The Bighorn Mountain Men celebrate their 16th annual rendezvous in Holcomb Valley September 4 - 6, with an all-camp potluck on Saturday. Mountain men will be in pre-1840 costume for the weekend-long event that includes muzzle-loading rifle shooting and archery compeitions at the Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch. Gates open 8am to 6pm; entry fee is $5 per person. For more information, … [Read more...] about Bighorn Mountain Men Rendezvous in Holcomb Valley
Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero on Quest to Summit His Sixth World Peak This Week
Local mountaineer Jordan Romero has taken a study break from eighth grade in order to continue his quest to climb to the top of the world’s seven summits, which will ultimately include Mt. Everest. Thirteen-year-old Romero is in Indonesia this week, along with dad Paul and climbing partner Karen Lundgren, and is hoping that the weather will allow for a third try at summiting … [Read more...] about Thirteen-Year-Old Jordan Romero on Quest to Summit His Sixth World Peak This Week
Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show
The weather was perfect and the large crowds of over 7000 attendees were entertained with a great collection of vintage and modern aircraft at the Wings over Big Bear Air Fair. The vintage lineup included the folding wing F4U Corsair, B-25 Mitchell, P 38 Lighting, P-40 Warhawk and a P-51 Mustang, all from the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino. Other highlights included the Big … [Read more...] about Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show
All Big Bear Roads Remain Open, Though Some Delays Can Be Expected; Truck Kills Bear on Highway 38
In terms of our roads, motorists can again expect additional delays at the Big Bear Dam this afternoon, as blasting will be taking place from 1 to 3pm today (Tuesday), and again on Wednesday and Thursday. Also, as of yesterday, CalTrans began a $630,000 construction repair project on Highway 18/Big Bear Boulevard; the project covers about 10 miles of roadway, extending from the … [Read more...] about All Big Bear Roads Remain Open, Though Some Delays Can Be Expected; Truck Kills Bear on Highway 38
Ice Cream Safari at the Zoo
The Moonridge Animal Park hosts the Ice Cream Safari Among the Animals at the zoo on Goldmine Drive near Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The event includes five ice cream stations, each with different flavors, located throughout the park. Admission to the zoo is $9 for ages 11-59, $6 for ages 3- 10, and children under three get in for free. An additional $5 will get the 5 scoops of … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Safari at the Zoo