Idyllwild Area Historical Museum

Idyllwild’s past collected in one unique location!

MUSEUM SHOP Mementos and books on local history

54470 N. Circle Dr. at Oakwood Call for Hours: (951) 659-2717

13th Annual Mountain Home Tour

Saturday, Sept. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets $20 per person

The Museum of the award-winning Idyllwild Area Historical Society is located in a charming cabin at 54470 North Circle Drive, and the quaintness of the surroundings encourages you to step right in. In 1922, C. L. Emerson, the primary developer of Idyllwild as a village, sold the property to Della Ferguson. The cabin and garage were built in 1930, and are typical of the Craftsman architectural style of many early bungalows in Southern California. For most of its life the cabin housed one family. In a period lasting almost 60 years, three generations of the Butts family spent their summers exploring the many hiking trails, horseback riding in the forest, and wading in the cool waters of Strawberry Creek. The Historical Society acquired the property in 2002 and spent a year restoring the cabin and remodeling the garage. Today, the museum exhibits many historical artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of this region. Currently featured is the history of climbing on world-famous Tahquitz (Lily) Rock. Early Idyllwild kitchenware, implements from pioneer lumber barons, samples of furniture from a local factory, and numerous photos and documents are displayed to tell the story of the Idyllwild area and the interesting characters who made it possible. You are invited to visit the museum and learn the fascinating history of the surrounding mountain communities. Docents and volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Write to the Museum at [email protected] or P.O. Box 3320, Idyllwild, CA, 92549. Phone 951-659-2717. Or visit idyllwildhistory.org.

How Idyllwild got its nameBy 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 and promptly built a sawmill on upper Dutch Flat. In the summer of 1890, they opened a tent resort on a forested bench just west of Strawberry Creek and called it Camp Idylwilde. The camp was located about where the Idyllwild Tree Monument stands in the center of town today.

Learn more about the history of the Idyllwild area

Besides managing his sawmill on Dutch Flat and Camp Idylwilde, George Hannahs, ever the entrepreneur, opened a general store in lower Strawberry Valley, about where today’s Tollgate Road crosses Strawberry Creek to Idyllwild Arts. On March 3, 1893, a post office was established at the Hannahs’ store and George Hannahs was appointed as the first postmaster. The couple named the store and post office Rayneta, in honor of their young son Raymond. Contrary to legend, George and Sarah had no daughter named Henrietta. In 1900, Dr. Walter Lindley, a Los Angeles physician, and a number of other doctors incorporated the California Health Resort Company and announced plans to build a sanatorium in Strawberry Valley. The Riverside Press (May 26, 1900) reported, “The plan is to put the sanatorium on the upper end of the valley, at what is now Idylwilde,” which clearly indicates that the name Idylwilde was then in use for that portion of the valley. The large two-story structure was named the Idyllwild Sanatorium, undoubtedly because it was located on the site of the Hannahs’ old Camp Idylwilde. It opened for patients in June 1901 with Ralph Lowe as manager and Charles Rutledge as bookkeeper and secretary. Mr. Rutledge brought

See Idyllwild, page 45

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FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTERFamily Practice, Cardiology, Pediatric Medicine, Endocrinology & Therapeutic Lifestyle Medicine

Open 6 days a week(available after hours & Sundays for emergencies)

951-659-9912Located at 54910 Pine Crest Ave. at Fern Valley Corners in Idyllwild.

By Nancy BorchersDistrict Review Board member& Marshall SmithAssistant Editor

Idyllwild’s downtown business core is now the only historic district in the unincorporated

area of Riverside County. With the appointment of a local review board in Jan. 2013, the downtown district is now protected by architectural guidelines designed to preserve its mid 20th century identity and ambience. Idyllwild is a picturesque alpine village with no stoplights, major chain stores, or fast food restaurants. It retains an appearance not much changed since the 1960’s. Its downtown buildings tell the history of the area in its central architecture, a step back in time to a less stressful time. L.S.A. Associates in Riverside was commissioned by the county in 2009 to conduct a survey of Idyllwild’s business district to determine which

Idyllwild Downtown Historic District explainedbuildings qualified as historic resources under national, California, or Riverside County historic registers or the California Environmental Quality Act. Of 159 properties surveyed, 63 qualified as historic resources under applicable guidelines, with the oldest, the Log Cabin Realty building on North Circle, dating back to 1917. Historic districts are considered a cultural cache, drawing so-called “heritage tourists” interested in history. In the 1920’s through 1940, Idyllwild was a major draw for Los Angeles tourists. Many of the early clips from Los Angeles newspapers refer to Idyllwild as Southern California’s “Garden of Eden.” The San Jacinto mountain hamlet became a popular recreational getaway for L.A. residents.The Idyllwild Downtown Historic

District has been formed to help maintain the distinguished original qualities of its historic buildings. Changes in building codes endanger these historic resources by requiring upgrades that are impossible to achieve without destroying historic details of the buildings. By forming the Idyllwild district, the County of Riverside acknowledged the value of Idyllwild’s historic buildings and the importance

See District, page 46

IDYLLWILD’S OLDEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING, NOW LOG CABIN REALTY, BUILT IN 1917.

PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

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EVENTSD O N ’ TMISST H E S EEARTH FAIR

5/18

P L E I N A I R 6/10-12

FOURTH OF JULY 7/4

HOME TOUR8/14

LEMON LILY7/13-14

JAZZ FESTIVAL8/7/18

ART & WINE10/12

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, MAY 2Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, MAY 3First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800. Artist Show Opening Reception, 6-8

p.m. Desert Art Center, Palm Springs.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior Show

III, Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 10.

First Friday Reader’s Theater, Isis Theatre Company production, 7:30 p.m. Caine Learning Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 4Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, MAY 9Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 10Dance Student Choreography, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Sandii Castleberry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 11Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.Idyllwild Firefi ghters Association Benefi t

Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, MAY 12Sons of the American Legion Mother’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

Lilac Walk & Art Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 25025 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild.

THURSDAY, MAY 16Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Inter Arts Visiting Artist Lecture, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. IAM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 17Visual Arts End of Year Sale, Noon-5

p.m. Ataloa Studio, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception Visual Arts Senior

Show IV, 6-7:30 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Show runs through May 24.

Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

That’s All Folk, John King, Elaine Latimer & Bill Shepard, 6:30-9: 30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

SATURDAY, MAY 18Idyllwild Earth Fair, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Town

Hall.Live music around the campfi re, dancing

& s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.Theatre Mainstage Production #4, 7:30-

9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 19Theatre Mainstage Production #4,

2-4 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, MAY 21Spring Jazz Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22Creative Writing Senior Readings, 7:30-

8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, MAY 23Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Creative Writings Senior Readings,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, MAY 24Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, MAY 25Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Memorial Day Barbecue, 3-7 p.m. American Legion Post 800.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Moving Pictures Student Films, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Foundation Theater, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, MAY 26Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Idyllwild Rotary Club’s Annual Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Town Hall.

Look What the Cat Dragged in Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Idyllwild Nature Center.

MONDAY, MAY 27Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. American Legion Post 800.

THURSDAY, MAY 30Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run & Fitness Walk,

7 a.m. Center of town.Awards & Pancake Breakfast 5K & 10K,

9 a.m. Town Hall.Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JUNE 3Memorial Day Weekend yard sales, all

day throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7First Friday Prime Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 800.Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein

Air Festival, Artist Panel and Demonstration, 6-9 p.m. Idyllwild Living Room Gallery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. thoughout the village.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Plein Air

Festival Open Exhibit and Awards, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location TBA.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16American Legion Auxiliary Father’s

Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. American Legion Auxiliary.

Metals Week lectures, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 17Hot Clay Lecture: James Tisdale, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.Opening Reception: Hot Clay, Metals

Week & Faculty, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Continues through June 23.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18Artist Lecture: Scott Prior, Ron

Pokrasso & Barbara Nechis, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19Hot Clay Lecture: Christa Assad, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20Metals Week Student Show, 4-5 p.m.

Krone Library Patio, Idyllwild Arts.Beer Tasting Event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Hot Clay Lecture: Jason Bige Burnett,

7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23Hot Clay Lecture: Richard Burkett

& Joe Molinaro, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JUNE 24Native Artist Demonstration: Nathan

Youngblood, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Opening Reception: Hot Clay & Faculty Exhibit, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25Artist lectures: Cari Hernandez, Dan

Welden & Iva Gueorguieva, 7- 8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Hot Clay Lecture: Sunshine Cobb, 7-8

p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28Adult Student Culminations, 4-5 p.m.

Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Native American Arts Pottery Firing: Nathan Youngblood, Santa Clara Pueblo, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30Native Arts Week, Trunk Show:

Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Carving & Weaving, 1-4 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Panel: Native American Arts at ISOMATA, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, JULY 1Native Arts Week lecture: Guest

Artists, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 2Native Arts Week lecture: Freddie

Bitsoie, Native Cuisine in the Americas, plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Artist Lecture: Bill Perkins, Margaret Scanlan, Greg Kennedy & David Delgado, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Native Arts Week lecture: Dr. Jessica

Metcalfe, Native American Fashion plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, JULY 4Annual Rotary Club Independence

Day Parade, 10 a.m. North Circle Drive.

Native Arts Week lecture: TBA plus Native Foods Tastings, noon-1 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Summer Concert Series featuring Ken Dahleen & His Big Band Staff, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Native Arts Week Film Night: “Akway

Nyewaa: Coming Back Home” by Phillip Espinoza, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 5Adult Arts Center Culminations,

4-5 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Children’s Center Open House, Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Native Arts Week, Performance: Native Fashion Show (featuring 10 designers) with the Cahuilla Birdsingers, 7-8 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 6Native American Arts Pottery Firing:

Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Ortiz, 8-9 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 8Artist lectures: Rebecca Campbell,

Laura Wait, Renee Azenaro & Nicholas Simmons, 7-8 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Opening Reception, 8-9 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Vocal Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 9Poetry Reading: Jane Shore, Ed Skoog,

Brendan Constantine, David St. John, Anna Journey & Matthew Dickman, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 11Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Poetry Reading: Poetry Week

Students, 7-8 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 12Adult Arts Center Culminations, 4-5

p.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts.Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Song & Dance Performance, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 134th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Computer Animation Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fiction Reading, 10-11 a.m. Todd Quad, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 10-11 a.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Adventures in Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Mini-Musical Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Continued

The annual Independence Day Parade brings out the local patri-ots. File photo

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Jewelry, photos, paintings, ceramics,

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SATURDAY, JULY 13Animal Rescue Friends Pet Expo, 10

a.m.-4 p.m. Community Center site.Painting & Drawing Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Filmmaking Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Piano Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Jazz Concert, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Piano Recital, 1-2p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Workshop Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Adventures Culmination, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Kathy Harmon-Luber’s “Reflections,” artist’s reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Don Reed & Erik Kramer-Webb, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, JULY 144th Annual Lemon Lily Festival & A

Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center and downtown Idyllwild.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Judged

Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, Reception and Awards Ceremony, noon-2 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 16Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 18Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m.

Community Center site.Beer tasting event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, JULY 19Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Music Faculty Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 20Youth Film Making Screening, 10-11 a.m.

Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Drawing & Sculpture Culmination,

12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Friday Jam, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Theatre Performance, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY, JULY 21David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

Mexican Restaurant. Bluegrass Festival: Harmonica

Workshop, time TBA. Thousand Trails.

Symphonic Band, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Bluegrass Festival: Concert, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

MONDAY, JULY 22Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8-9

p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, JULY 23Student Recital: Instrumental Music,

8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF

Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Studio D, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, JULY 25Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

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EVENTS

Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m. Community Center site.

Student Recital: Instrumental Music,8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, JULY 26Children Center Open House, Multi-

Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Harpists Recital, 7-8 p.m. Stephen’s Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, JULY 27Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-

11 a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.

Dance Culmination,10-11 a.m. Fisher Dance Studio, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild, Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Readings, 10-11 a.m. Location TBA, Idyllwild Arts.

Symphonic Band, 12-1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Fashion Design, Art & More Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

The Magic of Art Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Computer Animation Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Page to Stage Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

On Camera Culmination, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Wind Ensemble, 2-3 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Musical Theatre Culmination, 2:30-

3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Symphony Orchestra, 4-5 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfi re,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

TUESDAY, JULY 30Opening reception, 7-8 p.m. Parks

Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.Continued

MONDAYSCribbage, 10 a.m-noon. Town Hall.Children’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m.

Idyllwild Library.Open Mic Night with Scott Foster,

6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

TUESDAYSSeniors’ Wii activities, 10 a.m.-noon.

Town Hall.Jazz Night, 6 p.m. Café Aroma.

WEDNESDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9 a.m.

Town Hall.Kid’s movement, 4-5 p.m. Town Hall.

THURSDAYSMunchkin Story Time, 11 a.m. INK

Book Gathering.

FRIDAYSAdult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.-

noon. Town Hall.Krafty Kids Art Class with Wendy

Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Town Hall.Willy B., 5:30 p.m. Arriba Mexican

Restaurant.Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile

Wine Shoppe.That’s All Folk with John King, Elaine

Latimer & Bill Sheppard, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Goodtimes Pub & Grill.

What’s the Worst That Could Happen, comedy improv, 10 p.m. Rustic Theatre.

SATURDAYSBrazilian Serenade: David Jerome, 9

a.m. Café Aroma.

Yoga with Luciana LoPresto, 9-10 a.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft.

“Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Museum.

Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Arriba Mexican Restaurant.

Live music: Classical guitar, 6-9 p.m. Mile High Cafe.

Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Rock Star Karaoke with Scott Foster, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. Lumber Mill.

SUNDAYSErnesto Alé, 9 a.m. Café Aroma.Live music: Piano, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mile

High Cafe.David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arriba

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Series Concert I, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall.

THURSDAY, AUG. 1Dance Culmination, 10-11 a.m. Fisher

Dance Studio, IdyllwildArts. Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Faculty Concert, 8-9 p. m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3Student Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra,

4:30-5:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert II, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY, AUG. 5Student Voice Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY, AUG. 6Student Percussion Recital, 7-8 p.m.

IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins,

6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

Student Recital: Instrumental & Vocal Music, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.Distinguished Artist Chamber Music

Series: Pre-Concert Talk, 7: 30-8:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Chamber Music Concert III, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9Children’s Center Open House,

Multi-Arts, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Chamber Music Recital, 8-9 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Student Performance: Sketch Comedy, 8-9 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10Acting/Directing for the Camera, 10-11

a.m. Ryan Sound Stage, Idyllwild Arts.Chamberfest Chamber Music, 10-11 a.m.

Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.Fiction Readings,10-11a.m. Todd Quad,

Idyllwild Arts.Sketch Comedy Performance, 10-11

a.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Art Exhibit, 10-11 a.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fashion Show, 10-11 a.m. IM Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

Art From Many Cultures Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Improv Workshop Culmination, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

High School Festival Choir, 1-2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Jr. Artists Art Exhibit, 1-2 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Young Writers Workshop Culmination, 1-2 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Shakespeare’s World Culmination, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Theatre of Myth and Folklore, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra, 8-9 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16Gerry High’s “New Jazz,” artist’s

reception, 5-8 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Jazz in the Pines Patron’s Dinner, 5 p.m. Nelson Dinning Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1720th Annual Jazz in the Pines, all day.

Idyllwild Arts campus. Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1820th Annual Jazz in the Pines, alll day.

Idyllwild Arts campus.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 24Live music around the campfire,

dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

Live music around the campfire, dancing & s’mores, 7-10 p.m. Thousand Trails.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2Labor Day Weekend yard sales, all day,

throughout the village. See Town Crier newspaper for listings.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 10 a.m.-3 p. m. Community Center site.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 a.m.

Town Hall.Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s 13th

Annual Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the village.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21Courtyard Gallery Members’ Home

Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. member studios.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

WEDNESDAY, OCT 2Paul Carman & Marshall Hawkins, 6-9

p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe.

THURSDAY, OCT 3Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 5It’s All About the Animals annual

fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Living Free Animal Sanctuary, Mountain Center.

THURSDAY, OCT 10Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY, OCT 12Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

Alexandra Taylor’s “Earth Girl,” artist’s reception, noon-5 p.m. Artspresso Gallery.

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Art Walk & Wine Tasting Event, 2-5 p.m. member galleries.

SUNDAY, OCT 13Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild 10th

Annual Quilt Show, “Idyllwild Autumn,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buckhorn Camp.

THURSDAY, OCT 17Beer tasting event, 6:30-9 p.m. Idyll

Awhile Wine Shoppe.Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 24Destination, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

THURSDAY, OCT 31Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Parade &

Carnival, 4:15 p.m. North Circle Drive and downtown area.

Chapel in the Pines Christian Fellowship Interdenominational; Idyllwild Pines Meadow Camp Chapel,

29375 Highway 243, Mountain Center. Pastor Wally Boer, 659-0097. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m.;

Weekly tudies.

Christian Science Church 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School,

10 a.m.; Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting, 7 p.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119.

Community Presbyterian Church 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday

Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, 6:15 a.m.

Idyllwild Bible Church 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.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368.

Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church54525 North Circle Dr., Father Charles E. Miller.

Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am; Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8 am & 10 amConfession: Sat. 3:30 pm or by appointment

St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley, Rev. Gordon Sheible

659-4471. Sunday Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study at 9 am

Shiloh Christian Ministries 54968 Upper Pine Crest Ave., Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, 659-

2416. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Courtyard Building),

Rev. Dr. Betty Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mountain Center, 659-5272.

Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. Sunday Program, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., instruction meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch.

Church Services

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CampContinued from page 28 movie theater, and wonderful restaurants. We could go into the shops, buy stuff and even get a postcard (our counselors made us buy one) to send to our parents on our next letter writing day. After Idyllwild, we would hike to Humber Park and make the trek up to Skunk Cabbage as our base camp. Skunk Cabbage is the junction for continuing to many diff erent points in the mountain. From there you can continue on to Tahquitz Peak, Red Tahquitz trail, or head on up through Round Valley on the way to San Jacinto Peak at nearly 11,000 feet or even over to the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. On one camping trip, heavy rain poured on us all

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Th e facts are this: George and Sarah Hannahs opened Camp Idylwilde in the summer of 1890 and deserve credit for originating the name. Laura Rutledge may or may not have suggested the post offi ce name be changed from Rayneta to Idyllwild in 1901. We’ll probably never know for certain. John Robinson is the co-author of the book “Th e San Jacintos.”

night. Th e next day, because of the bad weather, we had to hike back down the mountain back to Camp Roosevelt. Once we made it to Humber Park we had to walk about a mile until we came across the fi rst houses in Fern Valley. Th ere were no cell phones in those days so we had to knock on someone’s door and ask if we could use their phone. I was 12 years old at the time and there were about 15 of us between 11 and 13, wet, tired and hungry wanting to get back to camp. Our counselor knocked on the door and I remember a woman opened the door, saw us, and never even thought twice about helping us. My summers at camp and the times in Idyllwild are etched in my memories forever. Like many who still visit Idyllwild, it all began, for me, with summer camp.

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of protecting them from radical change. Idyllwild, in its early years called Strawberry Valley, started as a lumbering town and then became a destination for people looking for health and recreation. Idyllwild was the playground for the fi lm community before Palm Springs got air conditioning. Some of the celebrity homes are still here. Some are gone. Some of Idyllwild’s most important buildings and parks are already gone and locals realize that preservation can stop the destruction of historic resources in the village core and enhance its historic ambience. Architecture in Idyllwild clearly defi nes three diff erent building surges that have taken place over the one hundred and thirty years of the community’s development. Th e Log Cabin Reality building is the oldest commercial building. It exemplifi es the rustic Craftsman style that was in vogue from 1910 to 1945. Th e Mile High Inn, built in 1947 and Dunn’s Dental building, near Fern Valley Corners, built in 1957 span the next building surge that showcases the California Ranch style, popular from 1940 through 1964. Th e 1960s brought the newly popular A-Frame style to the community and can be seen in Oma’s European Bakery and Restaurant, BBVA Compass Bank and the Pony Express store. Many A-frame vacation homes are scattered throughout the community. Th e district’s local review board will work with the County Planning Director to protect, enhance and perpetuate structures, architectural styles and the irreplaceable assets that are important to the history of commercial development on the Hill. Keith Herron of the County Preservation Offi ce is working with Riverside County Planning to make the planning process more expedient and clearer for historic district property owners in light of the special identity and unique permitting

procedures of the Idyllwild District. Th e Downtown Historic District will help preserve the idyllic small town atmosphere so appealing to residents and tourists alike. Th e local review board’s mission is to help guide the preservation of Idyllwild’s historic resources.

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THE RUSTIC THEATRE, BUILT IN THE 1950S. PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

THE LOG CABIN CRAFTSMAN STYLE THAT TYPIFIED EARLY IDYLLWILD.

PHOTO BY MARSHALL SMITH

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Teapot set by Abby Peterson

at Artspresso Gallery, $75

1948 Seeburg 78 RPM Jukebox at the Fern Valley Emporium,

$4,200

The Idyllwild Guide,

Idyllwild Pinecraft dining set (circa 1940) by C. Seldon Beldon at Forest Furniture Gallery, $9501948 Seeburg 78 RPM Jukebox

“Melted Bridge” by Scott at the Funky Bazaar, $225

Kayak rentals at Lake Hemet, $20-$40

(with deposit)

UNIQUE IDYLLWILD FINDS

Teapot set by Abby Peterson

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Bird mug at Wooley’s, $16.95

Minnetonka beaded women’s

sandals at Mountain Footwear, $54

Rhodocrosite stalactite, turquoise and sterling silver necklace made by Larry Everitt at Everitt’s Minerals, $75

Hoppy Ball at Remember When Toys, $19.99

DeJembe hand

drum at Showtime

Video, $199

“Joy of the

Sax,” by Ronald Singerton

at Singerton Gallery, $1,595

DeJembe DeJembe Sacred Threads lace-trimmed summer tunic

at Prairie Dove, $49

Bird feeder and perch,

handmade by Jon Kibby, at the Idyllwild

Nature Center,

$27

$1,595

“Melted Bridge” by Scott at the “Melted Bridge” by Scott at the

Vintage sodas and Fruit Stripe Gum at the Soda Pop and Sweet Shop, $2 each

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