San Bernardino highlight
Gateway to San Bernardino National Forest
Established in 1907, the San Bernardino National Forest spans 823,816 acres and is recognized as America's most urban forest, providing recreation and water supply to Southern California.
The San Bernardino National Forest was established in 1907 and today encompasses 823,816 acres across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Positioned between the Inland Empire, High Desert, and Coachella Valley, the forest is described by the U.S. Forest Service as an untamed wilderness rising from the heart of Southern California. It is the forest that residents escape to for relief from heat and for the year-round outdoor life the region offers.
The forest provides over 300 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, over 100 miles of horse trails with equine camping, and opportunities for mountain biking, skiing, and winter sports. More than its recreational value, the forest plays a critical role in providing local water supply for the millions of people in the surrounding region. The U.S. Forest Service manages it from their Supervisor's Office in San Bernardino, maintaining trails, facilities, and the balance between public access and forest health.
Families in San Bernardino depend on this forest—for the times they need to get away, for the water it provides, and for the landscape that surrounds their homes. They also depend on each other, which is what life insurance is for. A term policy sized to your household's real needs is the practical way to protect the people who would be hurt most if your income were suddenly gone.