Big Bear Lake, CA, February 8, 2013 - The Public Information Officer for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says ground crews will continue searching for fugitive Christopher Dorner on Saturday and keep evaluating the situation. In addition to searching the forest where his vehicle was found, armed crews have been methodically searching a total of 600 empty vacation … [Read more...] about Manhunt Continues in the Big Bear Area
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Slash/Pile Burn Scheduled for Today
Holcomb Valley, CA, February 5, 2013 - The US Forest Service will be conducting slash/pile burning in the Holcomb Valley area today beginning at 10am. As a result, smoke may be visible in parts of the Big Bear Valley. … [Read more...] about Slash/Pile Burn Scheduled for Today
Share your ideas about recreation in Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 23, 2013 - UPDATE - The location has been moved from the Performing Arts Center to Community Church at 40946 Big Bear Boulevard. The time and date have remained the same. ORIGINAL STORY Big Bear Lake, CA, January 20, 2013 - The City of Big Bear Lake has been working on a Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Master Plan, with the help of about 150 … [Read more...] about Share your ideas about recreation in Big Bear
Free access expands in the great outdoors
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 14, 2013 - Americans get free access to 98 percent of national forests and grasslands, and about two-thirds of developed recreation sites. That leaves approximately 6,000 sites nationwide that require fees, which are used to provide visitor services and facilities maintenance. On four days this year, however, those fees will be waived. The first day … [Read more...] about Free access expands in the great outdoors
If you can walk, you can “Snowshoe the Bear”
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 5, 2013 - The 5th annual Snowshoe the Bear event is scheduled for February 23, and with two race lengths starting in the Village, all skill levels are welcome. Snowshoeing requires no training – in fact, many participants are first-timers. The 5k/3.1-mile course is an easy loop around the slopes of Towne Trail, which rises just enough to offer … [Read more...] about If you can walk, you can “Snowshoe the Bear”