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 special place in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California. It's like a welcome center and a nature center all in one! Here, you can learn all about the amazing San Bernardino National Forest and the beautiful Big Bear Valley. It's a great spot to start your adventure in the mountains.
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Discover the Big Bear Discovery Center
The Big Bear Discovery Center is located right on the north side of Big Bear Lake reservoir. It's found in a town called Fawnskin, along California State Route 38. This center is a partnership between the Southern California Mountains Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service. They work together to help people explore and protect this wonderful natural area.
What Can You Do at the Center?
The main goal of the Big Bear Discovery Center is to help you have fun and learn about the San Bernardino National Forest. You can find out about all the cool things to do there, like hiking and exploring. The center also teaches visitors how to be good "stewards" of nature. This means learning how to protect the beauty and natural resources of the mountains.
At the center, you can get lots of helpful things for your trip:
- You can buy National Forest Adventure Passes, which are sometimes needed for parking in certain areas.
- They have maps for hiking and biking trails.
- You can get information about camping spots.
- There are maps of forest roads and special areas for off-road vehicles.
- You can get permits from the Forest Service if you need them for certain activities.
- The center offers guided tours led by naturalists, who are experts on nature.
- They also have special programs that teach you about the local plants, animals, and history.
The best part is, there's no fee to enter the Big Bear Discovery Center!
Explore Nearby Attractions
- Big Bear Solar Observatory – This is a cool place to learn about the sun, located right on the lake.
- Big Bear Lake reservoir – A large, beautiful lake perfect for boating, fishing, and other water activities.
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Map of Big Bear Valley.
More Information Online
- Southern California Mountains Foundation: Official Big Bear Discovery Center website: http://mountainsfoundation.org/big-bear-discovery-center
- US Forest Service: Official Big Bear Discovery Center website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino
- US Forest Service: Guide to Big Bear Valley Hiking Trails — Find descriptions and maps for local trails.
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