Skyforest is an

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, United States. Skyforest is located at an elevation of approximately 5,700 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, along

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, southeast of Lake Arrowhead and approximately 75 miles east of Los Angeles. Skyforest has a

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with ZIP code 92385, which opened in 1928.

Ecosystem and natural characteristics

Skyforest is situated on a mile-high ridge surrounded by forest of fir, cedar, pine and oak. According to the

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system, Skyforest has a

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, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

History and development

Skyforest has long been used for recreation. The history of Skyforest is interwoven with that of the San Bernardino Mountains, a summer hunting ground for indigenous people for thousands of years. Prior to the founding of the local USPS in 1928, residents referred to their community as Forest of The Sky. The Plott, Kuffel and Henck families were among the first to homestead Skyforest, which grew with the logging industry of the 20th century. Skyforest today includes three neighborhoods and a small commercial district.

Commerce

As of 2019, there are more than a dozen businesses located in Skyforest. Businesses in Skyforest includ
Skypark Bike ParK
( Skypark at Santa's Village)
Lou Eddie's Pizzeria
Rosalva's Mexican Restaurant
The Sky View Inn
At The Cabin, Skyforest Yoga Playscape, Belle's Antiques, Torres Boutique, and other small retailers. Also located in Skyforest are Rim Family Services, St. Richard's Church, Skyforest Mutual Water Co. and other commercial/residential buildings.

Demographic information

Skyforest is inhabited by humans as well as old world trees, and a diversity of plant and animal wildlife. Among the human population, there are both full-time and part-time, often living in family units. The permanent population of Skyforest, like the Mountains Community at large, is growing. Those identifying with Skyforest as their Primary Residence are constituents of CA State Assembly District 33 and State Senate District 23. As an

, residents rely on County Officials for representation and public administration as well.

Environmental data

References

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