Big Bear, Ca March 13, 2011 3:00 pm - The bald eagles that visit Big Bear during the winter months are one of the spectacular sites around the lake. These large birds enjoy the plentiful fish and ducks available in our lakes because the water is not often completely frozen. Each winter since 1979, the US Forest Service has conducted counts of the eagles seen in the area. For … [Read more...] about Eagles Seen in the Big Bear Valley
San Bernardino National Forest
Forest Service Needs Volunteers To Count Eagles
Big Bear, CA, March 9, 2011, 8:00am - Volunteers are needed to help the Forest Service count bald eagles in the next winter bald eagle count in the San Bernardino Mountains this Saturday. Concurrent Bald Eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake. Volunteers will be stationed at vantage points around the lakes, where they map and note any eagle observations during … [Read more...] about Forest Service Needs Volunteers To Count Eagles
“Fee Free Day” Saturday in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA, September 24, 2010, 3:00pm - San Bernardino National Forest officials have made Saturday, September 25, a “Fee Free Day” for visitors to the forest in celebration of “National Public Lands Day”. An Adventure Pass is typically required for day use activities and camping at many recreational facilities in the Forest. This weekend’s “Fee Free Day” applies to all … [Read more...] about “Fee Free Day” Saturday in the San Bernardino National Forest
Forest Road 2N10 to Receive Face Lift
San Bernardino, Ca, September 2, 2010, 12:00pm - The San Bernardino National Forest will be reconstructing portions of 2N10 at the junction of Mill Creek Road near Big Bear Lake beginning Tuesday, September 7 and continuing for approximately 60 days. The road project entails road reconditioning, construction and repair to drainage structures, aggregate surfacing, and short … [Read more...] about Forest Road 2N10 to Receive Face Lift
San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions
San Bernardino, Ca, August 31, 2010 - Moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to increase fire restrictions on Thursday, September 2. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions