The annual trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S./Mexico border north to nearly Canada, is underway as both hikers and equestrians partake in the adventure, many of them stopping in the Big Bear Valley for postal service, supplies and showers. This year there are more hikers on the PCT, according to Suzanne Wilson, a regional rep for the Pacific Crest Trail … [Read more...] about Trekkin’ Through: Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Stop in Big Bear During Their Cross-Country Adventure
Big Bear History
Just 80+ Years–And One Week–Later, Historic Cabin Moves from Juniper Point to Big Bear City
The historic 1920s cabin on Juniper Point had been scheduled to make the move from its lakeside perch to the Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum in Big Bear City a week ago but, given highway logistics, that move was postponed until last night. Just before 1am, the rustic cabin that once housed a post office and grocery store traveled down Highway 38 on a flatbed truck, … [Read more...] about Just 80+ Years–And One Week–Later, Historic Cabin Moves from Juniper Point to Big Bear City
Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3
This year’s 10 or so events in celebration of the 60th annual Old Miners’ Days will take place over three weekends in July and August. Some of the activities to look forward to include the Chili Cook-Off, Miss Clementine contest and the Country Fair the weekend of July 11 and 12; the Loggers Jubilee and Doo Dah Parade on July 18; and the Horseshoe Tournament and the grand Old … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Days Celebrates 60-Year Tradition in 10+ Events Over Three Weekends in July and August; Annual Fundraising Bowl-a-Thon Set for May 3
After 80 Years on Juniper Point, Historic Cabin Moves to Big Bear City at 3 AM; Building to Be Transported Via Highway 38
After 80 years or more on Juniper Point on Big Bear Lake’s North Shore, the historic cabin will tonight be making the move to the Historical Museum off Greenway in Big Bear City. The 1920s cabin, which once served as a post office and general store, has been cleared out by the Big Bear Valley Historical Society this week, thanks to the help or 20 of so volunteers. A … [Read more...] about After 80 Years on Juniper Point, Historic Cabin Moves to Big Bear City at 3 AM; Building to Be Transported Via Highway 38
Historic Juniper Point Cabin to Make the Move to the Historical Museum in Big Bear City
The Historical Museum will soon have another local treasure on their site when the museum opens for Memorial Day weekend, as the Big Bear Valley Historical Society prepares to move the Juniper Point cabin. The historic building was built on the North Shore’s Juniper Point in the 1920s, and has served as a post office and general store and, Historical Society President Gloria … [Read more...] about Historic Juniper Point Cabin to Make the Move to the Historical Museum in Big Bear City