Big Bear Lake, CA, June 6, 2012, 8:00am - Yesterday’s fire in Big Bear Valley is a reminder that we should always be prepared for wildfires. The Golf Fire, a small, slow moving vegetation fire that was reported in the Moonridge Area east of Villa Grove yesterday morning has been contained. John Miller of the US Forest Service told Big Bear News the small vegetation fire was … [Read more...] about Golf Fire A Reminder To Be Ready For Wildfires
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Small Vegetation Fire In Moonridge Area
According to John Miller of the US Forest Service, Fire crews are fighting a small vegetation fire named the Golf Fire, a slow moving fire in the Moonridge Area east of Villa Grove. The fire is east of Villa Grove down in a canyon and less than 50 by 50 feet in size. Local fire agencies along with US Forest Service firefighters are responding. No homes or structures are … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire In Moonridge Area
The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, 5:00pm – Two spectacular astronomical events so closely related to one another in time, doesn’t happen very often. On May 20 we were treated with a solar eclipse. Now, on June 5 the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2117. First contact, the moment … [Read more...] about The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
“Kick and Flick” Celebrates the Start of the Skyline Trail
Big Bear, CA, May 30, 2012, 3:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is celebrating the kickoff of construction of the Skyline Trail, the first new trail in Big Bear Lake in almost 2 decades. The event is Saturday, June 2nd, which appropriately enough, is National Trails Day. The Skyline Trail is a collaboration of the Trails Foundation, the San Bernardino National … [Read more...] about “Kick and Flick” Celebrates the Start of the Skyline Trail
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 25, 2012, noon - Camping in national forests can be a year-round endeavor, but for many people Memorial Day Weekend is the time to get started for the summer. Most of the San Bernardino National Forest recreation sites will be open for visitors this weekend. The forest is ready for the summer recreation season, and you can enjoy the outdoors while … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season