Big Bear Lake, CA, June 5, 2012, 8:00am – On May 20 there was solar eclipse, and today the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2117. First contact, the moment Venus touches the Sun’s northeastern edge, will occur at 3:05 this afternoon. Looking through a telescope with a solar filter, … [Read more...] about Transit Of Venus Today
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The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, 5:00pm – Two spectacular astronomical events so closely related to one another in time, doesn’t happen very often. On May 20 we were treated with a solar eclipse. Now, on June 5 the planet Venus will cross the face of the Sun in its orbit. The last time this happened was in 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2117. First contact, the moment … [Read more...] about The June 5th Transit Of Venus, The Last In Our Lifetime
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season
Big Bear Valley, CA, May 25, 2012, noon - Camping in national forests can be a year-round endeavor, but for many people Memorial Day Weekend is the time to get started for the summer. Most of the San Bernardino National Forest recreation sites will be open for visitors this weekend. The forest is ready for the summer recreation season, and you can enjoy the outdoors while … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start Of Camping Season
The Big Bear Rescue Zoo Welcomes A Black Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 18, 2012, 5:00pm - Thursday night, May 17, a very lucky little bear moved into his new home. The 4 year-old black bear that will be named Pooh was scheduled for euthanization because he continually raided a beekeepers hives. After destroying $8000 worth of honey, the beekeeper got a permit to capture the bear. The bear ended up at the Fish and Game … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Rescue Zoo Welcomes A Black Bear
Local Boys Compete at the USASA 23rd National Championships in Colorado
Copper Mtn, CO, April 11, 2012, 8:00am - Seven local Big Bear boys attended the USASA 23rd National Championships at Copper Mountain in Colorado held from March 31st to April 5th. Drayden Gardner, a five-year veteran of the National Championships, took 4th place out of 69 riders in halfpipe and 8th place out of 75 riders in slopestyle for the Breaker Boys division … [Read more...] about Local Boys Compete at the USASA 23rd National Championships in Colorado