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Week of June 11th – June 17th, 2026
Photo by: Shannon & Casey Johnston Native American Arts Center Let me introduce you to an amazing resource right here in our own community. The Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Center exists alongside the academy and summer program. Honoring the native people of the area has been important to Idyllwild Arts since its formation in…
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Week of June 4th – June 10th, 2026
Photo by: Kenny Gioeli’s game cam Summer Time I know what you’re thinking…it’s not quite summer yet…but doesn’t it FEEL like summer? Well there are actually 2 definitions of summer. Astronomical summer is June 21st and it is defined by the earth’s tilt, the solstice which is between June 20th and June 22nd each year…
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Week of May 28th – June 3rd, 2026
Photo by: Frank Colosi Many Thanks to Mike Proctor for filling in and making sure Good Morning Idyllwild went out successfully the last 2 weeks so I could go on vacation. If you know Mike, thank him. Thank you Mike! Sciuridae (See-ur-i-die) (Tree Squirrels, Ground Squirrels, & Chipmunks) Here in Idyllwild, we have 3 prominent…
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Week of May 21st – May 27th, 2026
Photo by: Anonymous Western Fence Lizard I know we’ve all spotted our fair share of lizards around Idyllwild—and often inside our houses! If you find one indoors, don’t panic: they mainly eat insects like spiders, beetles, flies, and ants, making them great little roommates. However, they do need water, so it’s best to gently relocate…
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Week of May 14th – May 20th, 2026
Photo submitted by Kenny Gioeli California Mountain King Snake I was beyond thrilled to spot this California King Snake right in my own backyard! While they might look intimidating, these beauties are incredibly beneficial and completely harmless to humans and pets. They are the “neighborhood watch” of the reptile world because they actually eat rattlesnakes…
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Week of May 7th – May 13th, 2026
5-Week Old “Jubilee” Bald Eagle Chick at Lake Hemet: Photo by Joe Papp Bald Eagles The Bald Eagle has been our National Bird since 1782. In 1967 they were endangered due to the use of pesticides and only about 30 nesting pairs remained. Since 2007, due to the ban of DDT and other harmful pesticides,…
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Week of April 30th – May 6th, 2026
California Quail: Photo by Jim Brock Tahquitz Rock Tahquitz Rock is a monolith. A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock. Tahquitz or Lily Rock is the largest monolith south of Yosemite. El Capitan is the largest in the United States and one of the 10 largest in the world. El…
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Week of April 23rd – April 29th, 2026
The “Grape Soda Lupins” are coming up everywhere in Idyllwild. History of Chart House Building With the opening this week of the new Lily’s Restaurant, I thought it would be good to do a little history of the building at Fern Valley Corners. You can date your arrival to Idyllwild by what restaurant was there…
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Week of April 16th – April 22nd, 2026
Snow Plant – Photo by Mimi Jacaruso Snow Plant The Snow Flower is one of the coolest flowers you’ll ever happen across and it will probably be a surprise. They pop up in the early spring, sometimes right through a patch of snow. They lack chlorophyll which is why they’re red. They are a parasitic…