Given recent moderate weather across Southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest has reduced fire restrictions on the forest, effective today (October 23). Under the reduced fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fires will once again be allowed in agency-provided campfire rings at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Still, adds Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
Recreation
Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Given yesterday’s announcement that the Amgen Tour of California—billed as “the biggest race in the United States,” per Governor Schwarzenegger—will include a high-altitude finish in the Big Bear Valley, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has committed to participate in the May 2010 event, which will include 750 miles of cycling over an eight-day period. Other cyclists … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer to Ride in to Big Bear for May’s Tour of California; “This Is Going to Be One Full Mountain”
Discovery Center Celebrates Feast of the Harvest Moon; Native American Dancing and Activities Presented on Saturday
The Big Bear Discovery Center will celebrate Native American heritage, including the traditions of Serrano Indians who once lived in the Big Bear Valley, in tomorrow’s 9th annual Feast of the Harvest Moon celebration. The October 24 event, which is free and runs from 10am to 2pm, will include live performances by Native American dancer Elaine Meyers, storytelling by local John … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Celebrates Feast of the Harvest Moon; Native American Dancing and Activities Presented on Saturday
It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
In June, the City of Big Bear Lake was approached as a potential host city for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California which in this, its fourth year, included 17 of the world’s top professional cycling teams (including Lance Armstrong among them) and, as the largest biking event in North America, is now on par with the Tour de France. As of noon today, it is official: Big Bear has … [Read more...] about It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
Century 21 Bonnie Blue Hosts Saturday’s Free Pumpkin Patch Celebration
If you haven’t yet picked your pumpkin for the Halloween season, or are looking for a fun and free family outing, Century 21 Bonnie Blue Real Estate will be hosting their sixth annual Pumpkin Patch Celebration this Saturday, October 24. As Bonnie Blue tells KBHR, “We do this every year, and this year we are giving away 800 pumpkins. We also have games and prizes and candy, Art … [Read more...] about Century 21 Bonnie Blue Hosts Saturday’s Free Pumpkin Patch Celebration