Big Bear Lake, CA -- A boating incident that took place on Big Bear Lake last week has prompted a safety reminder from the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the agency that oversees recreation activity on the lake. In the evening hours last week, a party of four adults was on a pontoon boat on Big Bear Lake, celebrating the birthday of the boat’s driver, a man in his 40s from … [Read more...] about Boat Prop Incident Results in Emergency Situation; MWD Reminds Boaters to Turn Off Boat When Swimmers in Water
Recreation
Sign-ups for Adult Summer Softball Leagues Are Underway; Rec & Park Hosts Coaches Meetings on June 14, 21
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Softball through the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District gets underway this month, with three different leagues offered. These include a women's softball league for the summer season, as well as two men's leagues: A League for the more competitive ball players, and B League for softball-playing men more inclined toward leisure and recreation. Team … [Read more...] about Sign-ups for Adult Summer Softball Leagues Are Underway; Rec & Park Hosts Coaches Meetings on June 14, 21
East Boat Launch Ramp Closure to Extend Through June 17 (for Construction Project), Though Launch Access Available This Weekend
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In an update from the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the temporary construction-prompted closure of the Carol Morrison East Public Launch Ramp (just west of Stanfield Cutoff on the North Shore) will be extended for an additional five weekdays in order for the contractor to complete two projects. The East Ramp will be open this Saturday and Sunday, … [Read more...] about East Boat Launch Ramp Closure to Extend Through June 17 (for Construction Project), Though Launch Access Available This Weekend
National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 12 is National Get Outdoors Day, and the San Bernardino National Forest Association encourages families to get outdoors and experience a variety of activities being offered at the Big Bear Discovery Center. The June 12 schedule of events runs from 9am to 9pm, and includes kayak tours at 9am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm, gold panning at 10am, a free map and compass course … [Read more...] about National Get Outdoors Day
Live Your Dreams Fair to Celebrate 13-Year-Old Jordan Romero; This Evening’s Event to Include Mt. Everest Slide Show
Big Bear Lake, CA -- World-class mountaineer--and, now, record holder for being the youngest person ever to summit Mt. Everest—Jordan Romero will be celebrated by the Big Bear community during today’s (June 9) Live Your Dreams Fair on the football field at Big Bear Middle School. The event begins at 4pm with the music of local reggae band Elevated Roots, as well as a number of … [Read more...] about Live Your Dreams Fair to Celebrate 13-Year-Old Jordan Romero; This Evening’s Event to Include Mt. Everest Slide Show