Anglers reeled in some big fish over the weekend in the 27th annual Jim Hall Memorial Trout Classic and, tells event organizer Jacque Hall, “We had a 13.83 pound fish! It was actually the second largest fish ever caught during the tournament.” The largest fish caught in the trout classic was, back in 1995, a 14.69 pounder, which is also the record for Big Bear Lake (as … [Read more...] about Second Biggest Fish Ever Caught on Big Bear Lake Earns Top Prize for Angler George Burruss in 27th Annual Jim Hall Memorial Trout Classic
Recreation
Lakeside Concerts, Free Movie Nights, Youth Field Trips Available Through Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District This Summer, As Well as Classes in Kayaking, Horsemanship and Gold Prospecting
The summer season is full of recreational opportunities, many of them outlined in the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District’s just-released 2009 Summer Brochure. In addition to the Fourth of July concert on the beach featuring Foreigner’s Lou Gramm, there will be another four concerts, as well as free movie nights at the lakeside venue. Rec and Park also offers a number … [Read more...] about Lakeside Concerts, Free Movie Nights, Youth Field Trips Available Through Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District This Summer, As Well as Classes in Kayaking, Horsemanship and Gold Prospecting
National Safe Boating Week Launches Tomorrow; Wear a Life Jacket, Designate a Driver, and Keep it Quagga-Free
Saturday marks the launch of the National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign, as boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket during National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, and always. In California last year, there were 55 boating fatalities and 601 boating accidents and, per the U.S. Coast Guard, 90% of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing … [Read more...] about National Safe Boating Week Launches Tomorrow; Wear a Life Jacket, Designate a Driver, and Keep it Quagga-Free
Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
The Seven Summits of Big Bear challenge continues tomorrow, as hikers are welcome to join fitness experts Ted and Heather Devito to tackle the second in a series, Grays Peak, at 9am. Grays Peak has been added to the list this year, the second in the Seven Summits challenge, as Butler Peak is still closed due to fire damage from 2007. The Grays Peak hike, which launches from the … [Read more...] about Devitos Lead Saturday Morning Hike to Grays Peak, the Second Climb in the Seven Summits Challenge
Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property
A public forum regarding the former Big Bear City park property will be held by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District on Monday, and all interested neighbors and community members are welcome to attend. The 5pm forum will be held at the Rec and Park offices at Meadow Park, at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. Information culled from the meeting, during which time … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District to Hold Public Forum on Former Big Bear City Park Property