The Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon is officially a go for September 12, given special event approval granted by the City of Big Bear Lake’s Planning Commission in their meeting this week. The Public Hearing with regard to Run the Bear, according to the City’s Director of Planning Jim Miller, “Went pretty smoothly. The Lighthouse Project has a circulation plan all worked … [Read more...] about Special Event Permit Granted to Run the Bear Marathon, Coming to Big Bear Lake on September 12
Recreation
Big Bear Chamber Still Seeking Contributions for Fourth of July Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear community has ponied up over $39,000 to assure that the Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake will be as big and brilliant as the anticipated 25,000 visitors expect on Saturday the Fourth. This year’s goal of the City of Big Bear Lake, the Rotary Club of Big Bear Valley and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce is to raise $50,000 to make for a spectacular … [Read more...] about Big Bear Chamber Still Seeking Contributions for Fourth of July Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake
Pacific Crest Trail Presentation at DC Tonight; Forest Restoration Planting on Saturday
Tonight (June 18) is being billed as Nature Night at the Big Bear Discovery Center, and will include a free presentation on the Pacific Crest Trail by local photographer Scott Cordner. The 7pm offering will feature Cordner’s slide show, which covers the beautiful scenery of his hiking trip along the 2,600 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada. The next free … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail Presentation at DC Tonight; Forest Restoration Planting on Saturday
Swim Beach Open for the Summer; Family Season Passes Available
As of today (June 18), Swim Beach at Meadow Park is open with expanded hours for the summer season. Open each day (except Tuesday) from noon to 5pm, Swim Beach features a white sandy beach, BBQs and picnic area, showers, certified lifeguards and, soon, a new 16 foot slide. For those who plan to spend their summer swimming, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District offers … [Read more...] about Swim Beach Open for the Summer; Family Season Passes Available
Sod Installation at The Ranch Is Nearly Complete; Three Regulation-Size Soccer Fields to Be Ready for Play in July
Sod installation began at The Ranch Sports Complex in Erwin Lake yesterday and, per the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s Reese Troublefield, “The complex will be finished and ready for play on July 6, but will be ready to gawk at on Thursday afternoon, if you’re nearby.” With the addition of sod, The Ranch will now have three regulation-size soccer fields, for use … [Read more...] about Sod Installation at The Ranch Is Nearly Complete; Three Regulation-Size Soccer Fields to Be Ready for Play in July