Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake is preparing to light up the night sky by turning down the lights below. From August 14–16, 2026, Care for Big Bear and Visit Big Bear will host “SkyFest Big Bear”, a three-day celebration of science, discovery, and dark skies dedicated to astronomy, nocturnal wildlife, and combating light pollution. This year’s … [Read more...] about SkyFest Big Bear Returns to Champion Dark Skies and Stargazing this August
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Cyclists Take to the Mountains: What Drivers Need to Know for Tour de Big Bear
Thousands of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts will visit Big Bear Lake this weekend for Southern California’s premier cycling festival, the annual Tour de Big Bear. Running through Sunday, August 2nd, this mountain tradition transforms the Big Bear Valley into a massive hub for all things cycling. The weekend features a wide array of events, ranging from scenic mountain bike … [Read more...] about Cyclists Take to the Mountains: What Drivers Need to Know for Tour de Big Bear
Jackie, Big Bear’s Iconic Bald Eagle, Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake’s well?known bald eagle matriarch, Jackie, is recovering at a Southern California wildlife rehabilitation facility after being found grounded and unable to fly following an altercation with two juvenile eagles near the Grout Bay Picnic Area (known locally by some as Dana Point Park) on the North Shore. On July 16, observers … [Read more...] about Jackie, Big Bear’s Iconic Bald Eagle, Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - High up in the Jeffrey pines of Big Bear Valley, the time had finally come for Jackie and Shadow’s two famous eaglets to trade the safety of the branch for the vast blue sky. But as millions of viewers watched online, nature decided to write its own unpredictable script. It was a breezy Sunday morning when Sandy and her sibling, Luna, were … [Read more...] about Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
Jackie & Shadow Begin a Hopeful Second Egg Clutch in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA - UPDATED 3/7/26: In a remarkable display of resilience, Big Bear’s world famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow have begun a second egg clutch just weeks after losing their first two eggs of the season. The news has sparked excitement and renewed hope among the thousands who follow the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) live nest cams. On the … [Read more...] about Jackie & Shadow Begin a Hopeful Second Egg Clutch in Big Bear Valley