The Rock —- TAHQUITZ! Many stories, tales and legends are told about this this rock. Tonight I share with you the true story of Tahquitz.Many years ago, the Soboba Indians lived in this valley, and called our camp their home. The Soboba’s lived in peace and were prosperous. They had no enimies (sic), and did … Read more
The Cahuilla Indians believe that Tahquitz, a devil-spirit, lives in these San Jacinto mountains, and has evil powers. He likes to make strange noises and groans to terrorize the people. He possesses unique abilities to assume all kinds of disguises and to entice men, women, and children to his cavern as slaves. Worse yet, sometimes … Read more
PSR Itinerary Day 1 – August 2: Six-Mile Gate to McBride Canyon Day 2 – August 3: McBride Canyon to Dan Beard (stopped in Indian Writings) Day 3 – August 4: Day 4 – August 5: Day 5 – August 6: Day 6 – August 7: Day 7 – August 8: Day 8 – August … Read more
Camp Emerson1920 – PresentIdyllwild, CaliforniaLegend Of TahquitzJim Fairchild Version (Possible 1920s, Published 1994)Chris Warack Version (1980 – 1981)Tahquitz Canyon version (Non-BSA)BSA PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that have inspired humans for thousands of years. He co-authored the Photographer’s Guide to Joshua … Read more
Note: This page is being deprecated in favor of the Non-OA Society page listed on my Area4History website.Many know that the current Cahuilla Lodge, which comprises the entirety of Southern California, is made up of several predecessor Lodges.Navajo Lodge # 98 formed in 1937 and the San Bernardino County portion of the Lodge joined Cahuilla … Read more
Camp AratabaNamed after Chief Irataba of the Mojave Nation.At the conclusion of each week of summer camping at Arataba, a pained plaster casting of “Chief Arataba” was given to the Troop with the highest cumulative score.The 1965 Camp Helendade patch was taken directly from the plaster casting.There was a massive mound of stones across from … Read more
Camp Helendade began it’s life as Camp Running Springs. The land was donated to the Arrowhead Area Council by Helen and Dade Davis after AAC chose not to renew their lease with the USFS after a fire burned property and structures at Camp Arataba in 1960.The Firebird was an apt logo for the camp, rising … Read more