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Milestones: The Art of Patricia Saviano Farrell
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Welcome to Wrightwood California: |
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| Wrightwood CA is a small majestic mountain town at an elevation of 6,000 feet, situated in the beautiful pine-covered San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Conveniently accessible at just 15 miles off the I-15 freeway, Wrightwood provides the sought-after “four seasons climate” within minutes of the Southern California deserts and valleys. The town of Wrightwood, located along Highway 2, has a population of just over 4,500 residents. The dynamic weather patterns and environment make Wrightwood the perfect location for seasonal activities. The late spring, summer, and early fall seasons in Wrightwood bring fantastic weather for camping, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. Wrightwood is also a frequent resupply point for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs across the ridge line above the town.
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The late fall, winter and early spring seasons in Wrightwood bring picturesque snowcapped mountains that are havens for fantastic winter sports and adventures such as skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, and so forth. The Mountain High Ski Resort, located just west of Wrightwood, is visited by winter enthusiasts and Snow Players from all over California. Wrightwood is home to amazing geographic locations including Mt. Baden Powell, Jackson Lake, Wright Mountain, Swarthout Valley, and Lone Pine Canyon. The Angeles National Forest has many hiking trails that run throughout the local mountains, and is also home to a large variety of wildlife.
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Wrightwood is part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District, which was established in 1982. The current student population consists of over 8,500 students in grades K-12. Three of the Snowline Joint Unified School District's elementary schools, as well as the two middle schools, have been recognized by the state as California Distinguished Schools.
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Wrightwood is not only a superb place to live, but also a place to get away for the weekend and enjoy the beauty that the mountains of Southern California have to offer. Wrightwood cabin rentals are spread throughout the community, and were built with vacationers’ desires in mind. The town of Wrightwood is made up of many businesses, which include restaurants and retail shops, as well as bars for those who prefer the night life. Wrightwood, although a small community, is host to a large array of events and activities that happen throughout the year, such as: the Mountaineer Days Festival, Wildfire Awareness Day, the Mountain Classic Car Show, Music Festivals, and of course Garage Sales on Memorial and Labor Day weekends.
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| No matter how you like to spend your spare time, when it is spent in Wrightwood, California it is never wasted. With the fresh air and scenic pine-covered Mountains surrounding you, enjoying Wrightwood is never a difficult thing to do. Whether you are a resident or visitor, there is always something to do in the beautiful town of Wrightwood.
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