Rim Nordic Mountain Biking Offers Free Beginner Races

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Running Springs, CA, July 20, 2012, 1:00pm - Rim Nordic Mountain Biking has started their 18th season this year with races for every level from beginner to Pro.  The 2012 USA Cycling Sanctioned California State Downhill Championship series continues tomorrow, Saturday, July 21 with additional races on August 18, and the finals on September … [Read more...]

Trail Fest 2012 Celebrates Pacific Crest Trail

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2012, 9:00am - Trail Fest 2012, a celebration of all 2,650 miles of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail running from Mexico to Canada, is coming to Big Bear for three days beginning July 27 at Northwoods Resort on Village Drive. The trail runs through Big Bear, bringing hundreds of hikers into the city every year. This year … [Read more...]

Annual Fawnskin Doo-Dah Parade July 28th

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Fawnskin, CA, July 18, 2012, 3:00pm - The wacky, zany Fawnskin Doo-Dah parade is kicking off its 48th  or so Annual Parade Saturday, July 28 in downtown Fawnskin at 10am. Billed as the shortest parade in the world, the one block route weaves through Fawnskin’s tiny downtown business district.  Over 34 entries are scheduled to be in the parade … [Read more...]

Time To Tee Up For Habitat For Humanity

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 12, 2012, noon - Golfers can sign up for the 9th Annual Big Bear Valley Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament hosted by Realty Executives Big Bear. Set for Tuesday, August 14 at Bear Mountain Golf Course, the tournament’s $100 entry fee includes golf and a gourmet tri-tip & chicken barbecue. Tournament events include … [Read more...]

Big Bear PaddleFest 2012

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Big Bear Lake, Ca July 7, 2012 12:00 pm - "PaddleFest" 2012 is growing each year.  Over 150 racers signed up this year with 92 in the 5k alone.  This event has been attracting many, over the three day event, who want to try, for free, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding as instruction demonstration rides are available.  The event … [Read more...]

Hiker Dies After Fall On Castle Rock Trail

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 6, 2012, noon - A man hiking near Boulder Bay died Thursday after falling and hitting his head. According to Tiffany Swantek at the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, just before noon on Thursday, July 5 a 57-year-old white male hiker from Shadow Hills, California was with a group of people, and fell on Castle Rock Trail. The … [Read more...]

Free Fishing Day Saturday July 7

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 5, 2012, noon - The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers to celebrate summer with free fishing this  Saturday in California. July 7 is the first of two Free Fishing Days this year, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license. All fishing regulations, such … [Read more...]

Rotary Club July 4th Fireworks & Dinner

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 4, 2012, 8:00am - The 4th of July Celebration in Big Bear Valley has become a big tradition over the years. The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has been presenting the fireworks display for decades, and each year the show gets bigger and better. The fireworks will go off tonight (Wednesday, July 4) over Big Bear Lake when it … [Read more...]

Fourth Of July Reminders From The Forest Service

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, noon - Forest Service picnic areas are very popular locations for watching the fireworks display over the lake, so we have a few reminders from the Forest Service for residents and visitors. Wood and charcoal fires and BBQ’s are ONLY permitted in US Forest Service fire rings and stoves at the picnic areas and … [Read more...]

No Fireworks Allowed On The San Bernardino National Forest

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Big Bear Lake, CA, July 3, 2012, 8:00am - San Bernardino National Forest Officials are reminding visitors and campers that the use of fireworks is prohibited on all national forests and national grasslands. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national grassland and national forest land year-round, regardless of weather … [Read more...]