Good news from the Big Bear Municipal Water District: Big Bear Lake remains Quagga Mussel free! Per a statement issued by the MWD this afternoon (September 17), in the second full boating season of Quagga Mussel inspections, more than 1,020 boats have been decontaminated since April 1, 2009. All vessels with water in their bilge or lowers units that have not been clean, drained … [Read more...] about This Just In from MWD: Big Bear Lake Remains Quagga-Free
Recreation
Monday’s Family Fun Night Moves to Swim Beach for 10th Anniversary
Community groups are coming together for Monday’s 10th anniversary of Family Fun Night, which will be held at Swim Beach, at Park Avenue’s west end in Big Bear Lake, from 3:30 to 7pm on the 21st. Family Fun Night is an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy fun activities together, while also providing families with information about services and opportunities within … [Read more...] about Monday’s Family Fun Night Moves to Swim Beach for 10th Anniversary
Snow Comes to The Park for Bear Mountain’s Pro-Invitational Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Event
We can expect snow in September, as Bear Mountain Resort will have 110 tons of snow in The Park this Saturday for the sixth annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails event. The pro-invitational summertime rail jam will feature more than 40 pro riders, including Chris Bradshaw, Scott Vine, Zak Hale and Johnny Miller, in a full day of activities at Bear Mountain; other highlights will … [Read more...] about Snow Comes to The Park for Bear Mountain’s Pro-Invitational Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Event
Vietnam Memorial of 1969 to Move to Veterans Park; 1st Lt. Jared Landaker Memorial Run Next Saturday
The City of Big Bear Lake has plans to continue honoring our military veterans, as well as local servicemen and women, as evidenced by two agenda items reviewed in the September 14 meeting of City Council. On Monday, Councilmembers approved an expenditure, up to $5,000, to relocate the Vietnam Memorial in Meadow Park to Veterans Park. The Vietnam Memorial has been at Meadow … [Read more...] about Vietnam Memorial of 1969 to Move to Veterans Park; 1st Lt. Jared Landaker Memorial Run Next Saturday
Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series
The Conquer the Bear challenge, launched this year with February’s second annual Snowshoe the Bear, included five athletic events and, ultimately, 11 contenders, who completed races in snowshoeing, mountain biking, running and paddling. The final, daunting competition was the completion of the 26.2 mile marathon in Saturday’s Run the Bear, which was the culmination of eight … [Read more...] about Eleven Contenders Overcome Challenges to Conquer the Bear; Heather Devito and Wes Barton Take Titles in Five-Event Series