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.