Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Tuesday, September 10th UPDATE: 4:15pm, An Evacuation Order has now been put in place for a western section of the Big Bear Valley. A mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued from the Big Bear Dam to Wildrose Lane by the Big Bear Alpine Slide. The only route of travel is Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley. For the safety of residents and fire fighting … [Read more...] about Line Fire: Friday September 7, 2024
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Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at the Big Bear Discovery Center!
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!
Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day (Adventure Pass Free Day)
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Discovery Center hosts National Get Outdoors Day, a free day in the San Bernardino National Forest, this Saturday, June 8th. For anyone in Big Bear who is looking to recreate in the National Forest on that day, adventure passes will not be required at the sites where you would generally need one. In addition, the Big … [Read more...] about Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day (Adventure Pass Free Day)
Vehicle Fire Spreads Igniting Nearby Vegetation
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News - On Wednesday 5/15/24 at 1:30 p.m., Big Bear Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mill Creek Rd. Upon arrival, Brush Engine 281 discovered a well involved vehicle that had spread into the nearby vegetation. Fire crews quickly deployed hose line around the 50x50 spot vegetation fire and the vehicle fire. Battalion Chief Luke Wagner … [Read more...] about Vehicle Fire Spreads Igniting Nearby Vegetation
Temporary Closure of Forest Service Road 1N09 Begins May 13th
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The Front Country Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest will temporary close a section of a heavily used road starting May 13. The district will implement an administrative closure for a section of Forest Service Road 1N09 for 14 days. The section begins at State Route 330, south of Running Springs, and goes east for two … [Read more...] about Temporary Closure of Forest Service Road 1N09 Begins May 13th