May 12, 2012 - 11:00AM - 01:00PM
The Big Bear Cycling Association in conjunction with the Bear Valley Unified School District is presenting the Big Bear Children's CycleFest. As a kick-off event to the AMGEN Tour of California on May 18th, CycleFest is a fun an participatory bicycle safety program to help your son or daughter with the basics of safe cycling in the Big Bear Valley. The morning will include FREE bike inspection, FREE helmet inspection and fitting, bike safety discussion, bike handling skills, bike obstacle course with MANY PRIZES, FREE stickers, helmets and bike drawing. Lunch will also be served. Free Parking at Masonic Lodge at 385 Summit Blvd. For details please visit website.
Location: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office. Big Bear Blvd at Summit Blvd.
AMGEN Tour of California Stage Finish #6 "The Big Bear Climb"
May 18, 2012
Big Bear Lake will once again be hosting a stage finish for the The AMGEN Tour of California which is the most important and largest road cycling event in North America. Stage 6 (THE BIG BEAR CLIMB) takes place on Friday May18 and will start in Palmdale, CA and riders will travel 130+ miles through the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains before reaching the climax in Big Bear Lake.
Anyone can spectate for FREE!!!
Finish site will be at Snow Summit Ski Resort and will include a world class cycling expo with many other activities that day and evening. More details to be announced in early 2012. In the meantime you can visit www.thebigbearclimb.com or call 1800 4BIGBEAR for information and lodging packages.
Location: Throughout Big Bear Lake - Finish Site at 880 Summit Blvd.
Nature Walks at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Join a Naturalist for a 30 minute walk around our forested grounds. Nature walks meet at the bronze grizzly bear in front of the Discovery Center. Free
Thursday, Friday at Noon
Saturday at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Cooking Demoonstrations are free in store events where guests may watch and interact with the chef in the Demonstartion Show Kitchen. Guests sit at the Show Kitchen counter, receive the recipe and get a sample of the fare being demonstrated. Guests should arrive early as the seating is limited to 12 people and is first come first serve.
Hidden
in a valley high in the San Bernardino Mountains of
Southern California is the community of Big
Bear. Within two hours of both San Diego
and Los Angeles, this mountain venue is surrounded
by thousands of acres of national forest and offers
a plethora of recreational options. A visit to the
mountains presents an opportunity to vacation, relax
and play in a pristine natural setting. At
an altitude of nearly 7,000' and surrounded by mountain
peaks, the communities of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City
and Fawnskin hug the shores of a seven mile alpine
lake. These unique small-town communities provide food,
lodging and entertainment for thousands of visitors
annually.
Getting
back to nature, camping in
the woods, off road
driving, family hiking and picnicking are on one end
of the spectrum of possibilities for exploring the
Valley. At the other end are luxury hotels, gourmet
dining and professional theatre productions.
Pick and choose from the wide variety of options the
area has to offer and tailor a personal retreat. Come
up for the day or stay a month. Spend your time shopping
in specialty gift shops, treat yourself to the services
of a local spa or hide in the forest and never see
the inside of a building. It is all possible up here.
Best
known for hosting two of Southern California's prime ski
areas, Big Bear offers entirely different
vistas when warmer seasons return. Truly a four-season
playground, spring, summer and fall bring another set
of recreational opportunities into play. Click
here for information on fishing and boating.
Big
Bear Valley Weather
See the webcams on the top left for the latest weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
R2
road conditions means vehicles with 4 wheel drive are
okay, all others must chain up. Remember all vehicles
must carry chains during the winter months. You may
also want to carry extra supplies with you in case
you get stranded. Extra clothing, some food and a candle
can be helpful. Drive carefully, use your signals,
and use the turn outs if you are driving slowly.
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