Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2012, 9:00am - Trail Fest 2012, a celebration of all 2,650 miles of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail running from Mexico to Canada, is coming to Big Bear for three days beginning July 27 at Northwoods Resort on Village Drive. The trail runs through Big Bear, bringing hundreds of hikers into the city every year. This year hikers and those who love the … [Read more...] about Trail Fest 2012 Celebrates Pacific Crest Trail
San Bernardino National Forest
Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Crestline, CA, July 11, 2012, 8:00am - Firefighters have declared the Panorama fire 100% contained at 6pm on July 10. The Panorama fire was reported shortly before 2pm on July 9 along the west side of State Highway 18 north of Old Waterman Canyon Road. The fire quickly spread uphill towards Marshall Peak, swift and aggressive actions by firefighters held the fire to 75 acres. … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Near Crestline, CA, July 9, 2012, 3:35pm - Firefighters are battling a 50-acre vegetation fire that started in Waterman Canyon above SR 18 at about 2pm this afternoon. The blaze has been named the Panorama Fire. Highway 18 is closed between San Bernardino and Crestline. Highway 330 remains open at this time. The fire is located in Waterman Canyon near Inspiration Point above … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Fourth Of July Reminders From The Forest Service
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, noon - Forest Service picnic areas are very popular locations for watching the fireworks display over the lake, so we have a few reminders from the Forest Service for residents and visitors. Wood and charcoal fires and BBQ’s are ONLY permitted in US Forest Service fire rings and stoves at the picnic areas and campgrounds. No BBQ’s or fires are … [Read more...] about Fourth Of July Reminders From The Forest Service
No Fireworks Allowed On The San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, 8:00am - San Bernardino National Forest Officials are reminding visitors and campers that the use of fireworks is prohibited on all national forests and national grasslands. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national grassland and national forest land year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Officers from … [Read more...] about No Fireworks Allowed On The San Bernardino National Forest