Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be relaxed beginning today, Saturday, January 8. Multiple winter storms in December brought significant rain and snow to the area, decreasing the fire danger to "moderate" forest wide. "After a very long fire season, I am breathing a sigh of relief for our … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest to Lower Fire Restrictions
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USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. This order does not affect the … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety
Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Danelle D. Harrison has been tapped to lead the San Bernardino National Forest as its new Forest Supervisor. She reported for duty yesterday morning, replacing Tom Hall, who temporarily led the Forest over the last four months and returns to his position in Washington D.C. as a legislative affairs specialist. As Forest Supervisor for the San … [Read more...] about Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest
A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With winter here, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors are encouraged to view … [Read more...] about A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest has reopened with restrictions: Camping is only allowed in some developed campgrounds. See "Camping prohibition" under "Closures" here.Areas in and near the El Dorado and Snow fires are closed, including:The entire San Gorgonio WildernessThomas Hunting Grounds Road and general areaThurman Flats Picnic Area and … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Reopened