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
Recreation
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
MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp Opens, New and Improved, on June 11; West Ramp Remains Open to Boaters
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Earlier this week, the MWD announced a temporary closure of the boat ramp located just west of Stanfield Cutoff on the North Shore. In an updated press release, here are the additional details: “The Big Bear Municipal Water District announces that the Carol Morrison East Public Launch Ramp will be closed through Thursday, June 10 for construction. The … [Read more...] about MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp Opens, New and Improved, on June 11; West Ramp Remains Open to Boaters
Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism
Big Bear Lake, CA -- As the Amgen Tour of California cycled through Big Bear on Friday, May 21st, legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett raved, “We have been treated to one of the best cycling stages we’ve seen in America, ever.” However, on a more local level, response from business owners has been mixed as, though the event brought more crowds than the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Amgen Tour of California Brings Worldwide Exposure to Big Bear, and Anticipation of Increased Tourism