I am woman, hear me roar! We’re going to honor and celebrate the historic women of Big Bear, many of which are instrumental in shaping a town that so many flock to for peace and quiet, skiing, boating, hiking and more. Listed below are the names of the historic women of Big Bear we all …
The Big Bear Renaissance Faire
The summer fun on Big Bear Lake continues on into the first three weekends of August with the Big Bear Renaissance Faire, starting Saturday, August 1st. Festivities will take place on Saturday and Sunday with food, entertainment and historical activities for the whole family to enjoy. If you plan to attend and need a temporary chateau …
What to do in Big Bear Lake | July 23 – July 29, 2012
Celebrating the past in Big Bear Lake and looking to the future Big Bear Lake has a long and distinct past, one that we love to celebrate and keep relevant to the visitors and people who live here. Since the 1850’s, when Bear Valley was first looked on by explorers (but not the natives who …
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What to do in Big Bear Lake | February 8-12, 2012
Stay off the ice! Warmer temperatures and a deeper lake make Big Bear Lake unsafe to walk on in the winter. So even though the lake may look frozen, it is NOT safe to walk or skate on. Instead, stay on shore and enjoy a cooking demonstration or head up to Bear Mountain (there's plenty of …
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Big Bear Ski Slopes are Open!
Big Bear Lake residents are really excited about how early the slopes are open this year! November 9th was the magic “Opening Day” so you will want to check in on Bear Mountain to share in the first snowfall of the season and the buzz of getting to open so early in the season! …
This Week in Big Bear | July 18 through July 24, 2011
Big Bear Weather Another beautiful week is headed our way! We’ll start off warm and cool off a bit for the weekend. Monday, July 18- High 80°, Low 53° Tuesday, July 19- High 81°, Low 51° Wednesday, July 20- High 80°, Low 49° Thursday, July 21- High 77°, Low 49° Friday, July 22- High 76°, …
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A Virtual Tour of the Big Bear Historical Museum
As Big Bear Frontier’s Reservation Specialist I spend much of my time looking after our beautiful resort, but once in awhile I manage to get out and visit some of the great attractions we have in Big Bear. It has been at least 12 years since I visited the Historical Museum and much has changed. So …
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Ryan Hall, a Big Bear Champion
We’re proud to have Ryan Hall, a running champion and Olympic athlete, here in Big Bear, California. Hall made recent national news by placing fourth at the Boston Marathon on April 18 of this year. Hall was born here in Big Bear. He frequently tells the story of having a vision at the age of …
Why We Call it Big Bear
In the many years I’ve enjoyed here in the Big Bear Mountain area, I’ve always been intrigued by the rich history that shapes the Big Bear region. It’s an aspect of the area guests don’t always get to enjoy when staying here. Though, one question I do hear often is, how did Big Bear get …
Big Bear Lake’s Ancient Past
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 Serrano Indians inhabited large, communal dwellings of 10 to 30 round buildings Blocated along fresh …