Big Bear Lake, CA, December 9, 2013 - For the past ten years, the Fire & Burn Foundation has been providing winter camp for burn survivor children ages 5-17 in the San Bernardino Mountains. Over four days, 60-85 kids--typically from Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties--get the counseling and social support needed to re-establish and enhance their self-esteem. … [Read more...] about Planning End-of-Year Giving? Send a Burn Survivor Child to Camp.
Recreation
Forest Recreation Sites Closed by Government Shutdown
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, October 9, 2013 - The Federal lapse in funding is officially restricting some recreation in the San Bernardino National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has provided the following list of closures. All Campgrounds and Yellow Post sites are closed: In the Big Bear Area, this includes Serrano, Pineknot, Hanna Flat, Holcomb Valley, Big … [Read more...] about Forest Recreation Sites Closed by Government Shutdown
Poker Run Will Benefit Grizzlies
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 26, 2013 -- The 18th Annual Run for the Grizzlies is scheduled for September 7, 2013 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at a new host location: Northwoods Resort & Conference Center. The Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo invites the motorcycling public to participate in this fundraiser supporting the Zoo’s grizzly bears. The ride around the lake will … [Read more...] about Poker Run Will Benefit Grizzlies
Build and Explore: It’s Skyline Trail Weekend!
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 13, 2013 – After countless hours of trail building by volunteers, the Skyline Trail is ready for its public debut. The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. at the trail head located at the intersection of Forest Service Roads 2N10 and 2N06. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and brief statements … [Read more...] about Build and Explore: It’s Skyline Trail Weekend!
Young Visitor Drowns in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 13, 2013 -- A 20-year-old man drowned in Big Bear Lake on Sunday, between the East Boat Ramp and Stanfield Cutoff. Witnesses say Jusdeep Sethi of Granada Hills had been swimming alone for several minutes before he disappeared under water. At about 5:20 PM he was discovered unresponsive. A bystander pulled the victim from the water and administered CPR … [Read more...] about Young Visitor Drowns in Big Bear Lake