Big Bear Discovery Center facts for kids
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| Established | 1998 |
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| Location | 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin 92333 |
| Type | Natural history museum |
The Big Bear Discovery Center is a fantastic place to visit in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California. It's a special kind of visitor center and nature center. Here, you can learn all about the amazing nature and fun activities in the San Bernardino National Forest. It's like a helpful guide to exploring the beautiful Big Bear Valley area.
What is the Big Bear Discovery Center?
This center is a natural history museum and an information hub. It teaches people about the San Bernardino National Forest. Two groups work together to run it: the Southern California Mountains Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.
You can find the center on the north side of Big Bear Lake reservoir. It's located on North Shore Drive, which is part of California State Route 38. The center is in eastern Fawnskin. Across the lake, you'll find the towns of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City.
What Can You Do at the Discovery Center?
The main goal of the Discovery Center is to help you have a great time in the San Bernardino National Forest. They want you to learn about its history and all the cool things you can do there. They also teach you how to protect the forest's beauty and natural resources.
At the center, you can get lots of helpful things:
- National Forest Adventure Passes
- Maps for hiking and biking trails
- Information about camping spots
- Maps of forest roads and special areas for off-road vehicles
- Permits from the Forest Service
- Tours led by naturalists (experts on nature)
- Fun educational programs
The best part is there's no fee to enter the center!
Other Cool Places Nearby
- Big Bear Solar Observatory – a science spot located right on the lake.
- Big Bear Lake reservoir – the big lake itself!
- San Bernardino National Forest – learn more about this huge forest.
