Big Bear, Ca, July 18th, 2011, 3:00pm - An uproar came from local mountain bikers last week when portions of a heavily used single-track trail, known as Pirates of the Caribbean, was turned into a fire road. According to Paul Bennett with the Forest Service last year an environmental assessment was conducted on a 30 acre parcel of forest service land west of Snow Summit, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Conducts South Big Bear Fuels Reduction Project
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Big Bear Well Represented at USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships
Big Bear, Ca, July 18, 2011, 12:00pm - Big Bear was well represented this past weekend in Sun Valley Idaho at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. The Williams and Burton families both had three members of their family competing. While the Williams family is no stranger to the National Championships, it was the Burton boys first time. 13 year old Ryan, 10 … [Read more...] about Big Bear Well Represented at USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships
Devito’s Clean House at Big Bear Paddlefest 2011!
Big Bear, Ca, July 11, 2011, 1:00pm - The 4th annual Big Bear Paddlefest was this past weekend, and the weather was perfect. Swim Beach, the new larger venue for the event that has grown over the years, was filled with kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. Kids of all ages were in the water learning better paddling technique, or just trying … [Read more...] about Devito’s Clean House at Big Bear Paddlefest 2011!
Paddlefest This Weekend!
Big Bear, Ca, July 6, 2011, 12:00pm - Part three in the Conquer the Bear Series is this weekend. Paddlers from all over the world will converge in Big Bear to compete in one of the three races at the 4th Annual Big Bear Paddlefest. Those interested in learning more about the different types of paddling, or want to try out different types of self propelled watercraft can do so … [Read more...] about Paddlefest This Weekend!
Standing Up & Paddling Is A Fun New Way To Get Around On The Water
Big Bear, Ca, June 29, 2011, 3:00pm - The newest in water sports, stand-up paddle boarding, is the latest craze to hit not only Big Bear Lake, but bodies of water across the US. “Simply put, SUPs are easy to learn, a great way to explore flat waters, and nonstop fun,” said Captain John Sanders, owner of Captain John’s Fawn Harbor Marina. “It’s like surfing, but much easier. If … [Read more...] about Standing Up & Paddling Is A Fun New Way To Get Around On The Water