FALL FOR BIG BEAR’S AUTUMN HUES

Southern California is well known for its climate and weather. One thing for certain is there are only a few select places to experience a real autumn season in Southern California. From mid October to early November, Mother Nature transforms Big Bear Lake into a sea of gold, crimson, amber and yellow. Big Bear’s fall season is ideal for those who want to escape for a day or take a mini-vacation to experience the splendor of Big Bear’s autumn hues. A hike in the woods in October and November is magical in a sense. The colors combined with the crisp air bring out something special in everyone.  

Thousands of evergreen trees help bring out the brilliance of fall colors of other trees like aspens, cottonwoods, and oaks. The ground is covered with rust-colored ferns, and Big Bear Village is brilliant with vibrant red maples. Some of the best spots include, Mill Creek Road, The Pine Knot Trail and Castle Rock Trail. Amateur and professional photographers alike visit Big Bear Lake to capture these spectacular autumn hues. These remarkable fall colors appear only once a year and expected to peak the second week of October.

Big Bear is only a two hour drive from most Southland communities and three hours from Las Vegas, making it easy access to see the mountain resort’s autumn spectacular. The refreshing, clean air adds true pleasure to brisk walks along the lake. Mountain breezes help the oak trees shed their red and golden leaves. For the romantics , it is a great time to snuggle up with a warm blanket next to a fireplace, and wake the next morning to a fresh alpine landscape. For the more adventurous-at-heart, autumn is ideal for hiking and mountain biking on the alpine trails.

October in Big Bear is a time for celebration, too. Most notable is the annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, the highest-altitude Oktoberfest celebration in the United States. For 36 years, this event has attracted thousands of visitors to enjoy German food, imported brews, Bavarian bands, traditional dances and competitions, such as, Queen Stein Carrying Contest. This year, Oktoberfest tickets can be purchased online at www.bigbear.com or call 1.800.4.BIG.BEAR (1.800.424.4232).