Big Bear, CA, January 16, 2016 – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s dedication and forward thinking the US Forest Service would like to extend an invitation to everyone on Monday, January 18, for this year’s first “Fee Free Day” on the national forests in Southern California. The National Forest Adventure Pass will not be required for visitors recreating in the San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about US Forest Service First Fee Free Day Of 2016
Big Bear Events
Think “Out of the Box” on Beautification
Big Bear, CA, January 15th, 2016 - A competition wants local resorts to think "out of the box" on beautification. Out Of The Box is an invite only resort competition taking place over the 2015-2016 winter season. Four resorts will receive identical containers full of raw materials to create, destroy and modify as they see fit- the goal being to design the most fun, most … [Read more...] about Think “Out of the Box” on Beautification
Big Bear Lake is Rising and Setting Records
Big Bear, CA, January 10th, 2016 - After reaching our lowest lake level of the season of 14’-7” on January 4, 2016, This past storm brought in a total of 849 acre feet in the lake which raised the level by 3”. That equates to 276,647,499 gallons of water added to the Lake. It is too early to estimate what it really means but it already means we are better off than we … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake is Rising and Setting Records
New Year’s Eve Celebrations In the Big Bear Valley
Big Bear, CA, December 30, 2015 - The Big Bear Valley has many things to offer locals and visitors alike on New Year's Eve 2015. One annual tradition not to be missed is Snow Summit's New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade. You can watch as skiers and snowboarders descend the dark slopes of Snow Summit lit only by the torches they carry. It's a great way to kick off your New Year's … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebrations In the Big Bear Valley
‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Big Bear, CA, December 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department will spread Christmas cheer this year as “Old Red” lights up for the Holidays! The 1950 FWD fire engine was recently featured in a mini parade, decorated bumper to bumper in Christmas lights with American flags blazing, followed closely by Medic Engine 281 playing Christmas carols through their P.A. system and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays