Fawnskin, CA -- The Big Bear Paddlefest, the third of four sporting events in the 2nd annual Conquer the Bear series, launches from Fawnskin in just a month, on the weekend of July 10 and 11. As announced today by event organizers with North Shore Trading Company, Janet Dooley says, “We wanted to hold a weekend-long event that would be equally fun for serious paddle enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Big Bear Paddlefest Returns on July 10 & 11; Paddling Clinic in Fawnskin This Weekend
Recreation
RA’s Fishin for $50K Trout Derby Results in Two $500 Prizes for Colton’s Kim Bray, and a Big Fish Prize for Local Ray Pulsipher
Big Bear Lake, CA -- On what was a beautiful weekend to be on the lake, the Big Bear Lake Resort Association hosted the Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby on June 5 and 6. Though two tagged fish were reeled in during the derby, it was Big Bear Lake resident Ray Pulsipher who bagged one of the biggest cash prizes of the day: $500 for the largest trout, weighing 3.77 pounds. However … [Read more...] about RA’s Fishin for $50K Trout Derby Results in Two $500 Prizes for Colton’s Kim Bray, and a Big Fish Prize for Local Ray Pulsipher
Big Bear Chamber Hosts Alpine Slide Mixer and Economic Summit This Week
Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Chamber of Commerce has two events scheduled for this week, the first of which is the networking mixer to take place Tuesday evening at the Alpine Slide. This mixer is always a popular annual event, as entire families are welcome to participate in activities available, which will include access to the go-karts, putt-putt golf and the alpine … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Hosts Alpine Slide Mixer and Economic Summit This Week
Team Jordan Romero Returns to Big Bear, Two Months Later, After Record-Breaking Climb of Mt. Everest; Welcome Home Celebration on June 9
Team Jordan Romero returned to the United States on Wednesday, after accomplishing their amazing feat, in summiting Mt. Everest, the tallest peak in the world at 29,035’—and breaking one record and making a new one. Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero is the youngest person ever to reach the peak of Everest and, as accompanied by dad Paul Romero and his partner Karen Lundgen, they … [Read more...] about Team Jordan Romero Returns to Big Bear, Two Months Later, After Record-Breaking Climb of Mt. Everest; Welcome Home Celebration on June 9
Recreation and Park District Opens Swim Beach on June 5; Swim Lessons and Summer Day Camps Also Available
Big Bear Lake, CA -- At long last with summer weather upon us, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District opens Swim Beach, on the lake at the western-most end of Park Avenue, starting this weekend. Swim Beach will be open weekends from noon to 5pm; once school is out (in two weeks), the recreation area will be open Thursdays through Mondays through Labor Day. Swim Beach … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District Opens Swim Beach on June 5; Swim Lessons and Summer Day Camps Also Available