UPDATE 1/28 - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest. There are three main burn locations: Forest Road 1N09 at Hwy 330 (19.5 acres/broadcast and piles) Angelus Oaks, east side of Highway 38 behind residences (40 acres/2 piles) Near Big Bear area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Picks Back Up This Week Across National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest
US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the forest. These active forest management projects continue longtime efforts to maintain facility and community defense throughout the National Forest. Smoke and flames may be visible day and night during burning … [Read more...] about US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Fire Restrictions Elevated in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest will be elevated beginning today, Tuesday, August 6. The changes will include limiting campfires to selected sites, increased restrictions on smoking and the prohibition of welding and other open-flame activities without the proper permits. “The wet winter has provided a very mild fire season on the forest … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Elevated in the San Bernardino National Forest
Nexen Tire America ‘Adopts’ 13 Big Bear Trails
Big Bear, CA - Nexen Tire America Inc.'s N’Fera Club has adopted 13 off-roading trails in Big Bear. The Adopt-A-Trail volunteers contribute over 25,000 hours annually to maintain the trails in the San Bernardino National Forest. Volunteers help keep the trails clean and safe while also helping the Forest Service monitor for illegal activities and dangerous open fires as a part … [Read more...] about Nexen Tire America ‘Adopts’ 13 Big Bear Trails
Bald Eagle “Stormy” Fledgling Facts
Special thanks to Friends of Big Bear Valley. Bald Eagle fledgling information courtesy of Learner.org. The young will stay in the nest about 11 to 12 weeks. By this time their downy feathers are replaced by juvenile feathers. At the end of this time the adults will start encouraging them to fly. First flights are often rather awkward and up to half of fledgling … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle “Stormy” Fledgling Facts