Big Bear Lake, CA, July 6, 2012, noon - A man hiking near Boulder Bay died Thursday after falling and hitting his head. According to Tiffany Swantek at the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, just before noon on Thursday, July 5 a 57-year-old white male hiker from Shadow Hills, California was with a group of people, and fell on Castle Rock Trail. The victim hit his head on a rock. … [Read more...] about Hiker Dies After Fall On Castle Rock Trail
Recreation
Free Fishing Day Saturday July 7
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2012, noon - The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers to celebrate summer with free fishing this Saturday in California. July 7 is the first of two Free Fishing Days this year, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Day Saturday July 7
Rotary Club July 4th Fireworks & Dinner
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 4, 2012, 8:00am - The 4th of July Celebration in Big Bear Valley has become a big tradition over the years. The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has been presenting the fireworks display for decades, and each year the show gets bigger and better. The fireworks will go off tonight (Wednesday, July 4) over Big Bear Lake when it gets dark outside. Viewers can … [Read more...] about Rotary Club July 4th Fireworks & Dinner
Fourth Of July Reminders From The Forest Service
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, noon - Forest Service picnic areas are very popular locations for watching the fireworks display over the lake, so we have a few reminders from the Forest Service for residents and visitors. Wood and charcoal fires and BBQ’s are ONLY permitted in US Forest Service fire rings and stoves at the picnic areas and campgrounds. No BBQ’s or fires are … [Read more...] about Fourth Of July Reminders From The Forest Service
No Fireworks Allowed On The San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, 8:00am - San Bernardino National Forest Officials are reminding visitors and campers that the use of fireworks is prohibited on all national forests and national grasslands. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national grassland and national forest land year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Officers from … [Read more...] about No Fireworks Allowed On The San Bernardino National Forest