Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials have announced that prescribed burning activities are temporarily suspended due to worsening weather conditions, including multiple incoming Santa Ana wind events. The wind events, rated as moderate, are forecasted to begin today and last over the next week. The U.S. Forest Service's Santa Ana Wind Threat … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
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Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With the change to winter weather, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing to implement prescribed burning at sites across the Forest, which include the San Bernardino Mountains. Approximately 2,800 acres are approved for prescribed burning this winter and spring, but not all acres may be accomplished. Fire crews … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As of 12/1, San Bernardino National Forest officials closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes a portion of the Grays Peak Trail and the Grout Bay Picnic Area. Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and Shadow, have been working on the nest in recent weeks, … [Read more...] about Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new state-of–the-art facility on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961. In 1998, The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location