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Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Informationwith you.

Quite often as I am showing property, I’ll be asked by potential buyers, “What kind of tree is that?  Or, “What kind of wild animals do you have here?” Both are great questions because we do have some very different animals, birds, trees & plants, than most folks experience “off the mountain.”

Some of our native mountain critters include coyotes, bob cats, black bear, grey squirrel (though we rarely see these guys anymore), chipmunks, ground squirrels, raccoons, mountain lions, skunks & cougars. I’ve seen all of these at one time or another, except the cougar.  And you may run across a mule deer and red fox, but not often.

Trees! Oh we have some big, beautiful trees in our local mountains: White fir, ponderosa pine, cedar, white pine, coulter pine, black oak, white oak & always my favorite, dogwoods! As you drive around the lake, you will see that the warmer side will include more oaks (and manzanitas), verses the cooler side and all their pines.

Birdies in our mountains is, for sure, a bird-watchers dream: Of course the Stellar Jay! Blue Jay, Quail, Ducks, Western Tanager, Northern Tanager, Wood Pecker (just like Woodie), Chickadees, Barn Owls and Bald Eagles & hawks. The nosiest of the bunch is hands down, The Stellar Jays.

…and then there are the insects and other mountain pests. Ah, that’s for another post.

Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Information with you.

After a slight heatwave, our Lake Arrowhead weather is just about perfect. This weekend, like all others during the summer, is jam packed with fun events. So come on up, come on out and enjoy all that Lake Arrowhead and other mountain towns have to offer.

Friday, July 23, 2010: FARMERS MARKET. The Farmer’s Market begins at 4:00 to 8:00. Get your fresh fruit & veggies here!

Friday, July 23, 2010: SUMMER CONCERTS continues with YARD SALE, Rock Rhythm & Soul

Friday, July 23, 2010: MOUNTAIN TOP HIKING CLUB

Saturday, July 24, 2010: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Saturday, July 24, 2010: SUMMER CONCERT continue with BUZZ CAMPBELL & Hotrod Lincoln, Rockabilly

Saturday, July 24, 25, 2010: RIM OF THE WORLD HISTORICAL MUSEUM. If you haven’t visited the museum yet, please try. You will not be disappointed.

Saturday, July 24, 2010: MOUNTAIN CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW. This fun event will be held in Lake Gregory, just a hop, skip and jump from Lake Arrowhead.

Saturday, July 24, 2010: MOONRIDGE ANIMAL PARK INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION. Just 26 miles up Hwy 18 (Rim of The World Highway) is Big Bear… The kids will love going to this wonderful little zoo.

Sunday, July 25, 2010: LE GRAND SAFARI PICNIC FOUNDATION. This spectacular event will take place on the back lawn of Lake Arrowhead’s Mountain Community Hospital. Enjoy live entertainment and a “live” and “silent” auction. Plus 20 local eateries will be providing a fab’ feast. If you haven’t already guessed, this year’s theme will be “Out of Africa.”

Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Information with you.

Some folks just take to the water (lake) like a fish. And the same goes for water skiing. But if you’re one who needs a little more help, than you may want to take lessons, right here on Lake Arrowhead at MCKENZIE WATER SKI SCHOOL.  Lessons are available to individuals and groups.

The McKenzie Water Ski School opened for business in 1946, thanks to  George “Mac” McKenzie and his wife, Lucy. They shared a passion for water skiing and were both, what most people called,  adventurous souls.

Today, the school is still operated by the McKenzie family. They open every season on Memorial Day weekend through the end of September. 

The McKenzie Water Ski School is just past Woodies Restaurant at Lake Arrowhead Village.

Here’s a price list of lessons for your convenience:

2-mile course: $55.00

Water ski ride (2 miles): $45.00

Jr. Wakeboard (10 & under): $55.00

Ankle Biter (6 yrs and under): $30.00

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Boat Rides:

1/2 hour: $60.00

1 hour:: $110.00

So come on up,  come on out for some fun on Lake Arrowhead!

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