San Bernardino Mountains, Ca, October 4, 2010, 12:00pm - The recent thunder and lightning storms that started last Tuesday on September 29th, caused a total of 13 small spot fires to start last week all over the San Bernardino Mountains, with only one of the fires being close to the Big Bear area. All of the spot fires have been contained and put out. After a lightning storm, … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Spot Fires
San Bernardino National Forest
Shoreline Clean-up Rids Valley of 289 Pounds of Trash
Big Bear, Ca, September 28, 2010, 12:00pm - The 11th annual Big Bear Lake Shoreline Clean-up this past weekend was a big success. According to Alan Sharp, Shoreline Clean-up organizer, “178 volunteers picked up 289 pounds of trash from the shores of Big Bear Lake.” Sierra club volunteers served as site captains for the clean up, and co-coordinated the clean up efforts of … [Read more...] about Shoreline Clean-up Rids Valley of 289 Pounds of Trash
“Fee Free Day” Saturday in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA, September 24, 2010, 3:00pm - San Bernardino National Forest officials have made Saturday, September 25, a “Fee Free Day” for visitors to the forest in celebration of “National Public Lands Day”. An Adventure Pass is typically required for day use activities and camping at many recreational facilities in the Forest. This weekend’s “Fee Free Day” applies to all … [Read more...] about “Fee Free Day” Saturday in the San Bernardino National Forest
National Public Lands Day to “Beautify Big Bear High School”
Big Bear, Ca, September 21, 2010, 12:00pm - More than 100 volunteers are needed to help beautify grounds around Big Bear High School. In celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) the National Forest Association in cooperation with The Light House Project, US Forest Service, Greenthumbs and Big Bear High School are teaming up to create a beautiful, xeriscape in the front … [Read more...] about National Public Lands Day to “Beautify Big Bear High School”
Shoreline Cleanup Needs Volunteers
Big Bear, Ca, September 16, 2010, 8:00am - The 11th Annual Big Bear Lake Shoreline Cleanup will be on Saturday September 25th. Business, church groups, and civic organizations are encouraged to volunteer as a group, and will be assigned to specific areas along the shoreline. Individuals can volunteer also, by meeting at Juniper Point on the 25th. All volunteers are encouraged … [Read more...] about Shoreline Cleanup Needs Volunteers