All Neighbors in Lake Arrowhead's Sky Forest
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
This Labor Day Weekend, here in the San Bernardino Mountains, our 
out the Kiosk, which is the center to get information, not only for the Arboretum, but for our entire San Bernardino Mountain area. You'll find pictures that show (and explain) the flowering plants of the Arboretum.
Jim's (the art to the left is Jim's) works mainly in watercolors and oils on canvas, focusing on local scenery in a plein-air style or simple still lifes. He has received a Bachelor of fine arts at Kansas University and studied with the Italian Renaissance art historian, Ed Eglinski.
board or panel. He also does stained glass. Joe's concern for the environment has played a large part in his choices. His has been inspired by Aborigine artwork while on his long stay in Australia, and by the wildlife he encountered on his visits to New Zealand, the Galapagos and the Amazon.
Date: Feb. 21, 2009
Our mountain residents are very fortunate to have an agency like the 
