Big Bear Lake, CA, January 14, 2013 - Americans get free access to 98 percent of national forests and grasslands, and about two-thirds of developed recreation sites. That leaves approximately 6,000 sites nationwide that require fees, which are used to provide visitor services and facilities maintenance. On four days this year, however, those fees will be waived. The first day … [Read more...] about Free access expands in the great outdoors
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Hummingbird thrift store offers aid
Big Bear City, CA, January 7, 2013 - Applications for the Winter Activities Tuition Program and School Supplies Program are now available at the Hummingbird Thrift Store (400 West Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear City). Tuition is available for skiing, snowboarding and other selected programs offered by the Recreation and Park District. School supplies are available for the second … [Read more...] about Hummingbird thrift store offers aid
National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
San Bernardino, CA, December 19, 2012 - Twenty years ago a group of people came together with a shared vision. They saw a new way of collaborating to support Southern California's mountain forests. The visionaries grappling with the problem generated a groundbreaking idea to create a non-profit to support the work of the Forest Service in the San Bernardino National Forest, and … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Is Now Southern California Mountains Foundation
Pedestrian, Bike & Equestrian Master Plan Meeting
Big Bear Lake, CA, December 12, 2012 - The Big Bear Lake City Council and Planning Commission will gather to discuss the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Equestrian Master Plan Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11am. The meeting will include outcomes of community involvement, and a discussion of outdoor recreation economic development opportunities. The public is welcome … [Read more...] about Pedestrian, Bike & Equestrian Master Plan Meeting
What Veterans Day Is Really About
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 29, 2012 - With Veterans Day coming up, a jeep club built around the military community of San Diego is headed to Big Bear. The 4X4 Corps treats injured Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines with recreation as part of their recovery. Their second annual event – Off Roading for Our Heroes II -- will take place in Big Bear on Veterans Day weekend, … [Read more...] about What Veterans Day Is Really About