Big Bear Lake, CA, December 10, 2013 - Big Bear Cycling President Craig Smith announced this week that his organization and the 2013 Tour de Big Bear will invest a combined $35,000 into local cycling projects next year. Tour de Big Bear had already committed over $50,000 in funding over the past two years. Funding will benefit the following: Phase II repairs in the … [Read more...] about Bike Organizations Cycle Money Back Into Community
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Mountains Foundation Named “Partner of the Year”
Fawnskin, CA, December 10, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service has named the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) their “Partner of the Year” for achieving exceptional results in inspiring more visitors to connect, recreate responsibly and serve their public lands. As Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore put it, “Only with participation from our partners and … [Read more...] about Mountains Foundation Named “Partner of the Year”
Big Bear Shelter Offers Free Pets For Vets
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 8, 2013 - San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control will recognize U.S. veterans with free pet adoptions November 9 - 17, through the “Pets 2 Vets” program. There is a limit of 2 adoptions per qualified veteran. An extra bargain is being offered tomorrow: the “Animals Are First Fund” will pay for the vaccination, and the spay or neuter fees … [Read more...] about Big Bear Shelter Offers Free Pets For Vets
U.S. Forest Service Suspends Some Services
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Due to the lapse in agency funding, the sale of all types of permits for the San Bernardino National Forest -- including recreation, firewood, etc. -- are suspended. Federally owned recreation sites and offices are closed. These services will be available once federal funding is restored. Law enforcement, fire suppression, and other … [Read more...] about U.S. Forest Service Suspends Some Services
Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2013 - Federal furloughs notwithstanding, the San Bernardino National Forest will be participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM). This survey process, done in partnership with the University of California at San Marcos, will be conducted through September 30, 2014. The interviewers will be … [Read more...] about Forest Visitors to be Surveyed on Activities and Satisfaction