The beginning of April signals the start of boating season on Big Bear Lake, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District opened both the east and west public launch ramps on the North Shore as of 6am this morning. The east ramp, also known as the Carol Morrison Public Launch, just east of Stanfield Cutoff will be open daily from 6am to 6pm, with extended hours until 7pm on both … [Read more...] about Before Launching Into Big Bear Lake, Boats Should Be Clean, Drained and Dry; Public Launch Ramps Open Daily
Recreation
Repairs Completed on Sugarloaf Skatepark This Afternoon; Eagle Scout Connor McCutcheon Contributes Project to The Ranch
The Sugarloaf Skatepark is as good as new, given some repairs that were completed this afternoon. According to Recreation Superintendent Glenn Jacklin with the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, “We filled the cracks with a new compound that’s supposed to work better in an alpine environment, we repainted the skatepark’s surface so it’s bright blue again, and cleaned … [Read more...] about Repairs Completed on Sugarloaf Skatepark This Afternoon; Eagle Scout Connor McCutcheon Contributes Project to The Ranch
Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
Boating season officially gets underway as of tomorrow, April 1, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District re-opens the public launch ramps, which had been closed during the winter months to allow the shoreline to foster the bald eagle habitat. As the MWD’s General Manager Scott Heule tells KBHR, “The ramps open tomorrow morning at 6am—even though it will still be dark, [they’ll … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Stay Open Until April 12, 2009
Big Bear Mountain Resorts plan to stay open until at least April 12th. Regular rates remain in effect but the purchase of the Screamin’ Deal Season Pass allows skiers and boarders the opportunity to use the 2009-2010 season pass now through the end of this season and for all of next winter season. Prices will increase after May 31st. Upcoming events include the Ultimate … [Read more...] about Big Bear Mountain Resorts to Stay Open Until April 12, 2009
Rotary Club Plans for Bigger, Brighter Fireworks Show on Fourth of July
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake, which has been a don’t-miss summer event since the 1970s, will return on Saturday, July 4 and will be bigger than last year’s extravaganza. The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake plans to spend about $2,000 more for the fireworks show this year, which is anticipated to cost about $46,500. The event draws over 100,000 … [Read more...] about Rotary Club Plans for Bigger, Brighter Fireworks Show on Fourth of July