Crab Flats is first come, first served. This is a place where young people develop a lifelon connection to public lands, care for the forest for the years to come, as well as practice leadership, teaching, stewardship, and decision making. Youth Hosts and innovative, youth-designed exhibits at the Children's Forest Visitor Information Center provide recommendations on family programs, area activities and an overview of Children's Forest. Open Memorial Day until first snow. Family Learning Programs focus on facilitating an outdoor learning experience.
Families learn, together, the skills to enjoy a lifetime of investigation.
Programs include birdwatching, wildlife, insects, plants, and orienteering. Call for schedules. The Children's Forest access road, Keller Peak Road, is located off Highway 18, one mile east of Running Springs, behind the Deerlick Ranger Station. For brochures, program dates, fees or general information, call 337-5156. North Shore Drive, Hwy 38, Big Bear Lake.