SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 2, 2026 — The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking comments from the public on two preliminary grants submitted to the State of California to fund off-highway vehicle (OHV) restoration on the San Bernardino National Forest and lands managed by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission. Draft applications, based on public and…
From August 8 - 10, 2025, trailbuilders, recreation leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Big Bear Lake for the Southern California Singletrack Summit - a weekend dedicated to advancing sustainable trail systems, strengthening partnerships, and fostering a thriving outdoor community. Co-hosted by the Southern California Mountains Foundation's Big Bear Trails Program and the California Mountain…
A Message From: San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor's Office We are issuing a Forest Order for public safety to keep closed the Gold Fire Closure Area that is burning within the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire closure area is targeted at key access routes and area control for fire suppression and patrol, suppression repair,…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Fire Lookout Program is seeking volunteers to staff 4 lookout towers on the San Bernardino National Forest in 2023 (Keller Peak, Butler Peak, Morton Peak, Strawberry Peak). Fire Lookouts help protect the forest, local mountain communities, and communities along the forest boundary from the threat of fire. Fire Lookouts also…
Join us for a spooky celebration of community and civic engagement! The Southern California Mountains Foundation Trails Program is hosting a community Halloween trick-or-treating event on Rathbun Trail. Booths will be set up along the trail with candy and information on the Trails Program. We will highlight the work we have done this past year…
Join us for a spooky celebration of community and civic engagement! The Southern California Mountains Foundation Trails Program is hosting a community Halloween trick-or-treating event on Rathbun Trail. Booths will be set up along the trail with candy and information on the Trails Program. We will highlight the work we have done this past year…
As Americans, we enjoy the privilege and bear the responsibility, of being stewards to more than a million acres of National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, Trails, and more. Together, these form our National Public Lands, and Big Bear is surrounded by them. On Saturday, September 25, 2021, the Southern California Mountains Foundation…
Update - The San Bernardino National Forest will be closed until midnight September 22, 2012. Click HERE for more information. The San Bernardino National Forest is included in the Regional Order that is closing 17 National Forests in California at the end of the day today, August 31, 2021. With so much fire activity currently…
Restoration means creating and maintaining healthy, resilient forests capable of delivering all of the benefits that people get from them: clean air and water, carbon sequestration, habitat for native fish and wildlife, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and more. SCMF has a thriving restoration team working hard this past year! During the pandemic, forest visitation rose…
