Wylder Hotel Hope ValleyEastern Sierra History Series: George Whittell, Accidental Conservationist

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a Chautauqua presentation of George Whittell, The Accidental Conservationist. Eastern Sierra historians David and Gayle Woodruff take on the characters of one of the wealthiest couples in the United States in the 1930s, who kept an African Lion for a pet entertained former Presidents and unintentionally conserved a large portion of Lake Tahoe lands for the public to enjoy today. The 50-minute program is free and open to the public and will be at the Wylder General Store, located 1/10^th of a mile east of Wylder Resort Hope Valley on CA Hwy 88 in Hope Valley. Call David at (760) 920-8061 for more information.