If in the vicinity of Crestline or the Miller Canyon area in the coming two weeks, you can expect to see helicopters overhead. As of today, November 11, the San Bernardino National Forest is using helicopters as part of a fuel reductions project; helicopters are removing trees and slash in areas inaccessible by conventional tree removal methods and flying the logs to a staging … [Read more...] about Helicopters to Be Used for SBNF Fuels Reduction and Tree Removal in Crestline Area
San Bernardino National Forest
SBNFA’s Concert Series Results in $10K Donation to Peace Gardens; Tim Wood Honored for Music in the Mountains Sponsorship
The San Bernardino National Forest Association, which is headquartered at the Big Bear Discovery Center, celebrated a successful Music in the Mountains summer concert series, as well as community partners including the Coldwell Banker Tim Wood Group, in a luncheon held at the Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn on November 4. The SBNFA’s Event Manager Kathy Clapsaddle noted that … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Concert Series Results in $10K Donation to Peace Gardens; Tim Wood Honored for Music in the Mountains Sponsorship
Weekend Fire Destroys Family Home in Lake Williams; Home’s Occupants Escape Without Injury
On Saturday, November 7 at 11am, the Big Bear City Fire Department responded to numerous 911 reports of a structure fire in the 46000 block of Forest Hill Drive in Lake Williams. As outlined in the agency’s press release: “Upon arrival of fire crews, the structure was fully involved in fire and encroaching to a neighbor’s structure. Fortunately, all of the occupants were able … [Read more...] about Weekend Fire Destroys Family Home in Lake Williams; Home’s Occupants Escape Without Injury
National Forests Recognize Veterans and Military Personnel With Fee Free Day on the Forests on November 11
In honor of America’s Veterans and Armed Services personnel, this Wednesday, November 11 will be a “Fee Free Day” on all national forests in Southern California. The National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, Angeles, Cleveland and Los Padres National Forests. Per San Bernardino National Forest Recreation Officer Fran … [Read more...] about National Forests Recognize Veterans and Military Personnel With Fee Free Day on the Forests on November 11
San Bernardino National Forest Creates New Motor Vehicle Use Map, Available Free of Charge
The San Bernardino National Forest implemented the new Motor Vehicle Use Map this week, which, per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, puts them in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service Travel Management Rule. The new map is available to the public, free of charge, and identifies the system of designated roads and motorized trails available on the San Bernardino National … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Creates New Motor Vehicle Use Map, Available Free of Charge