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It's Wintertime! How to Have Fun in Big Bear

Posted: 11/18/24

Few places in Southern California experience a snowy winter, and even fewer places celebrate winter like Big Bear Lake!

A photo of a little girl in a blue snow jacket making an angel in the fluffy white snow while smiling happily.

5 Ways to Welcome Winter’s Arrival

Posted: 11/16/24

Celebrate Winter in Big Bear Lake!

Fried chicken on a waffle served with syrup at Country Kitchen Food

Best Breakfast Spots in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 11/15/24

Find the perfect fuel for your adventure.

Three winners of the Big Bear scarecrow competition holding up their signed checks from Visit Big Bear

WINNERS! - Big Bear Scarecrow Competition

Posted: 11/14/24

Businesses & residents shared their crafty scarecrows throughout Big Bear for everyone to enjoy! These are the winners of the competition...

The sacred site of the Yuhaaviatam referred to as God's Eye, the photo depicts the damage done by miners with dynamite.

In the Beginning...

Posted: 11/12/24

Before Big Bear was a 4-season destination, the indigenous Yuhaaviatam called this valley home.

A photo taken during a golden hour in Big Bear Lake, the fog and lake water gently reflecting the gold-ish light.

Maarrênga'twich - Reviving the Serrano Language

Posted: 11/12/24

Get to know Big Bear's Indigenous history and the heroes reviving their native Serrano language.

Historical photo of Yuhaaviat, the indigenous name of Big Bear Lake.

Yuhaaviatam - The Original Mountain Men

Posted: 11/05/24

Get to know our Valley's indigenous inhabitants during Native American Heritage Month

A family of five with three small children and a dog walking at the park walking through fallen leaves during Autumn.

The Big Bear Fall Season Bucket List!

Posted: 11/04/24

We put together a list of the top affordable or free vacation ideas to help you plan your next vacation.

A group of fishermen monitor their lines in Big Bear Lake

Fall Season Fishing

Posted: 10/01/24

Casting into Autumn: Exciting Fall Fishing in Big Bear Lake

A photo of three types of coffees from Big Bear Chirp, featuring flavors like chocolate, molasses, apple, and caramel.

Save the Birds! One Cup of Coffee at a Time

Posted: 07/30/24

A hot cup of coffee in the morning is like a hug for your soul. Now you can extend that hug to the environment with Chirp's triple-certified bird friendly...

A brown-ish beige dog playing with a ball inside of a play tube, the dog's large ears are perked up and their tongue is out.

Big Bear Dog Parks

Posted: 06/13/24

Your Big Bear vacation should be a getaway for everyone, including your canine. Explore dog parks.

A black and white photo of a group of prospectors mining for gold in a cave, they using chisels to search the rock.

Explore the Gold Fever Trail

Posted: 06/01/24

Welcome to Gold Rush country! Take a journey into the 1860s when eager prospectors flocked to Big Bear in search of the 'mother lode'.