Big Bear Lake, CA -- World-class mountaineer Jordan Romero is readying for the climb of his life, as he and dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren leave Big Bear Lake on April 5 to begin their trek to the 29,029’ summit of Mt. Everest. At age 13, Romero will be the youngest person ever to reach the peak, as the current record holder is a 15-year-old Nepalese girl, … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero Readies for the Climb of His Life; Trio Departs for Mt. Everest on April 5
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Boating Season on Big Bear Lake Launches April 1st
Big Bear Lake, CA -- April 1st marks the official launch of boating season on Big Bear Lake, and the Big Bear Municipal Water District will re-open both the boat launch ramps on the North Shore, which have been closed over the winter months in order to serve as an American Bald Eagle habitat area. As of Thursday, the Carol Morrison East Boat Launch Ramp (just west of Stanfield … [Read more...] about Boating Season on Big Bear Lake Launches April 1st
Community Members Will “Carry the Cross” for Valley Youth on Good Friday
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Big Bear’s third annual Prayer Walk, in support of the Valley’s youth, takes place April 2, which is Good Friday. All are invited to “carry the cross,” which will make its way from the Big Bear Christian Center at 800 Greenspot in Big Bear City, starting at 9am, and will continue along Big Bear Boulevard, through the Village, and to Veterans Park in Big … [Read more...] about Community Members Will “Carry the Cross” for Valley Youth on Good Friday
Boom! East Valley Gets Rattled Monday Night
Big Bear City, CA -- Residents in the East Valley may have felt a strong rattle for a few seconds last night, at about 9:30pm, which was preceded by a rumbling that sounded like an earthquake coming on. However, the ground did not shake, and there are no reports of earthquakes at that time posted by the U.S. Geological Survey. Local emergency agencies are also unsure of what … [Read more...] about Boom! East Valley Gets Rattled Monday Night
Recreation and Park District Offers Student Activities Over Spring Break, Including Field Trips for Teens
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Spring Break for students of the Bear Valley Unified School District is just days away, and those staying in town to enjoy the sun and the slopes may want to partake in activities being offered by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District. For three days starting next Tuesday, April 6, Rec and Park offers the Spring Break Ski and Board Program; … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District Offers Student Activities Over Spring Break, Including Field Trips for Teens