Big Bear Discovery Center

The Big Bear Solar Observatory is operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Funding for the observatory is through grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the Korean National Science Foundation and other government and private sources. (info. from website: https://buff.ly/3ahyGaM)

The view from Cougar Crest taken by Trails volunteer, Shauna Pomerleau.

Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input on OHV State Grants SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., January 27, 2021 The Southern California Mountains Foundation will be seeking public input for their upcoming State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD) preliminary grant that will be submitted on March 1, 2021 with the final grant applications due June 7, 2021. California state regulations require public input prior to the preliminary app...Continue reading

The Blue Spruce is a beautiful coniferous tree with blue-green needles and small cones. They are common in Colorado and the Southwest but many are planted in Big Bear landscapes. They are good at withstanding drought and low temperatures, but prefer a climate with lots of moisture.