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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Winter Trails Day At Discovery Center
Fawnskin, CA, January 8, 2013 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation (formerly San Bernardino/National Forest Association) and co-presenter, REI, will host the second Southern California Winter Trails Day on January 12, 2012 from 10am until 2pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Winter Trails is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try … [Read more...] about Winter Trails Day At Discovery Center
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
Feast Of The Harvest Moon
Fawnskin, CA, October 19, 2012, 6am - A “Feast” of Native American culture will be presented and celebrated at the 12th annual Feast of the Harvest Moon festival. Traditionally, the Feast of the Harvest Moon was celebrated among American Indian tribes when the period of darkness between sunset and moonrise is successively shorter following the Harvest Moon nearest the … [Read more...] about Feast Of The Harvest Moon
Volunteers Help Restore Cactus Flats Area
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 4, 2012, 6am - Over 100 volunteers joined the National Forest Association on Saturday, September 29, to restore and beautify popular recreation land near Cactus Flats. The participants were part of a coast-to-coast effort of more than 170,000 who came together at more than 2,000 sites to donate their time and effort to improving the public lands … [Read more...] about Volunteers Help Restore Cactus Flats Area