Maple Springs Ride To The Snow

I’ve ridden to the saddle and beyond several times over the last week. I thought it’d be fun to see the snow and test my skills. The first day I ended up walking the last 1/4 mile to Four Corners because the snow was 5-7″ deep. That last day today I came off the bike and fell 5 times. There …

A Thank You From Christmas In The Canyons

Our 2012 Christmas in the Canyons event was a tremendous success due to the dedication, hardwark, time and money from so many of our neighbors and friends in the canyons. We thank all those on the committee..the helpers…vendors and visitors and all who have partaken in the event. Click image to see complete list of volunteers and donations.

SCC – Winter Gathering Pot Luck Dinner

On Tuesday, December 18th we would like you and your family to join us for Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner & Open House. It will begin at 6 P.M. and each family needs to bring a dish to share. (Sshh…there will be a surprise visitor that night – Santa). Please mark your calendar for this festive event. Thank you Aimee Bryer …

2nd Annual Christmas In The Canyons – Dec. 15, 2012

Mark your calendars and then come out for a great time. Last year was better than we’d hoped and this year promises to be even better. The vendor application form is here: http://smrpd.org/Forms/CITC%20App%20-2-2012.pdf

Goldenspotted Oak Beetle is on the way and it’s not friendly to our trees

Goldenspotted Oak Beetle Information Southern California Citizen Scientist Tree Health Survey Form A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of California Oaks Sierra Madre Patch Article Wikipedia Post From the website below: “Goldspotted oak borer infestation is contributing to the on-going oak tree mortality occurring on federal, state, private, and Native American lands in San Diego County. Widespread oak mortality …

Maple Springs Gate Open

It’s finally open to the relief of some and consternation of others. I drove up the road today in my Jeep and while the lower section has been re-paved in some sections the upper dirt section does have some damage and work that has changed the nature of the road making it seem like a new drive. The biggest change …

Vision Quest 2011

Today was the day of the epic Vision Quest race. A total of 55.2 miles with 11,200′ of climbing from Black Star Canyon down the motorway then up Maple Springs ending at O’Neill Park. I was there to present the first of a series of four $50 awards in this case a gift certificate purchased from Rock N’ Road for …

Pictures of life in the canyons in the 1940s

From Deanna Craig’s sister these are some great shots of life in Ladd Canyon back in the 1940’s Deanna’s grandma Arline Brown, aunt Frances Brown and mom Susie Brown in Silverado Creek. Grandma Arline Brown, mom Susie Brown and unidentified friend in what I think is Ladd Canyon Grandma Arline Brown, aunt Frances Brown, mom Susie Brown and friend. Kind …

The Canyon Orange County We Call Home

This short film captures the essence of why we live here and why so many others come to visit. If this video doesn’t play then click here. Mountain Man from Jonathan Formica on Vimeo.