San Bernardino Mountains, CA, July 5, 2014 - Long before recorded history, this area was home to Native Americans--in fact, 616 prehistoric archaeological sites remain--and then to Mexicans and Europeans in the early 1800s. Mexico ceded California to the United States in 1848, just a few years before the discovery of gold in the San Bernardino mountains kicked off decades of … [Read more...] about The Evolution of a Forest
Leave it to the Pros: All Personal Fireworks are Illegal in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 2, 2014 - The Big Bear Fire Department reminds everyone that all personal fireworks are prohibited in the Big Bear area, even the “Safe and Sane” products. It’s against the law to use any fireworks in a community where they aren't permitted, and those convicted could be fined up to $50,000 and sent to jail for a year. Personal fireworks can be … [Read more...] about Leave it to the Pros: All Personal Fireworks are Illegal in Big Bear
Critters vs. Litter
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 2, 2014 - With year round recreation, the San Bernardino National Forest is one of the busiest in the country. But with more visitors comes extra litter, and the Forest Service is asking for public cooperation in keeping the area garbage-free. Some environmental effects are obvious. Plastics take decades to disintegrate and aluminum cans last in the … [Read more...] about Critters vs. Litter
Palm Springs Film Festival Brings “One World” Film Tour to Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 27, 2014 - The Palm Springs International Film Society is teaming up with the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival and Wolf Creek Resort to present the renowned One World film tour this weekend. One World is a free community screening of the best international short films from around the world. This summer and fall, the tour will stop in twelve … [Read more...] about Palm Springs Film Festival Brings “One World” Film Tour to Big Bear Lake
David Leach Honored by Arts Council
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 25, 2014 - David Leach got special recognition and a lot of laughs at The Arts Council’s annual meeting this month. The board of directors thanked him for his 14 years of work on behalf of The Council, shared stories about his many accomplishments, and presented him with a plaque. Holding the plaque up to the audience he said, “You know where this is … [Read more...] about David Leach Honored by Arts Council