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 …
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