Big Bear’s Gold Fever Trail is an 11 mile dirt road trail only accessible with a high clearance or 4WD car. It takes you through the beautiful Holcomb Valley, which used to be a thriving gold rush area in the mid-1800s. While not much is left to see on the trail at many of the […]
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Celebrating Oktoberfest in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake celebrates Oktoberfest by going all out on a two month festival that happens every weekend during September and October. Their Oktoberfest is one of the largest in Southern California, and it is a great excuse to get out of Los Angeles and come up to the mountains for a few days. I […]
The Pines Lakefront Restaurant in Big Bear
The Pines Restaurant in Big Bear is one of those places that is perfect for a nice relaxed meal or a romantic dinner out. The sizeable one-room restaurant is spacious and has beautiful views of the water, especially as the sun is going down. I got a chance to check it out a few weeks […]
The Lodge at Big Bear Lake Hotel Review
Disclosure: This hotel was provided for me free of charge; all opinions are my own. Big Bear Lodge is a Holiday Inn property in Big Bear that has become the premier hotel in the mountain town. The property is designed to look like one of those lodges that you would see in a national park, […]
Big Bear Alpine Zoo: An Animal Rehibilitation Center in Moonridge
During the summer months, Big Bear has a plethora of fabulous things to do for all ages around the lake and neighboring cities. One of these family-friendly spots is Big Bear Alpine Zoo in the small town of Moonridge. The great thing about this zoo is that it is a rehabilitation area for the animals, not a […]