Big Bear, CA - Both black bears and grizzlies will take center stage as Big Bear Alpine Zoo joins other zoos and animal sanctuaries around the country in celebrating the final day of Bear Awareness Week. Zoo keepers will be highlighting the zoo’s black bears and grizzlies on Saturday, May 25 with hourly enrichment presentations from noon until 3 p.m. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Grill & Chill BBQ Festival Kicks Off The Summer
Big Bear Lake, CA - The Memorial Day Weekend Grill and Chill BBQ Festival is almost here and this festival is an excellent way to kick off your Summer in Big Bear Lake. It features a sanctioned Kansas City BBQ State Championship Competition with 30+ cooks competing for a $10,000 Prize Purse. Sampling Size and Full Portions of the Competition BBQ will be available to the public … [Read more...] about Grill & Chill BBQ Festival Kicks Off The Summer
Relocation of Chautauqua High School Planned for 2019-2020
At the May 15th regular board meeting of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the Governing Board gave direction to proceed with the relocation of Chautauqua High School. Chautauqua High School, or CT, is a continuation high school providing an alternative environment for students. For the 2019-2020 school year, CT’s enrollment is projected to be between 20 and 30 … [Read more...] about Relocation of Chautauqua High School Planned for 2019-2020
Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Big Bear, CA - After a wet winter and with spring weather conditions continuing to be ideal for prescribed burning, San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning to begin ignitions in an area southwest of Big Bear Lake beginning Monday, May 20. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa is expected to last through the end of the week. Smoke will be visible in the immediate area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals interested in joining the Off Highway Vehicle Education and Safety Program. Volunteers will help spread the word on safe, responsible, and sustainable motorized recreation on public lands. Join the fun and share your off-highway knowledge and enthusiasm at local dealerships, community events, … [Read more...] about Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants
CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Big Bear, CA - Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California's wildlife to have their young, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with young wildlife - even if they find an animal that appears to be abandoned. It may be hard to resist scooping up a young wild animal that looks … [Read more...] about CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone