Big Bear, Ca February 27, 2011 9:00 am - The snow storms these past two weekends have created perfect conditions for snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport in the world, according to Snowshoe Magazine. There are good reasons for this. Not only is snowshoeing a wonderful family sport, it is great exercise, and lets you experience nature without having … [Read more...] about Perfect Conditions for Snowshoeing
San Bernardino National Forest
Seven Oaks Dam Releases Water To Test Dam
San Bernardino County, Ca, February 15, 2011, 5:00pm - The Seven Oaks Dam, located at the base of the mountain near the city of Mentone off of Highway 38, began to release water on February 15th in order to conduct a high-pressure test. The test of the Seven Oaks Dam outlet works to confirm the structure’s design modeling and operational procedures. On the 15th, … [Read more...] about Seven Oaks Dam Releases Water To Test Dam
Eight Bald Eagles Spotted in Latest Eagle Count
Big Bear, Ca, February 15, 2011, 12:00pm - On Saturday February 12th, the third bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local, Federal, and State biologists, and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. A grand total of 8 eagles (5 adults and 3 juveniles) were observed at the lake areas during the one-hour count. Five eagles (2 adults … [Read more...] about Eight Bald Eagles Spotted in Latest Eagle Count
Hotshot Crew Captain Will Be Missed
Big Bear, Ca, February 12, 2011, 5:40pm - The death Friday evening of Gabriel Pomona, Captain of the Forest Service’s Big Bear Hotshot Crew, is making an impact on our community. Gabriel’s wife Summer, his many family members, the Forest Service, and Big Bear will miss the 36-year-old firefighter. Gabriel began his career in the Sierra National Forest on a hand crew. In … [Read more...] about Hotshot Crew Captain Will Be Missed
Help Count Bald Eagles With The Forest Service
Big Bear, Ca, February 7, 2011, 12:00pm - Volunteers are needed to help the San Bernardino National Forest Service count bald eagles in the annual winter bald eagle counts on February 12th and March 12th. Concurrent bald eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake. Volunteers will be stationed at vantage points around the lakes, where they map and note … [Read more...] about Help Count Bald Eagles With The Forest Service