The new location for the Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center opened on July 4th. According to Eddie Kirsch, Director of Marketing, the new center welcomed 1741 visitors between July 4th and July 7th compared to 743 visitors during the same time period in 2018. The previous location on Bartlett Road lacked signage and the smaller location offered limited services to … [Read more...] about The New Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Center is Now Open
First Confirmed Measles Case in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA - San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed a positive case of measles. This single case occurred in an eight-month-old unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally. In 2019, four outbreaks linked to patients who travelled internationally have been reported in California. According to the California Department of … [Read more...] about First Confirmed Measles Case in San Bernardino County
Forest Service Seeking Committee Members to Advise on Recreation Site Fees
Big Bear, CA - The United States Department of Agriculture’s Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill the eleven member Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) in California. Recreation RAC members provide recommendations to the Agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout the state of California. This includes … [Read more...] about Forest Service Seeking Committee Members to Advise on Recreation Site Fees
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this 4th of July Holiday
Big Bear, CA - The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. To keep families safe this Independence Day, Police Departments will have increased enforcement focused on impaired driving during the 4th of July holiday. According to preliminary data from the California Highway … [Read more...] about Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this 4th of July Holiday
New Hiking Trail at Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Mountain Resort's new hiking trail, The Bobsled trail, is now open. The 1.45 mile trail, which runs from Snow Summit's peak down to the base area, can be used by all visitors free of charge. Guests also have the option of catching a ride to the top on the Scenic Sky Chair, which is free for kids 12 and under. The trail was constructed with minimal … [Read more...] about New Hiking Trail at Big Bear Mountain Resort