Big Bear, Ca May 28, 2011 9:00 am - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is having their first workday of the 2011 season and is looking for a few good volunteers to help with trail maintenance. On Sunday May 29th, the group will meet at 8:00 am in the Von’s parking lot near Starbucks to carpool to the Grey’s Peak trailhead. Trails Foundation President Phil Hamilton invites … [Read more...] about Get Off the Couch with the Trails Foundation
San Bernardino National Forest
Conquer Seven Summits in Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca May 21, 2011 12:00 pm - Local teenager Jordan Romero is close to completing the seven highest peaks in the world. He hopes to inspire others to find their personal Everest, to challenge themselves to reach new heights. The Seven Summits of Big Bear is Southern California’s equivalent. With many of Big Bear’s mountains the highest in the area, the local … [Read more...] about Conquer Seven Summits in Big Bear
Black Bear Hunting Sees New Regulations
Big Bear, Ca, May 19, 2011, 8:00am - The Department of Fish and Game are requiring bear hunters to pull a tooth from the skull of each bear taken during the 2011 black bear hunting season that will begin July 9th. This is a change from last year, when DFG only required that a tooth be pulled from every other bear harvested during the season. The change stems from a request by … [Read more...] about Black Bear Hunting Sees New Regulations
Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
Big Bear, Ca, May 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Momyer Fire, that started the morning of May 8th, is currently at 90% containment with full containment expected on May 17th. The fire, which burned near the Forest Falls area in very rocky steep terrain, has burned a total of 150 acres. According to the San Bernardino National Forest, firefighters and air tankers made “excellent … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
Healing the Forest with Music at the Discovery Center
Big Bear, Ca May 14, 2011 3:00 pm - Music in the Mountains is the National Forest Association’s annual concert series benefiting the youth programs at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Four concerts will be offered during the 2011 season. On June 25 at 7 pm, experience the music of the Eagles with the The Long Run. July 16 at 7 pm, the Journey tribute band DSB will be … [Read more...] about Healing the Forest with Music at the Discovery Center