Big Bear Events

Volunteers are welcome to join biologists of the San Bernardino National Forest for the American bald eagle count, which begins with 8am orientation at the Big Bear Discovery Center, located on the North Shore of Big Bear Lake. The 9am count extends for one hour. No experience is necessary, though volunteers are asked to bring binoculars, a pen and watch, and reminded to dress … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service

Women's Connection kicks off the new year with an outreach luncheon at Northwoods Resort. All women invited to hear sales recruiter/business woman Carole Phillips share "A Door That No Man Can Close" and special feature by Carla Segrest, pastry chef at Stillwell's Restaurant. Cost is $15, and reservations are requested by Friday, January 22; call Jane Kunz at 585-3452. Women's … [Read more...] about Women’s Connection Outreach Luncheon

The San Bernardino National Forest Association presents a Valentine’s Day snowshoeing tour (or hike, depending on snow levels) and dinner at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Tickets are $50 per person. Wear warm clothes, gloves, hat and boots; snowshoes, dinner and dessert will be provided. Contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at 909/866-3437 to make reservations. … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing and Dinner at Knickerbocker Mansion

Over the January 9/10 weekend, Bear Mountain Resort features two rail jam competitions. On Saturday, it's the Analog Design Unlikely Feature competition; registration from 8am to 10:30am, unveiling and practice at 11am, and noon start time for competition. Free entry. On Sunday, registration begins at 8am for the Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam. Free entry fee. Register … [Read more...] about Rail Jam Competitions at Bear Mountain

All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in the 3rd annual Snowshoe the Bear competition, which launches from the Village of Big Bear Lake and includes both 5K and 10K snowshoe race courses. Same day registration available, from 7-9am in the Village; races begin at 10am, with a free kids' race at noon. Expo and music follow, with awards at 1pm.  Snowshoe the Bear is … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Snowshoe the Bear