Big Bear Lake, CA -- The second round of the Conquer the Bear series is underway and, this weekend, competitors wrapped their second of four races by participating in the Team Big Bear mountain bike race, which covered 17 miles of Forest Service roads in the Moonridge area. Athletes who braved February’s cold temps, snow and rain in the Snowshoe the Bear event were eligible to … [Read more...] about Adam Williams, Casey Williams, Kelley Brunson and Diane Bradley Hold Top Rankings in Elite Conquer the Bear Series
Recreation
MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp to Re-open Friday, June 18 at 6am
Big Bear Lake, CA -- In news from the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees recreation activity on the lake, today is the final day of closure on the Carol Morrison East Public Launch Ramp, which has a newly paved parking lot and a new vessel Quagga Mussel decontamination station. As scheduled, the East Public Launch Ramp, on the North Shore just west of … [Read more...] about MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp to Re-open Friday, June 18 at 6am
Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Last week we shared with you the highlights of the ceremony celebrating Team Jordan Romero, upon their return from a record-breaking climb to the peak of Mt. Everest; among proclamations honoring 13-year-old Jordan Romero was a message from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, “Your perseverance is the hallmark of a true champion.” But, as Jordan shared … [Read more...] about Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Hummingbird Project Offers Summer Activities Tuition Scholarships to Local Children
Big Bear Valley, CA -- With summer starting for BVUSD students on Friday, parents may want to plan some activities for the coming weeks. For those families experiencing financial hardship, the Hummingbird Project has summer activities tuition scholarships available, to fund such programs as summer camp at YMCA Camp Oakes and selected offerings from the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Project Offers Summer Activities Tuition Scholarships to Local Children
Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo
Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Advisory Commission for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District—which, at present, includes Don Pletcher, Kathryn Poole, Gloria Rose, Bob Ybarra and, as of April, Helen Stearns—convenes for their monthly meeting this evening at 5pm at the Big Bear Senior Center. This evening’s meeting is scheduled to include administrative updates on … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District’s Advisory Commission Meet to Discuss Park Funding, Skatepark and Zoo