The San Bernardino National Forest has plans to reconstruct several roads near the Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead communities, and these projects will begin today, September 8, and are scheduled to continue into next spring. The following roads are scheduled for reconstruction, and may be closed intermittently to public use at any time between now and Spring 2010: Four-plus miles … [Read more...] about Forest Service Plans Road Reconstruction for Big Bear, Arrowhead Areas; Portions of Holcomb Valley Road May Be Closed Through Spring 2010
Recreation
BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero accomplished his mission on this month’s trip to Indonesia as, on September 2, he and dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren summited Carstensz Pyramid, the continent’s highest peak at 16,000 feet. This marks Jordan’s sixth summit in his quest to be the youngest climber to reach the world’s highest summits, including Mt. Everest, which he … [Read more...] about BBMS Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Summit’s Carstensz Pyramid, 16,000′ Above Sea Level in Indonesia
October’s TroutfesT to Include Tagged Fish Worth a Ford F150; Anglers Encouraged to Register Before Trout Derby Sells Out
Last year’s TroutfesT included 1,000 participants, though 200 fishermen were turned away as the event sold out early. For this year’s event, to be held on Big Bear Lake on October 3 and 4, the entry deadline is September 23 and, at present, there are less than 200 spaces available for the trout derby, which includes cash prizes—and a tagged fish worth a brand new Ford F150 … [Read more...] about October’s TroutfesT to Include Tagged Fish Worth a Ford F150; Anglers Encouraged to Register Before Trout Derby Sells Out
Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon
This Saturday, September 12, brings the second Big Bear Lake Marathon, as the Run the Bear event, which also includes a half-marathon, 5K and free Kids’ Kritter Run, gets underway, starting first with the bike tour, which launches from Pine Knot Landing at 6:30am. For 12 athletes, Saturday’s Run the Bear will be the culmination of a strenuous year, as they will participate in … [Read more...] about Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon
Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum, the only museum in the San Bernardino mountains, is open today (September 7), for the final Monday of the summer season—though the historical museum is open on weekends and Wednesdays into October. The historical museum, located on Greenway Drive in Big Bear City (where Highways 18 and 38 overlap) is open until 4pm and admission … [Read more...] about Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday