Yes, Big Bear, There is an App for That

Big Bear Lake is chock full of activities for everyone, young and old, from the very adventurous to the “golf is exciting to me” crowd. Both Google Plus and the iTunes App Store both boast over one million apps, and we know amongst all of the Candy Crushes, Instagrams, and Snapchats there are a few …

Runner’s High – Training Tips at Higher Altitudes

Big Bear Lake is miles away from cities, which makes it a very attractive option for people looking for clean air, beautiful views, and so many options for activities. The distance from major cities is not the only benefit the area boasts. It also boasts a height just shy of seven thousand feet above sea …

Summer is Coming!

No, it really is not too early for us to start discussing Memorial Day. The first summer blockbuster comes out this weekend, the lake is filling up with paddleboarders and fishermen, and people are starting to train for all of the 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons that will be going on all summer. Another event that …

Leave the Cooking to the Restaurants on Mother’s Day

Grizzly Manor Cafe Big Bear Lake

We can’t wait to see all of you this weekend for Mother’s Day festivities! It is the 100th anniversary of the Mother’s Day tradition. We know that every mom has different tastes, from those that want relax and ride The Scenic Sky Chair to those that we may see out biking and hiking on the …

Springing into Trout

“The solution to any problem –work, love, money, whatever –is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” – John Gierach Big Bear Lake is not a natural lake. It was first created in early 1900’s, but was upgraded to its current form incarnation in 1912 due to the high …

Earth Day 2014!

We are surrounded by amazing natural wonders at Big Bear Lake. Trails with stunning views of the mountains and lakes, a lake filled with trout and bass, and an altitude that allows us to experience all four seasons. The Pacific Crest Trail runs through our neck of the woods, and this whole area is nestled …

Big Bear Lake Brewing Company is Opening the Taps!

Beer Vats

The news and numbers in the craft beer industry just keep growing and growing. According to the Brewers’ Association, the craft brewing industry is doing nothing but expanding. Every statistic you can find for the industry has gone up over 2012: 484 million gallons of craft beer was sold (up from 409 million gallons in …

Experience the Big Bear Lake Effect

View from a Big Bear Frontier cabin

When you work this close to nature on a day to day basis, sometimes you take for granted all of the amazing things that surround you. Big Bear Lake is 7,000 feet up and few hours in the car from Los Angeles and San Diego. At the center of all the activities that occur here …

Board Basics…Like A Boss

It’s snow season! Bear Mountain has some runs open, and Snow Summit is getting ready to start spraying snow this week so more skiers and snowboarders can head out to the slopes.. Are you considering trying something a little different this year on the slopes? Or, are you about to succumb to the pressure of …