Big Bear's history includes cattle rustlers, movie stars, and several gold strikes. In the mid 1800’s, Holcomb Valley was an area of extensive gold prospecting. New towns sprang up overnight, and the population swelled to more than the rest of San Bernardino County. To visit this historical area, the Big Bear Discovery Center offers guided 4 x 4 tours every weekend. Spring … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Offers Holcomb Valley Tours
San Bernardino National Forest
“If You Care, Leave Them There.” Young Wildlife Should Be Left Alone
Big Bear, Ca, April 14, 2011, 4:00pm - The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recommends that people not handle any young wild animals they see in the outdoors. The improper handling of young wildlife is a problem in California and across the nation, most commonly in the spring, when many species are caring for their offspring. According to the Department of Fish and Game, … [Read more...] about “If You Care, Leave Them There.” Young Wildlife Should Be Left Alone
Bouldering Club Starts Up In Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca, April 7, 2011, 12:00pm -Matt Smith, from Big Bear Vacations and all around active guy, has started a new group in the Big Bear Valley focusing on climbing and bouldering. Bouldering is a style of rock climbing done without a rope, and normally limited to very short climbs over a bouldering mat, or crash pad. “We started the group to give people information about … [Read more...] about Bouldering Club Starts Up In Big Bear
Big Bear Discovery Center Needs Volunteers
Big Bear, Ca April 2, 2011 6:00 pm - The National Forest Association requires many volunteers to run the Big Bear Discovery Center. Four times each year, the NFA invites anyone interested in helping to an orientation. During the meeting, potential volunteers learn about the NFA and the programs that need volunteers. At the end of the presentation, there is an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Big Bear Discovery Center Needs Volunteers
Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers
San Bernardino, CA, March 29, 2011, noon - The Fire Lookout Host Program, which is one of the six volunteer programs of the National Forest Association, is recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for this year’s fire season. Lookout Volunteers help to protect the forest and local mountain communities from the threat of fire, and host visitors. New Volunteer Training begins … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program Offers Training For New Volunteers