Big Bear Lake, CA July 3, 2015 - New this year will be a traffic plan to help ease July 4th congestion that previously has plagued the end of the fireworks program. Officials are estimating between 140,000 and 160,000 visitors on the 4th. Simply put, Big Bear Boulevard, Highway 18, nearest the fireworks display will have a “No Left Turn” procedure in place. That is in order … [Read more...] about PREPARE FOR NEW TRAFFIC AND BOAT RETRIEVAL CONTROL DURING AND AFTER FIREWORKS
Recreation
Get Outdoors for National Trails Day
Fawnskin, CA, June 4, 2015 - Since 1993, National Trails Day, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, has grown to inspire many thousands of people nationwide to celebrate and give back to the trails they love on one dedicated day. America's 200,000 miles of trails allow access to our natural world for recreation, education, exploration, solitude, inspiration, and much … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors for National Trails Day
Los Vaqueros De Las Montanas
Big Bear, CA, May 23, 2015 - The idea for a Big Bear Valley riding club arose on a glorious summer day in 1944 when a group of local horsemen, who had just finished another majestic trail ride, discussed how they could share their love of the outdoors and good partnership with fine horses. Many similar gatherings followed and in 1946 the group officially became Los Vaqueros … [Read more...] about Los Vaqueros De Las Montanas
Coast Guard Auxiliary Hosts Life Jacket Exchange
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 29, 2015 - The Big Bear Lake Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a booth for the Life Jacket Trade-In being held at the Carol Morrison Public Boat Ramp (East Boat Ramp) from noon until 2PM on Saturday, May 30th. The Annual Life Jacket Trade-In is put on by the California Department of Boating and Waterways with free life jackets paid for by donors … [Read more...] about Coast Guard Auxiliary Hosts Life Jacket Exchange
FRIDAY’S MEN’S & WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIALS WILL BE RELOCATED TO SANTA CLARITA DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
Big Bear Lake, CA - May 13, 2015 – Due to the forecast of snow and low temperatures, the Amgen Tour of California organizers have determined that race day conditions will not be safe for riders, teams, partners, fans or staff participating or attending the Individual Time Trial events scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Big Bear Lake. In order to preserve the important Time … [Read more...] about FRIDAY’S MEN’S & WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIALS WILL BE RELOCATED TO SANTA CLARITA DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS