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What to do in Big Bear for Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 24, 2011 by
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There will be great weather leading up to the holiday weekend in Big Bear!  Every day promises to be beautiful this week as the temperatures work their way from the 50’s to 74° for Memorial Day.  The nighttime temperatures will … Continue reading →

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Big Bear Lake’s Ancient Past

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Approximately 2500 years ago, Big Bear Lake was populated by a group of Native Americans known as the Serrano Indian tribe.   Because of the mountains and the terrain, the Serrano Indian referred to the territory as “Yuhaviat” which means”Pine Place”. The … Continue reading →

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