In terms of roads for this Saturday’s marathon event, those traveling in the vicinity of the lake on the 12th should be aware that vehicle traffic will flow only ‘counter-clockwise,’ because the inside lane around Big Bear Lake will be closed for the race. All businesses will remain accessible, however motorists are asked to use extreme caution when crossing the course. Law … [Read more...] about Traffic Alert for Saturday: Vehicle Traffic Directed Counter-Clockwise Around Lake to Accommodate Run the Bear Event
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SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
The San Bernardino National Forest Association is celebrating a successful Music in the Mountains concert series, the proceeds from which will benefit the Forest Aid tree restoration program and the Lighthouse Project’s Peace Garden project at local elementary schools. Kathy Clapsaddle, event manager for the SBNFA and the outdoor concerts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, tells … [Read more...] about SBNFA’s Music in the Mountains Series Wraps With Sold-Out John Denver Tribute–and Some Special Announcements
Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
The hills will be alive with music, if you will, as there will be a number of bands and local musicians performing in the Big Bear Valley over the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday evening, the Village Business Association hosts their second-to-last Friday Night in the Village event, which runs from 5 to 8pm and includes three different acts along Pine Knot Avenue and Village … [Read more...] about Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
You Don’t Have to Be a Supreme Athlete to Participate in Run the Bear; September 12 Marathon Event Also Includes Cycle Tour, 5K, and Kids’ Kritter Run
The Lighthouse Project is inviting both athletes and casual fitness buffs of all ages to participate in the Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon in just three weeks on Saturday, September 12. More than just a marathon, the event offers a cycle tour around Big Bear Lake, as well as a full marathon, half-marathon, 5K and a ‘Kids' Kritter Run,’ sponsored by our local Sierra Club. … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to Be a Supreme Athlete to Participate in Run the Bear; September 12 Marathon Event Also Includes Cycle Tour, 5K, and Kids’ Kritter Run
Beat the Traffic, and Bike Big Bear; Cyclists Invited to Participate in September’s Run the Bear
As traffic may be busy (by Big Bear standards) this weekend, you may want to consider biking around town this weekend. In recent months, the Big Bear Valley Trails Coalition has been instrumental in establishing, now, over 30 miles of Class 3 bike routes throughout the Big Bear Valley. New color maps of Big Bear’s bike routes have also been made available, and these can be … [Read more...] about Beat the Traffic, and Bike Big Bear; Cyclists Invited to Participate in September’s Run the Bear