More special events are coming to Big Bear Lake, pending today’s approval by the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District. Among those items that MWD will address in their 1pm meeting today are the Antique and Classic Boat Show, to be held at B’s Backyard BBQ docks in August’s fourth weekend, and the allowability of boat parking for up to 20 vessels at Swim … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District Board to Review Special Event Permits, Consider Reassigning Juniper Point Marina Permit to SBNFA in This Afternoon’s Meeting
Recreation
Though No Tagged Fish Worth $50K Was Reeled In, Resort Association’s Trout Derby Was a Win for Local Lodges; RA Launches New Ad Campaign to Drive Summer Tourism
The Big Bear Lake Resort Association hosted their Fishin’ for 50K Trout Derby over the weekend, and though no one reeled in the trout worth $50,000, the RA says the event was a win for local lodges. Over 700 anglers participated in the trout derby and, per the RA, this resulted in a 233% increase in lodging reservation arrivals compared to last year, same weekend, on … [Read more...] about Though No Tagged Fish Worth $50K Was Reeled In, Resort Association’s Trout Derby Was a Win for Local Lodges; RA Launches New Ad Campaign to Drive Summer Tourism
Local Youth Finish Strong in Team Big Bear’s Mountain Bike Race; Devitos Still Among Top Contenders in Conquer the Bear Series
Team Big Bear hosted their first local event of the season yesterday, and event organizer Tom Spiegel says that the 432 bikers were nearly double the amount of entrants of recent years. The May 31st Shoot-Out #1 in the Team Big Bear series also served as the second event in the Conquer the Bear series, wherein athletes compete in snowshoe, biking, paddling and running events … [Read more...] about Local Youth Finish Strong in Team Big Bear’s Mountain Bike Race; Devitos Still Among Top Contenders in Conquer the Bear Series
Safe Swimming and Lakeside BarBQing Available at Swim Beach, Site of Fourth of July Concert
The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has opened Swim Beach for the season, and hours of operation are currently noon to 5pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to a white sandy beach (and current lake temps in the 60s), the district’s Assistant Regional Manager Lorie Judd says, “We have qualified, certified lifeguards on staff and the snack bar is open. … [Read more...] about Safe Swimming and Lakeside BarBQing Available at Swim Beach, Site of Fourth of July Concert
Sunday’s Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race Is Second Event in “Conquer the Bear” Series
Team Big Bear hosts the first of three cross-country mountain biking events this Sunday, May 31, and nearly 300 mountain bikers, from novice to pro, are expected to participate. Team Big Bear’s Shoot-Out #1 will also be the second competition in the Conquer the Bear series hosted by the Open Air Big Bear coalition; to date, title holders are Ted Devito of Big Bear Lake and … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Team Big Bear Mountain Bike Race Is Second Event in “Conquer the Bear” Series