Trona Pinnacles, a major landmark in Trona. The community of Trona was established as a result of Searles Lake, which is known to contain a variety of minerals that attracted…
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Giant Rock, located near Landers, is approximately seven stories high and covers almost 6,000 square feet. For thousands of years, the towering boulder served as a landmark and gathering place…
The Arrowhead landmark is located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The Arrowhead landmark, which can be seen for miles, is located in the foothills of the San…
City of Colton, circa 1920. The city of Colton has served as a crossroads and center of regional activity for more than 100 years. It was named after David Douty…
Slover Mountain in 1906. Slover Mountain, also known as Mount Slover and Marble Mountain, is a former landmark in south Colton. It was also referred to as Tahualtapa (Raven Hill)…
The famous 20 mule team wagons hauled borax from Searles Lake circa 1900. Located near Trona is an extremely rare lake that was discovered by John Searles in 1862 that…
The town of Earp circa 1960. The town of Earp is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County bordering Arizona. Originally called Drennan for 20 years, the town was renamed…
The first steam-powered line, which began serving the Highland area in 1888, ran from downtown San Bernardino to Harlem Springs in Highland. Located at the southern base of the San…
Jedediah Smith was the first American to travel to California by following the Mojave Indian Trail. Located on the eastern side of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Mojave River has…
Big Bear Alpine Zoo is located in Big Bear Lake. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo has a long history of not only showcasing…
