Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday this Saturday, August 10th at the Big Bear Discovery Center! This special event will be packed with exciting and interactive activities for people of all ages. From educational exhibits to fun games, there’s something for everyone to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Big Bear Discovery Center!
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Lots of Halloween Events in Big Bear!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This October brings a multitude of options to celebrate the Halloween season! From trick-or-treating to pumpkin patches, there is something for everyone to ring in Fall. Halloween in the Village - Everyone is invited to celebrate Halloween in the Big Bear Lake Village on Halloween evening, Tuesday, October 31st from 5pm to 7pm. Bring … [Read more...] about Lots of Halloween Events in Big Bear!
Saturday is National Public Lands Day
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, September 25, 2021, the Southern California Mountains Foundation and Care for Big Bear invite you to take part as we celebrate our beautiful landscape on the 26th annual National Public Lands Day. We’ll come together as a community to improve the lands we love so much - volunteers can donate their time on Maple Hills Trails or at … [Read more...] about Saturday is National Public Lands Day
Fire Lookout Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Majestic views, solitude, and quiet, heroic vigilance— fire lookouts of the San Bernardino National Forest capture a romantic part of California’s past. The Southern California Mountains Foundation proudly oversees its preservation. Today, there are seven fire lookout towers in the San Bernardino National Forest manned by dedicated Southern … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program
Phase One of the Maple Hills Trails Complex is Now Open to the Public
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The first of three trails in the Maple Hills Trails Complex is now open for public use in Big Bear. Adding to the extensive trail network in the San Bernardino Mountains, the Maple Hills Trail Complex will provide outdoor hiking, biking, and nature walks. The new trail will give residents a new area of the Valley to explore. The High School … [Read more...] about Phase One of the Maple Hills Trails Complex is Now Open to the Public