Natural History Wanderings

California Fall Color reports on San Bernardino Mountains

Peak to Past Peak – “Silverwood Lake is one of the SB Mountains largest lakes, located on the backside of the mountains heading towards the desert Apple Valley/Victorville.  So, most people miss it when they head up to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear and even fewer photographers spend time there. It has a Mountain/Desert look to it, and offers Fishing/Boating, Camping, Hiking, Bicycling, Waterskiing, and has places around to eat.

“Since it’s the lowest Lake in the mountains, Silverwood Lake usually stays warmer/drier longer-lasting fall color than the other SB Mountain lakes.”  Silverwood Lake was peaking this past weekend though, like other SB Mountain fall color spots, is susceptible to wind.

Autumn is “winding down” at the SB Mountains’ other lakes: Big Bear, Arrowhead, Green Valley and Gregory, though spots of fall color remain.  Many trees are now losing leaves. GO NOW!

See photos at Fall Color survives in the San Bernardino Mountains