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
Recreation
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
Big Bear Paddlefest Returns on July 10 & 11; Paddling Clinic in Fawnskin This Weekend
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
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