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Come, bring your family and enjoy our indoor spa, heated pool and recreation area. All cabins are equipped with private telephones, cable TV, VCR’s or DVD’S, microwaves and fireplaces. All units are furnished with complete housekeeping needs including linens, bedding, utensils and dishes. Non smoking cabins are available. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET now @ resort proper.
This short video shows the Caltrans’ new Bridge Construction Project. Caltrans is replacing the bridge over the dam. The new bridge will come across Bear Creek and into the Valley at the old Dam Keeper’s house.
Discovery Center Summer Concert Series: The Long Run: A Tribute To The Eagles- The Long Run: A Musical Tribute to The Eagles. Held at the Discovery Center Amphitheater, an outdoor theater with stage, bench seating, lots of open space for additional seating, restroom facilities and full snack bar with space for additional food vendors. It’s located under the pines at 7,000 feet and affords an incredible concert experience. Gates open at 5:30pm. Concerts begin at 7:00pm. Americana food plus beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase; no outside beverages allowed; parking is FREE Tickets will be available at the Discovery Center Adventure Outpost.Ticket Hotline (909) 382-2790
National Get Outdoors Day at The Discovery Center- The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) will be hosting the 2nd annual “National Get Outdoors Day” at the Big Bear Discovery Center from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2009, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Participating partners will offer opportunities for families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. Prime goals of the day are reaching first-time visitors to public lands and reconnecting our youth to the great outdoors. For more information please contact the Discovery Center at (909) 382-2790.
13th Annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run- Sunday, A 33-mile run starts at 7:00 am, 15-mile starts at 7:30 am. Call 584-7925 or email pgkalina@gte.net for info and to register, to benefit the Big Bear Search and Rescue.
Music at the Mansion- The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents the second concert in the series of three “Music at the Mansion” programs on June 14th at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Third program is on August 9th. Music starts at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment and if you wish, stay for dinner in the beautiful Knickerbocker Mansion dining room with a specially prepared menu by Chef Thomas. Reservations are required. For more details please call (909) 585-5916.
Canoe Tours at the Discovery Center -Learn how to canoe on a leisurely 2-hour guided tour of beautiful Big Bear Lake. After a quick paddling lesson, you will cruise along the shore looking for beaver, great blue herons, and ducklings. Along the way you will learn the natural history of the Big Bear Valley along with the various flora and fauna found in the area. Children must be at least 6 years old and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. Includes water and a snack. Tours caravan to lake. Tours are limited to 14 people, reservations recommended. Call (909) 382-2790 or (909) 866-3437 for reservations. Fee: Adults $25, Children (6-12) $15.
Weekly Farmer’s Market- Every Tuesday form 8:00 AM until noon. Enjoy farm fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all summer long. The Farmer’s Market also features unique arts, crafts and handmade items by local artisians. New this year, outdoor patio with dining and expresso bar. At the Convention Center. For more information, call 909.585.3000.
We thought you would enjoy this short video. It shows the Alpine Slide and the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center. Below is a list of activities at the Discovery Center this weekend.
• National Get Outdoors Day; 10am-3pm. Fun outdoor activities for the whole family.
• Kayak Tour; 9am-11am. Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page. Fee: $30 per person, ages 10 & up.
• Build a Bird House! 10am. Bluebirds will love your yard with this well-designed birdhouse that you can build! We will provide kits for individuals or families to build together during this 2-hour program sponsored by Riffenburgh Lumber Co. Class limited to 20 people, first come first serve. Fee: $10 per kit
• Gold Panning; 11am-12pm. Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning, using real panning equipment. The “gold” is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational handout and a certificate! Fee: $3
• Map & Compass; 12pm-1pm. You won’t get lost in the woods with these skills! You will have the opportunity to walk a course to test the skills you have learned. FREE ~ Donations appreciated
• High Flying Rockets; 1pm-2pm. Get a chance to build your own rocket from recycled materials then see how high it flies. Class limited to 12, sign-up at the front desk. FREE ~ Donations appreciated
• Nature Walks; 1pm & 2pm. Free 30-minute guided walk.
• Canoe Tour; 4pm-6pm. Reservations suggested, for more information visit our tour page. Fee: $25 adults, $15 children (6-12).
• Music in the Mountains ~ The Long Run; A Tribute to the Eagles 7pm
Wrap Up to National Get Outdoors Day at the Discovery Center
The Long Run was formed in 1999 in Los Angeles by a group of well-rounded professional musicians with a love of harmony and a deep respect for one of the greatest rock bands of all times. They quickly became regarded as the finest Eagles tribute band in the country by consistently delivering a love of harmony and deep lush instrumental arrangements that made The Eagles an unforgettable part of rock history. The Long Run continues to successfully blend the classic Eagles sound into their own genuine live performance style, delighting audiences young and old with faithful recreations of some of the best music ever written.The Long Run will celebrate and wrap up a day devoted to families getting outdoors andenjoying the California Country; their brand of music! Visit SBNFA.org for more info on National Get Outdoors Day. Fee: $20 Adult (18+); $10 Teen (13-17); 12 & under FREE. Tickets are available online or at the Discovery Center’s Adventure Outpost.
We’re getting everything ready for Spring in Big Bear. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit expect to remain open through Easter. The Resorts have a base of 14 to 36 inches of snow. The temperatures will remian in the mid-fifties for the rest of the week with nights below freezing. Local skiers and snowboarders say that Spring conditions this year are better than usual. Bring your suntan lotion!
Meanwhile, the flowers are starting to poke through and the grass is starting to come in. Hikers and runners are out in the east Valley, on the Pacific Crest Trail. The views of the Valley from this trail are exceptional.
These are a couple of pictures taken at Big Bear Mountain Resorts this week. With 30% more snow this year, the Resorts are enjoying an incredible season.
We’ve been blessed with over 100 inches of snow this year (normal is 75 inches). Big Bear is covered with a two foot snow-pack and sunny skies. The sun will stay with us for most of the weekend and temperatures will be comfortable, in the mid-fifties.
Big Bear, CA had the largest snow fall in the last 35 years, receiving well over 48 inches of snow in the last week. With more precipitation expected this week, Big Bear Lake is set to have one of the whitest Christmases in years! The snow conditions at the Resorts is exceptional and with a base of 36-60 inches, there are plenty of features and several pipes to go off. They are 100% open and operating 26 chairlifts (covering 438 acres).
If you’re looking for a traditional Christmas, come to Big Bear Lake. Snuggle by a warm fire or spend the weekend on the mountain. Whatever you choose, Big Bear is the perfect getaway, two hours from Los Angeles and three hours from San Diego. What are you waiting for? Come on up!
Photo taken on December 19, 2008
in Baldwin Lake, looking at Sugarloaf Mountain
The Resorts have been blowing snow and are covered from top to bottom. Bear Mountain has been open since last Saturday with beginner runs and a dozen features. Snow Summit is opening tomorrow (Dec. 11) and they will have upper Westridge, ZZyzx, Ego Trip, Miracle Mile, the Summit Run and the beginners area open.
Bear Mountain opened this past weekend. The beginner area (Inspiration Trail) is open with a dozen features and eight to twelve inches of machine made snow. Due to limited operations, the Resort has reduced the price of an adult lift itcket to $20. The Beach Bar and BBQ, rentals, lessons and the Ice Box Apparel and Accessories are also open.
It looks like the temperatures will stay cold enough for the Resorts to blow snow several nights this week, and we may see some of the natural stuff by next Sunday. White Christmas anyone?
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