As we enjoy comfortable summertime temperatures in the Big Bear Valley, areas below are experiencing an increase in high temperatures and lower humidity levels through Saturday prompting the rating for fire danger in the San Bernardino Mountains to “Very High”. According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, a National Fire Rating Danger … [Read more...] about Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
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Falls Picnic Area Re-Opens With Bear-Proof Dumpsters; Forest Recreation Sites Had Been Closed in July
The Falls Picnic Area, Big Falls Trailhead and Vivian Creek Trailhead were re-opened by the San Bernardino National Forest this past weekend, following a closure on July 7 that was prompted by a bear that had been aggressive in the day use area of the facility near Forest Falls. Since the closure went into affect, the bear has not been sighted in the area, likely because the … [Read more...] about Falls Picnic Area Re-Opens With Bear-Proof Dumpsters; Forest Recreation Sites Had Been Closed in July
Local Forest Service Employee Heads to Costa Rica
Meghan Pawlowski, a Mountaintop Ranger District biologist stationed in Big Bear, has been selected to go on an Earthwatch expedition to Costa Rica. This prestigious selection is a cooperative program between the Forest Service and Earthwatch Institute. During Meghan’s 8-day expedition in August, she will be part of a team of Earthwatch volunteers and scientists who will … [Read more...] about Local Forest Service Employee Heads to Costa Rica
County Supervisors Approve Sale of 10 Forest-Adjacent Parcels to San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust
The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust has another 10 properties, each located within the San Bernardino National Forest, that will be preserved for their natural open space and wildlife habitat. At Tuesday’s meeting of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, a unanimous vote secured the sale of these 10 tax-defaulted parcels, each of which had been tax-defaulted for … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Sale of 10 Forest-Adjacent Parcels to San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust
Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
This afternoon’s thunderstorm has resulted in a small fire, sparked by lightning, which has burned two trees on the San Bernardino National Forest, just west of Snow Summit resort. Smoke had been visible just before 2pm (today, July 17) and was in fact reported by the Municipal Water District's Lake Patrol, and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to locate the fire which, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season