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
San Bernardino National Forest
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”
National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
San Bernardino, CA, December 19, 2012 - Twenty years ago a group of people came together with a shared vision. They saw a new way of collaborating to support Southern California's mountain forests. The visionaries grappling with the problem generated a groundbreaking idea to create a non-profit to support the work of the Forest Service in the San Bernardino National Forest, and … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
What Veterans Day Is Really About
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 29, 2012 - With Veterans Day coming up, a jeep club built around the military community of San Diego is headed to Big Bear. The 4X4 Corps treats injured Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines with recreation as part of their recovery. Their second annual event – Off Roading for Our Heroes II -- will take place in Big Bear on Veterans Day weekend, … [Read more...] about What Veterans Day Is Really About
Outdoor Enthusiasts, The City Is Listening
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 27, 2012 - The Big Bear Valley Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Equestrian Master Plan process is underway, with the goal of developing a blueprint for a community of neighborhoods enjoyable and safe for people on foot, bike, horseback and other modes of transportation. It will also be a guide for attracting and building businesses related to the recreation … [Read more...] about Outdoor Enthusiasts, The City Is Listening