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Monday, June 7th, 2010

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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Amgen Tour of California Comes to Big Bear Lake

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

 Pasadena City Hall will serve as the backdrop for the most difficult stage the cyclists have ever seen in the five year history of the Amgen Tour of California. After crossing the Colorado Street Bridge and passing by the Rose Bowl, the route will wind through the City of La Canada Flintridge. From there, the riders are on a 135 mile odyssey with more than 12,000 feet of climbing. The race will climb to a high point of nearly 8,000 feet as it rolls along the Angeles Crest Highway. Then, there is a brief respite as they descend to Wrightwood and then over to Highway 138. The route again goes vertical as it passes through Crestline and Lake Arrowhead, as they enter onto “Rim of the World” highway. Entering the Big Bear area, the riders will take the northern route around Big Bear Lake and then tackle the last ascent to the finish at a more than 7,000 foot elevation at the Snow Summit ski area for the first-ever mountaintop finish in the Amgen Tour of California.

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Snow Conditions

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
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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Things to do in Big Bear Lake

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Art on the Lake

Location: Marina Resort
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearartscouncil.org

The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents its 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival – Art on the Lake. The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event. There are 60 artists from throughout Southern California exhibiting and selling their work. Open to the public – no admission fee. Under the tent at the Marina Resort on the lake. For more details call (909)585-5916. The Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival

Location: Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheatre
Date: Saturday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearsummertheatrefestival.com

The Two Valley Players present the 2009 Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival August 14, 15, 21 & 22 at the Outdoor Amphitheatre at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Saturday night’s show will be “Beautiful Belle: The First Baby of Big Bear & Her Mortgage Woes” Come cheer the heroine, boo the villain and enjoy a sing-a-long of favorite songs. This is great family entertainment. Gates open at 3:00 pm with shows at 4:00 & 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and free for 10 and under. For more information please call (909) 657-0585. Big Bear Renaissance Faire

Location: Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.bigbearrenfair.com

The Big Bear Renaissance Faire takes place August 8-9 and 15-16 at Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. Call (909)237-0448 for information. Friday Nights in the Village

Location: The Village
Date: Friday, 08/14/2009
Time: 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearlakevba.com

The Village Business Association in conjunction with The City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce present Friday Nights in the Village. Family Entertainment, Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Arts and Crafts Fair, Live Music and more. Every Friday from July 10th until September 11th. For more details please call (909) 866-4607. CATS Presents Second Annual Silent Movie Matinee

Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
Date: Sunday, 08/16/2009
Time: 02:00 pm
URL: www.bigbeartheater.org

On Sunday, August 16th, at 2:00 PM, CATS is presenting a summer matinee of old-time silent movies with the incredible Bob Salisbury underscoring the classic Buster Keaton film, “The General” on the theatre organ. Salisbury, a Big Bear semi-retiree, is famous as the long time organist for the 1,264 pipe Page Organ at the Avalon Theatre on Catalina. His unique talent for underscoring silent movies is acclaimed all over the U.S. Tickets for this one-time event are limited, and are family-affordable. On line ticket sales are available through CATS web site at www.bigbeartheater.org. General admission Adults and Seniors are only $12.00 and Kids under 18 are $7.00, with proceeds going to the CATS Warehouse Theater Building Fund. Tickets are also on sale at the PAC Box Office at 909-866-4970, which is open Tues-Fri from 1-6 PM and 1:00 PM on Showdays.

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