by Shirley Motley

Created on: May 26, 2008   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Popular Events Near Big Bear Lake

Visit the Calendar of Events for July to see the celebrations for 2008. Visit historic community, gold rush sites, and mines. Travel the original wagon & truck roads. Visitors learn the fascinating story of the Wheeler family, how seed is produced, the importance of soil conservation, and the role of horticulture, with everything from flower gardens to fruit trees found on the farm. Especially important is the story of the co-existence of agriculture and nature, and how recent farming techniques are accomplishing the parallel goals of increasing food production while preserving the environment.

Resorts and cabins situated right on the lake front with its own private beach, it is THE place to be, especially on summer weekends when the outdoor beach party is non-stop. There's something for everyone, the kids (and/adults) can splash in the water, everybody enjoys the barbecue food, and an outdoor bar will even keep you refreshed without your ever having to go inside. Sites of recent disaster, or places where cultural rules have been broken, become the heritage places of later generations. For example, the site of a tragic drowning in the 1920s, which claimed the lives of an entire family, is used to instruct young people about traveling safely over ice.

Tourists visiting the places along with their families find the resorts a perfect place to unwind and recharge their energies in the natural surroundings of Big Bear. Children can enjoy the snow-capped mountain terrain and easily work out snowman for recreation.

Classes are required for all first-time hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. This annual class features a mid-day barbecue for the students and parents.

Fishing in Big Bear Lake is done best during early morning or late evening, in early spring, fall and winter seasons. Most fishermen prefer to take out a boat and still fish.

Kids can fish for large rainbow trout, and a complimentary lunch will be served.

Situated right on the lake front with its own private beach, it is THE place to be, especially on summer weekends when the outdoor beach parties is non-stop. There's something for everyone, the kids (and/adults) can splash in the water, everybody enjoys the barbecue food, and an outdoor bar will even keep you refreshed without your ever having to go inside. Sites of recent disaster, or places where cultural rules have been broken, become the heritage places of later generations. For example, the site of a tragic

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