Fawnskin, CA, January 6, 2014 - For the third year, the Southern California Mountains Foundation will team up with REI, Rancho Cucamonga to host Winter Trails Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Winter Trails Day is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and other winter activities for free. On Saturday, January 11 between the … [Read more...] about Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
San Bernardino National Forest
Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2013 - Every year, the Forest Service conducts simultaneous bald eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, Lake Perris, and Lake Hemet--but they couldn't do it without volunteers. Volunteers are now being recruited for the 35th series of counts, , which will take place over the following Saturdays: December 21st, … [Read more...] about Scanning the Skies for Bald Eagles
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
U.S. Forest Service Suspends Some Services
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Due to the lapse in agency funding, the sale of all types of permits for the San Bernardino National Forest -- including recreation, firewood, etc. -- are suspended. Federally owned recreation sites and offices are closed. These services will be available once federal funding is restored. Law enforcement, fire suppression, and other … [Read more...] about U.S. Forest Service Suspends Some Services
Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Federal furloughs notwithstanding, the San Bernardino National Forest will be participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM). This survey process, done in partnership with the University of California at San Marcos, will be conducted through September 30, 2014. The interviewers will be … [Read more...] about Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction