Ted and Heather Devito, current title holders for the Fastest Bears in the Bear, are once again challenging the mountain’s residents and visitors to join them in conquering the Seven Summits of Big Bear. Seven climbs are planned, starting next Saturday, May 2, to the seven highest peaks surrounding the Big Bear Valley as a means of experiencing the Valley—and health—from a … [Read more...] about Seven Summits Challenge Hits the Trail on May 2
Recreation
Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice
Though this weekend’s temperatures won’t reach 70º as had been the case earlier this week, it is gardening season in the Big Bear Valley, according to the experts at Eminger’s Mountain Nursery and Hunter’s Nursery. According to Annett Campos of Hunter’s, “Right now is a good time to plant, because you can work the soil. Now is a good time for bulbs, such as Dahlias, Day Lilies … [Read more...] about Spring Is in Bloom: Local Gardening Experts Offer Planting Advice
Big Bear Library Re-Opens to Public Today, Following Three-Week Closure for Remodel
The long-awaited Big Bear Library remodeling project has been completed and, after a three week closure, the library on Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake re-opens to the public at 10:30am today (April 22). Upgrades to the library, paid for by San Bernardino County and contributions from Friends of the Library, include fresh paint, new carpet, a new security system, additional … [Read more...] about Big Bear Library Re-Opens to Public Today, Following Three-Week Closure for Remodel
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day, which has been celebrated in support of the environment since 1970. If looking for ways to enjoy Earth Day with others, the Sierra Club will be hosting their Spring Fling potluck this evening at 6:30pm at the Discovery Center. Though not an Earth Day-specific event, the Sierra Club Big Bear Group dinner will include a tribute to John Muir (whose birthday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day on April 22–and Every Day
Over 550 Walkers–and Countless Dogs–Participate in Big Bear’s Fifth MS Walk on the Alpine Pedal Path
The sun was shining, the dogs were out, and over 550 walkers participated in Saturday’s fifth annual Walk MS, billed as “Stayin’ Alive for Walk MS Five.” Though fundraising tallies for the walk in support of multiple sclerosis treatment and research haven’t yet been totaled, event organizer Dave Emig tells KBHR that $33,000 in donations had been collected before the April 18 … [Read more...] about Over 550 Walkers–and Countless Dogs–Participate in Big Bear’s Fifth MS Walk on the Alpine Pedal Path