San Bernardino, CA, July 20 - To implement a settlement reached by plaintiffs and the U.S. Forest Service, a district court has vacated a 2014 ruling that affected the U.S. Forest Service’s ability to enforce recreation fees at standard amenity recreation fee sites in the Los Padres, Angeles, San Bernardino and Cleveland National Forests in southern California. On May 19, … [Read more...] about The Adventure Pass is Back
San Bernardino National Forest
Youth Conservation Corps Benefits Students and Mountains
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, July 11, 2016 - High school students, ages 15-17, are using their summer break to work in conservation, side-by-side with the Southern California Mountains Foundation and U.S. Forest Service staff, fulfilling a need for trail maintenance in the Cleveland and San Bernardino National Forests. It's a 7-week paid assignment for 11 students in a … [Read more...] about Youth Conservation Corps Benefits Students and Mountains
Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Big Bear, CA, May 10, 2016 - It's springtime again and young wildlife are emerging from their dens and nests and beginning to learn the ways of the world. Because of this increase in wildlife activity, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they come across them in the wild. The improper handling of young wildlife is a … [Read more...] about Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Be Bear Aware
Big Bear, CA, May 5, 2016 - In spring, hibernating bears emerge from their winter slumber and begin an almost perpetual search for food. It is not uncommon for a black bear to consume up to 20,000 calories a day. Unfortunately, this search can sometimes lead bears into populated areas and conflicts with humans. "A bear's nose is seven times better than a hound dog's, and it … [Read more...] about Be Bear Aware
Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks
Big Bear, CA, April 24th, 2016 - Forest Service Fire crews are planning to burn approximately 12 acres as part of the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project. Weather and conditions permitting, firefighters are planning to start the burning project as early as Tuesday next week. The project area will be divided into two sections along road 1N12 immediately north of the Angelus … [Read more...] about Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks