Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing for two notable prescribed burning projects over the next two weeks across the forest. The first, adjacent to the city of Big Bear Lake, is planned to begin this Thursday. The second, with plans for ignitions beginning next week, will be southeast of Idyllwild. Both … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Projects Planned for This and Next Week
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Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Caltrans, along with agencies from San Bernardino County including Public Works, CHP, County Fire and Sheriff’s Department, met on Thursday, December 16th to provide safety tips and information for motorists traveling to mountain areas during the holidays. However, there was a major announcement regarding the increased fine for a citation in a “No Parking” zone on local and … [Read more...] about Illegal Parking Citation now $150.00 – Increased Enforcement Underway
Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA — San Bernardino National Forest officials have closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes the lower end of the Grays Peak Trail, Grout Bay Picnic Area and Big Bear Yellow Post Site #1 (see map for all the details). Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and … [Read more...] about Annual Bald Eagle Closure Now in Effect in Big Bear Area
North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
Fire Lookout Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Majestic views, solitude, and quiet, heroic vigilance— fire lookouts of the San Bernardino National Forest capture a romantic part of California’s past. The Southern California Mountains Foundation proudly oversees its preservation. Today, there are seven fire lookout towers in the San Bernardino National Forest manned by dedicated Southern … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program