Pioneers of Mill Creek Canyon

The pioneers of Mill Creek Canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains were visionaries, eccentrics and adventurers.

Daniel Sexton married a Native American wife hoping to gain the secret to a mine, while Peter Forsee, a world-weary sheriff, married a widow who was sheltering two outlaw sons.

Sylvanus Thurman's burros carried travelers into the wild and sometimes took them for a wild ride.

George Burris didn't find gold, but his marble discovery built mansions.

D. Rhea Igo created roadside attractions, and Louie Torrey left the city to farm the forest, creating a paradise for his family and others.

Join author Shannon Wray as she explores the colorful lives of those who left an indelible mark on Mill Creek Canyon.