We would like to thank Bruce Herwig of Yucaipa for submitting incredible photos of his favorite San Bernardino County destination.
Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande has drawn visitors from around the world. This two-acre ranch was developed in the early 2000s by Elmer Long, the son of Elmer Long, Sr., who was an aviation engineer in Manhattan Beach. Long and his father were avid collectors of colorful bottles. He decided to put the bottles to use by grabbing some old metal pipe and welding tree limbs for the bottles to sit on. Today, Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch features 200 trees and more than 1,000 bottles. It’s free and open to the public.
Additional County Update News – October 30, 2025
- Impacts of the government shutdown on CalFresh
- Apostille Pop-Up Shop returns to San Bernardino: Local access to essential state services on Nov. 18
- San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters early voting locations are now open
- County conducts coordinated enforcement and outreach operations at homeless encampment sites in Fontana and Bloomington
- County Public Health highlights Black Infant Health efforts in statewide summit
- Age Wise program supports behavioral health and wellness for older adults and individuals with disabilities
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Valenzuela honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
- Call for submissions: Share your favorite San Bernardino County destinations
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