Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2012, 8:00am - Yesterday’s fire in Big Bear Valley is a reminder that we should always be prepared for wildfires. The Golf Fire, a small, slow moving vegetation fire that was reported in the Moonridge Area east of Villa Grove yesterday morning has been contained. John Miller of the US Forest Service told Big Bear News the small vegetation fire was … [Read more...] about Golf Fire A Reminder To Be Ready For Wildfires
Recreation
“Kick and Flick” Celebrates the Start of the Skyline Trail
Big Bear, CA, May 30, 2012, 3:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is celebrating the kickoff of construction of the Skyline Trail, the first new trail in Big Bear Lake in almost 2 decades. The event is Saturday, June 2nd, which appropriately enough, is National Trails Day. The Skyline Trail is a collaboration of the Trails Foundation, the San Bernardino National … [Read more...] about “Kick and Flick” Celebrates the Start of the Skyline Trail
Water Rescue On Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, noon - Big Bear Municipal Water District employees at the West Public Launch Ramp got a report of an overturned canoe with four 29 Palms residents in the water just west of the ramp on Sunday morning, May 27. Ramp attendants quickly notified Lake Patrol dispatch and ran to the shore to assist the boaters. Two children, ages 6 and 13 were wearing … [Read more...] about Water Rescue On Big Bear Lake
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 25, 2012, noon - Camping in national forests can be a year-round endeavor, but for many people Memorial Day Weekend is the time to get started for the summer. Most of the San Bernardino National Forest recreation sites will be open for visitors this weekend. The forest is ready for the summer recreation season, and you can enjoy the outdoors while … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season
The Ultimate Women’s Mountain Bike Retreat
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 22, 2012, noon - The ultimate women’s mountain bike retreat is coming to Big Bear Lake this weekend (May 25-28, 2012). Leading the retreat is mountain bike racer and mountaineer, Karen Lundgren. The retreat is designed to create a safe learning environment for women who may be new to the sport, or want to increase their skill set on a mountain bike in a … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Women’s Mountain Bike Retreat