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The Whole Summer in Big Bear
Seasonal Guide · Summer The Whole Summer in Big Bear Big Bear Lake, CA · A summer in the mountains Long days. Cool pines. A place to land at the end of them. Big Bear gets loud in summer, and that’s part of the charm. The lake fills up with pontoons. The trails fill up…
Read MoreBig Bear Weekend Getaway Guide for First Time Visitors
Travel Guide · First Visit Big Bear Weekend Getaway Guide for First Time Visitors Big Bear Lake, CA · A weekend guide for first-time visitors If this is your first trip to Big Bear, welcome. You’re going to like it. Big Bear Lake sits in the San Bernardino Mountains at about 6,750 feet, two hours…
Read MoreTour de Big Bear 2026: A Mountain Biker’s Guide to the Dirty Burro
Biking · Events · Summer Tour de Big Bear 2026: A Mountain Biker’s Guide to the Dirty Burro July 31 – August 2, 2026 · Big Bear Lake, CA If you ride mountain bikes in Southern California, you already know Big Bear. The trails, the elevation, the pine-scented air that hits different when you’re hammering…
Read MoreThe Best Wildflower Hikes in Big Bear
Hiking · Seasonal Guide The Best Wildflower Hikes in Big Bear Big Bear Lake, CA · Spring bloom season There’s a window of time each spring, after the last snow melts off the trails and before summer crowds arrive, when Big Bear transforms into something most visitors never see. The forest floor wakes up in…
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