Big Bear, Ca May 8, 2011 3:00 pm - The Young Eagles is an international program with the purpose of inspiring interest in flying. Members of the Big Bear Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association take children ages 8 through 17 on short flights from the Big Bear City Airport. Prior to the flight, the kids meet their pilot, learn about the plane, and go … [Read more...] about Young Eagles Gets Kids Flying
Miss Liberty Cruises Big Bear History
Big Bear Lake, Ca May 8, 2011 12:00 pm - The Miss Liberty paddlewheel tour boat is back on Big Bear Lake for the spring season. The brightly painted red, white, and blue Skipperliner carries up to 125 passengers around the lake from Pine Knot Marina, at the foot of the Village. During the tour, Captain Jack offers 90 minutes of Big Bear history, trivia, celebrity sightings, … [Read more...] about Miss Liberty Cruises Big Bear History
Big Bear Sierra Club Meeting
Speakers: Ed Wallace - backpacking and climbing essentials, George Carver - pictures from 2010 backpacking trip in the Sierra's, Pete Fulkerson - Equada Outfitters new indoor climbing facility. At the Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA Call Christy for additional information at 909-866-5006 or go to the club's website at … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sierra Club Meeting
Young Eagles
Kids get a chance to experience flying in a non-commercial plane. Free. Sponsored by the Big Bear Pilot's Association, at the Big Bear City Airport, 501 Valley Blvd, Big Bear City, CA. Ages 8 - 17. Parent must complete permission forms for the child to fly. Contact Roger Schmidt for further information 909-547-0832. … [Read more...] about Young Eagles
Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca May 7, 2011 3:00 pm - The grizzly bears that named the Big Bear Valley are no longer with us, except at the Moonridge Animal Park. Our local wild bears are the smaller and less aggressive black bears. They are not small animals however, and will be aggressive enough for concern if they are protecting food or cubs. Care should be taken when hiking, fishing, … [Read more...] about Protect the Bears of Big Bear