Big Bear, CA, September 21, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is calling for volunteers, ages 6 and older, to join them on National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Volunteers are needed to help plant hundreds of milkweed plants in … [Read more...] about US Forest Service Needs Volunteers
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Pacific Crest Trail & Santa Ana River Trail Re-Open within the Lake Fire Closure
Big Bear, CA, July 23rd, 2016 - Forest Service officials have re-opened a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest closed in 2015 as a result of the 31,359 acre Lake Fire. The areas reopened includes the Pacific Crest Trail, Santa Ana River Trail and the East Flats near Barton Flats. Trail crews rehabilitated the portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the burned … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail & Santa Ana River Trail Re-Open within the Lake Fire Closure
SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY Quickly Brought Under Control by Local Resources
Big Bear, CA, June 5th, 2016 - A small vegetation fire occurred early in the morning, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Greenway Drive and Pioneer Lane in Big Bear City. The fire occurred approximately 300 yards off of Pioneer Lane and is estimated to have burned just over an eighth of an acre. Big Bear Fire Department responded to the call of the fire shortly after 6:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY Quickly Brought Under Control by Local Resources
Volunteers Needed for Annual Meadows Edge Clean-Up Day
Big Bear, CA, April 14, 2016 - The second annual Meadows Edge Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the popular day use picnic area from 9am to 1pm. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with the general clean up and prepare this popular family area for the 2016 summer season. Registration is required at MountainsFoundation. Volunteers can participate … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Annual Meadows Edge Clean-Up Day
US Forest Service First Fee Free Day Of 2016
Big Bear, CA, January 16, 2016 – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s dedication and forward thinking the US Forest Service would like to extend an invitation to everyone on Monday, January 18, for this year’s first “Fee Free Day” on the national forests in Southern California. The National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about US Forest Service First Fee Free Day Of 2016