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admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:19:20 +0000

After a quick boat ride across the lake, this video shows some of the highlights of the Fireworks at Big Bear Lake CA.

Big Bear Lake has a great fireworks display every fourth of July. The fireworks are shot off a barge on the lake and can be seen across the entire valley.

The event is a community effort with many local agencies working together for the benefit of all. The City of Big Bear Lake, Chamber of Commerce, Big Bear Lake Resort Association and the Rotarty Club are among those involved.

We have enjoyed watching the fireworks from several vantage points:

1. If you can get out in a boat on the lake, it’s the best! Get your spot early and get the barbeques going. Be prepared for lots of boat traffic at the end.

2. Swim Beach- We’ve gone to swim beach with several families and spent the day. The area doesn’t get crowded until around 7:00 PM, plenty of time to eat and enjoy the lake. Be patient at the end, there will be a lot of traffic leaving at once.

3. North Shore near the Observatory- This area won’t be as crowed. Bring your radio, tune it to KBHR 93.3 and enjoy the evening on the beach, across the lake. Traffic can get jammed after the fireworks are over.

4. Stanfield Cutoff- Park your RV, car or just your chair on the north west side of Stanfield Cutoff. Line up along the road and the shore. You will have an unobstructed view of a fantastic show!

Here’s a map of the locations mentioned; http://www.bigbear.us/gmbigbearfireworks.html

Besides knowing the best place to watch fireworks, we can also fix you up with a cozy Big Bear Cabin. Give us a call at (800) 381-5569

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Snow Conditions

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:30:13 +0000

: Caltrans Workers, Big Bear Lake

We recieved an amazing amount of snow last year. The locals are saying that it was the biggest storm since 1969. The Big Bear Valley recieved over five feet of snow!

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both reporting a base of 48 to 72 inches of snow. The snow conditions are machine groomed packed powder. All lifts and trails are open. If you love to snowboard or ski, conditions have never been better!

Next weeks looks like more of the same. We’re expexcting one to two feet of snow Thursday through Sunday. When you come to visit us, make sure you have chains in your car and warm winter clothing.

Here are some pictures we took while driving around Big Bear Lake;

: Snow on Sugarloaf Mountain

: View from the east Valley

: Clearing the snow from North Shore Elementary School

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Old Miners’ Days Country Fair and Logger’s Jubilee

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:13:32 +0000

The Old Miners Association and the Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society are delighted to announce the Country Fair and Loggers Jubilee. Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the event will showcase the entire nineteenth century, including Victoriana, pioneers, the wild west, old miners, loggers, and the American civil war. Come prepared to encounter literary characters and authors, historical figures, shoot outs in the streets, arrests and judgments from the “Hangin’ Judge.” There will be period entertainment and games. The children’s area will have games and crafts and contests befitting an 1800’s Country Fair. For more info please call (909)866-4607.

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Summertime Fun

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:05:47 +0000

The Summer is in full swing on Big Bear Lake. The temperatures have been reasonable, but we felt the need to get out on the Lake anyway. We like to head down to the west end of the lake and tie up for dinner. It makes for a relaxing sunset.

The Lake supports fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing and we have a new cable wake boarding park. Watch the video below to see some on the things happening in the mountains of Big Bear. If you need a mountain cabin, give us a call.

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Bridge Construction Project

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:56:38 +0000

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.

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Easter in Big Bear

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:14:54 +0000

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.

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Resort Pictures

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:03:47 +0000

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.

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Big Bear’s White Christmas

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:00:50 +0000

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

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Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are open!

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:19:03 +0000

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.

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Bear Mountain is Open!

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:14:52 +0000

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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