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The
earliest settlements by Europeans in this area were due to
the logging industry.
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In
the 1800's, Chinese work crews dug a series of tunnels through
the San Bernardino mountains connecting to Lake Arrowhead.
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A
narrow gauge steam train ran along what is now "Rim
of the World" highway, through Running Springs and into
Grass Valley.
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The
tower that stands in the middle of Lake Arrowhead is 195
feet high and is an outlet for water to the desert below.
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The
charming Willow Woods, a local shopping community, includes
log cabin buildings still in use that date back to the early
1900's.
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Tour
companies from all over the United States include Lake Arrowhead
on their itineraries.
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The
San Bernardino Mountains present a spectacular showcase of
life by offering visitors over 2,000 species of flora and
nearly 400 species of fauna.
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The
business district of Lake Arrowhead was burned to the ground
in the late 1970's and was rebuilt to current status. The pavilion,
which stands in the center of the village, was the only original
building preserved.
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Many,
many movies have been filmed in lake Arrowhead, including "Heidi", "Magnificent
Obsession", "The American President," "Space Jam," and "The
Parent Trap."
