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A scenic landscape featuring a clear blue sky over a peaceful lake surrounded by lush green trees.
A wide, open grassy field with a line of tall pine trees in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a serene lake surrounded by lush green grass and large boulders in the foreground. Tall pine trees line the opposite shore under a clear blue sky.
A serene landscape featuring a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.
Scenic view of a forested area with tall evergreen trees and large rock formations in the foreground. In the background, a lake and distant mountains are visible under a clear blue sky.
A scenic meadow landscape featuring a wide, open grassy field surrounded by dense, lush green trees under a clear blue sky.
A wooden boardwalk stretches through a lush green meadow under a clear blue sky, surrounded by tall trees in Big Bear Lake.

We would like to thank Heather Hill of Redlands for sharing outstanding photos that showcase another beautiful and interesting site in San Bernardino County.

Bluff Lake Reserve, located in Big Bear Lake, features towering pine forests and quartz monzonite rock formations surrounding a 20-acre lake. The reserve is also known for its mountain marsh and meadow complex, which supports a variety of native plants and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy easy hiking trails, birdwatching, picnicking, seasonal wildflowers and the reserve’s peaceful surroundings. For more information, visit the Wildland Conservancyโ€™s website.


Additional County Update News โ€“ July 9, 2026