Big Bear City, CA, January 8, 2014 - The Sierra Club Big Bear Group leads group hikes every year on local trails. In 2014, it's participating in the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section B Award Program, in which each hiker who completes all 101.4 miles receives a recognition patch and attends the annual awards party. This section of the PCT is divided into 8 day-hikes, starting … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Leads Hikers to Recognition on the PCT
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Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
Fawnskin, CA, January 6, 2014 - For the third year, the Southern California Mountains Foundation will team up with REI, Rancho Cucamonga to host Winter Trails Day at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Winter Trails Day is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and other winter activities for free. On Saturday, January 11 between the … [Read more...] about Strapped for Cash? Strap on the Snowshoes!
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 21, 2013 - The Forest Service is taking advantage of the wintry weather this week by burning slash and debris piles along 2N93, west of SR38/Erwin Lake and south of Sugarloaf. Smoke will be visible throughout the valley. Prescribed winter burning projects are part of a continuing effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and improve … [Read more...] about Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the “Old Fire”
San Bernardino National Forest, October 25, 2013 - Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the start of the Old Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest, the largest populated national forest in America. Strong Santa Ana winds fanned the flames, which spread exponentially to the south and west, only to be turned back to the northeast by an approaching cold front. In an … [Read more...] about Today is the 10th Anniversary of the “Old Fire”
Deceased Driver Discovered off Highway 38
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, September 25, 2013 -- Early this morning, a male motorist was driving a silver Ford Fusion west on State Route 38, approximately 1.7 miles east of Bryant Street, at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, the driver failed to negotiate a curve within the roadway and continued straight up a small embankment. According to a … [Read more...] about Deceased Driver Discovered off Highway 38