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 …
The Boys of Summer: The Old Miners Association – What to do at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake was the focus of several gold rushes during the height of the prospecting days of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There were three major players in the search for gold in the Big Bear area: Bill Holcomb, Elias (Lucky) Baldwin, and J.R. DeLaMar. All of them came looking for gold, …
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Memorial Day 2013 And Summer Are Coming! – What to do at Big Bear Lake
The big question to ask about Memorial Day weekend: what is NOT going on at Big Bear Lake? This is the week the valley officially switches over to all of its summertime shenanigans. The Big Bear Mountain Golf Course will be opening the full course up for the weekend, the anglers will be out in …
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What to do in Big Bear Lake | Memorial Day Weekend 2012
Summer “starts” in Big Bear this weekend! Memorial Day weekend gives you an extra day to relax, walk the trails, play a round of golf, and enjoy all of the wonders of nature that Big Bear Lake has to offer. It also gives you a chance to dust off your finery and get ready for …
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Cool Off in Big Bear!
We often have summer visitors come up the hill looking to escape the heat. Sometimes they get more than they bargained for! It can be difficult to believe that you can leave an 80 degree or higher temperature location, drive 2 or 3 hours into the mountains, and discover you need a winter coat. Such …
Highway 330 Opens in Big Bear for Memorial Day Weekend
Hwy 330 is scheduled to open for Memorial Day weekend! This main route into Big Bear has been closed since December 22, 2010 when it collapsed because of massive rains washing out three major sections of the road. These photos really show the extent of the damage. Initially we were told it could take two …
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What to do in Big Bear for Memorial Day Weekend
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 range mostly in the 40’s. Perfect weather for sleeping! You might want to set …
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