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Page 14—April 2018 Recreation Guide Action Tours Zip through the trees on nine ziplines. Segway along Village streets, discovering Big Bear history at the same time on a most unique tour and ride. Learn tree rope climbing skills like rappelling from certified instructors or seasonally snowshoe through the forest. Action Tours has year-round guided mountain adventure for all ability levels! (909) 866-0390 or (909) 866-0830. Alpine Slide Shoot down a tobogan-style ride at Magic Mountain, as a hand lever allows you to control the speed. After an exhilerating run, ride the chairlift back to the top for more fun. $6/ride, 5-ride books $25. There’s also a snowplay area with Magic Carpet uphill ride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts, family-priced snack bar, video games. Open daily through April 8, then weekends till June. Big Bear Blvd., 1/4 mile west of the Village. 866-4626. Big Bear Speedway Soki Kart racing returns weekends starting April 21 with timed heats and authentic track experience. Reach speeds up to 30 mph while negotiating hairpin turns and straightaways on the Grand Prix-style course. Double Karts allow younger riders to go to. $20 on first visit includes license valid one year, head sock and race ($25 All Just A CLICK Away! Monthly! THE ALMANAC double Kart). Base lodge with snack bar. At Big Bear Snow Play next to Motel 6. (909) 585-0075. Bike Rentals Bear Valley Bikes across from Alpine Slide has a variety of bike rentals. Front suspension $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $40/all day. Full suspension $20/hour, $50/4 hours, $70/all day. Full suspension demo $25/ hour, $60/4 hours, $85/all day. 40298 Big Bear Blvd. Call (909) 866-8000. Goldsmiths Pedego Electric Bike Shop has a variety of electric bike rentals, 42071 Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-2728. Bingo The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome ages 18 and over. 40611 Big Bear Blvd. west of the Village, across from Lakeview. (909) 866-3557. Boat Rentals Sailboats, pontoon boats, speed and fishing boats plus paddleboards and canoes are available for rental from the lake’s marinas. Big Bear Marina (866-3218), Holloway’s Marina (866-5706), North Shore Landing (878-4FUN) Pine KnotMarina (478-2500), Captain John’s Marina (866-6478). Bowling The Bowling Barn offers new lanes with automated scoring for bowling enjoyment. Also arcade games and full-service cocktail lounge with pool. Glow Bowling after dark with black lights, sounds. Bowl 3 games for the price of 2 with coupon in this SEEK ... and Ye Shall Find!! Monthly Events & Activities Stories and Special Insight into Ongoing Events taking place Monthly Most up-to-date source for Big Bear Summer! Lake Activities Boating • Fishing • Hiking Biking & Special Events Fall! All Things Oktoberfest! Join the Two Month long Celebration with all the insider information. Follow Us On Facebook! Winter! Essential Information about the #1 Ski Resorts in Southern California for All Skiers, Snowboarders & Snowplayers Your Best Source for activities and happenings in the Big Bear Lake Area Use the Search Feature on our website to learn about previous events, discover exciting new ones, and general Big Bear information! • Lodging • Attractions • Much More! • 4-Day Weather Forcasts! • Read Print Magazines Online! • Calendar of Events ... and Much More! www.BigBearTodayMag.com Big Bear Today Recreation • Dining • Nightlife • And More Road Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD quickmap.dot.ca.gov Sodi Kart racing returns weekends starting April 21 at Big Bear Speedway, where there might still also be snow play! Call (909) 585-0075 issue. Open daily. 40625 Big Bear Blvd. (enter on Bonanza).(909) 878-BOWL. Discovery Center The Discovery Center on the north shore, two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, is a breathtaking facility overlooking the lake and offering informational galleries, self and naturalist guided tours, Adventure passes and wilderness permits, and recreation programs. Open daily (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). (909) 866-3437. Fishing Catch some fun with Big Bear Charter Fishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortable boat with afriendly, expert guide Aaron Armstrong. Open or private charters for individuals or groups of all ages. All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures, drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboard a Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina; (909) 866-2240. Cantrell Guide Service at Pine Knot Landing is the lake’s longest running guide service since 1991. Troll for trout around the lake’s 23 miles of shoreline aboard 24' pontoon boat with 18 ‘ roof and enclosure to protect against cold and wind. Professional licensed guides John Cantrell and Cliff Fowler (“Fowler’s Fish Tales”) have 80 years experience. (909) 585-4017. Helicopter Tours See Big Bear from above during new aerial tours by Helicopter Big Bear. See the lake, ski resorts, desert and surrounding mountains aboard a climate-controlled Robinson R44 helicopter with longtime pilot Roy Harding at the controls, departing daily out of Big Bear Airport. The helicopter seats up to four, pilot plus three passengers, and tours start at $35 per person based on two passengers. Group rates and discounts available. (909) 585-1200. Hiking There’s dozens of trails and natural areas to enjoy the rugged beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest. From easy strolls along the lake to stenuous climbs into the mountains, there are trails for all abilities, including families, within a short drive of Big Bear. For information on all trails in the Valley and the required Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center on North Shore Dr., about two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff. 866-3437. Alpine Pedal Path is an easy 3.5 mile (each way) paved trek following the lake on the north shore. Popular with hikers, bikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairs as it passes Carol Morrison East Boat Launch, Discovery Center, Serrano campground, Solar Observatory and more. Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous hike, that ends with a panoramic view of Big Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful Indian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her life by leaping from this towering 100 ft. monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill, .8 mile walk past a stream and featuring beautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18 between Boulder Bay and the dam; park on the lake side of the road. Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile (each way) hike. As it winds above the lake’s north shore, it offers up great views of water and the surrounding mountains. Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile from the Discovery Center where you can park without an Adventure Pass. Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short, scenic family stroll with minimal elevation gain, located on the north shore near Cougar Crest. Free trail maps (available at the trailhead or Discovery Center) identify markers along the route noting local vegetation, wildlife areas, etc. Pacific Crest Trail comes through Big Bear from Onyx Summit through the East Valley to Hwy. 18 and then past Holcomb Valley Rd. and Cougar Crest through Holcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638 mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Call the Discovery Center to find out where to catch this famous international trail. Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr. 2N10, through lush meadow and stands of white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another 1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular 180-degree vistas. Holcomb Valley At one time, Big Bear Valley was thriving Continued on page 15
Big Bear Today April 2018—Page 15 gold country. The last remaining signs of Snow Playing mountain lions, deer, eagles, and other sports all the time on big screens. 40827 this historic chapter in Big Bear history are animals are at Big Bear Alpine Zoo, many Stone Rd. (909) 878-0283. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, which featured in a driving tour through what is of which are native to the San Bernardino has snowmaking to ensure snow, offers BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— known as Holcomb Valley. 11.6 miles over Mtns. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 10- great inner tubing, and there’s a Magic Fresh microbrewed beer served with hot a dirt road, the tour offers stops at Two Gun 5 Saturday and Sunday with daily animal Carpet to take riders to the top, too. $35 and cold sandwiches, soups, salads and Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’s Tree, Pigmy presentations at noon and weekend 3 p.m. buys an all-day (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) pass in the appetizers in a cozy atmosphere. Weekend Cabin, Metzger Mine, and more. Free maps “feeding frenzy” tours. Moonridge Rd. to winter wonderland, which includes tube live entertainment. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. available at the Big Bear Discovery Center Clubview, veer right to Bear Mountain, rental and Magic Carpet use. Last Night just west of Alpine Slide. 866-BEER. on the North Shore—call 866-3437. Allow and turn left to the zoo. $12 adults, $9 ages tubing (5-9 p.m.) sessions March 30-31, CAPTAIN’S ANCHORAGE—Historic three hours for the drive. over 60 and children 3-10, under two free. $30. The area also has the Southland’s only and rustic, this restaurant, built in 1947 as (909) 584-1299. Horseback Riding Alpine Slide and a great outdoor deck, plus the Sportsman’s Tavern and once owned the Putt ‘N Around go-karts and miniature by Andy Devine, is a Big Bear favorite Baldwin Lake Stable is open year-round golf course. 1/4 mile west of the Village on for horseback riding. Rates are by the hour, Dining with specialties like prime rib, Alaskan Big Bear Blvd. 866-4626. King Crab legs, seafood, and steaks. Allyou-can-eat homemade soup and salad bar, offering one, two, three and four-hour rides Big Bear Snow Play has Southen with longer rides heading along the famous California’s longest tubing runs. Two Guide romantic seating, and cocktails in the Andy Pacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. A Magic Carpet lifts mean guests never have Devine Room. Open for dinner daily from variety of spectacular mountain trails with to walk back to the top and snowmaking Big Bear City 4:30 p.m. Moonridge Rd., just off Big horses for all riding abilities. For little lets the area build features to enhance the buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides and BARNSTORM RESTAURANT— Bear Blvd. (909) 866-3997. experience. Heated base lodge and paved petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all Comfortable dining at the airport. Open DYNASTY—Authentic Szechuan cuisine parking. Next.to Motel 6 on the bouleard 1 rides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign at daily for breakfast and lunch, dinner with an array of specialty dishes. Mongolian mile east of the supermarkets.Sessions daily Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left Thursday through Sunday with nightly BBQ too and great cocktails. 40989 Big 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 all day pass includes on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd., specials and Saturday night entertainment. Bear Blvd. 866-7887. tube rental. Last Glow Tubing sessions 5- Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482. German food a specialty plus steaks, OLD COUNTRY INN-Family-style home 9 p.m. March 30-31, $30 includes tube seafood, chicken, burgers. Ground floor at cooking at this local’s favorite with Laser Tag rental. (909) 585-0075. the airport. (909) 585-9339. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Steaks, Head to Big Bear Funplex for indoor laser Forget Your Snowplay Pants/Jacket? German and Italian specialties and much tag, arcade, rides and much more. Pizza Goldsmith’s Boardhouse has them for THELMA’S TWIN PINES-Homestyle more with great weekday specials. 41126 and snack bar, pool tables. 40679 Big Bear rent along with helmets, wrist guards, other cooking at awesome prices make this a Big Bear Blvd., east of Pine Knot. Call Blvd. 866-3866. gear. 42071 Big Bear Blvd. 866-2728. family dining favorite. Daily breakfast, 866-5600. lunch and dinner specials. All-you-can-eat Miniature Golf/Go Karts Snowshoeing STILLWELLS—In Northwoods Resort, beef ribs $19.95 on Saturday nights, and No lift lines—nor lift tickets to buy— open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide homemade pot pies are big favorites. Open makes snowshoeing one of the fastestgrowing winter sports. A great way to fresh seafood and pasta dishes, gourmet at Magic Mountain, features a landscaped daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner. 337 W. steaks, homemade soups and scrumptious 18-hole miniature golf course complete escape the crowds and enjoy the serenity of Big Bear Blvd. Call 585-7005. desserts. Sunday champagne brunch. 40650 with water hazards and breaking greens. Big Bear’s endless hiking trails covered by Village Dr. (909) 866-3121. Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track Big Bear Lake winter’s snow. Get maps, directions etc. with high-banked turns, which nine Can from the shop below or Discovery Center. BIG BEAR LAKE BREWING CO.— Am racers—including four two-seaters— Goldsmith’s Boardhouse has Atlas Craft micros brewed on premises and Click Us Up! with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and snowshoes for $15/day. 42071 Big Bear gourmet pub grub and appe-teasers at this an array of safety features zip around. Blvd. 866-2728. new brewery in the Village. Full bars bigbeartodaymag.com Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626. upstairs and down with lakeviews and all Zoo Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes, After Dark... Big Bear’s Nightlife & Entertainment Guide ALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Family Karaoke each Saturday night at 8 p.m. Glow Bowling at 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Watch the big game on big screen TVs, open to all ages. Happy Hour Monday- Friday 5:30-7 p.m. with 50¢ off all bar drinks (except draft), $1 hot dogs. Bowl 3 games for the price of 2 with coupon in this issue. Inside the Bowling Barn at 40625 Big Bear Blvd. Call 878-BOWL. AV NIGHTCLUB—DJ every night at 9 p.m. Happy hour daily till 6 p.m. with $1 beers. 664 Pine Knot. (909) 866-7377. BARNSTORM RESTAURANT—Live music Saturdays during dinner with popular entertainer Art Harriman. 501 W. Valley Blvd. at the airport. (909) 585-9339. BEST WESTERN CHATEAU—Enjoy Silver Moon in the Tiffany Lounge Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. 42200 Moonridge Rd. (909) 866-6666. BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Live music daily. Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy atmosphere. Wear your gear, 75¢ off your beer. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. 866-BEER. NOTTINGHAMS—Magic J presents tableside magic Friday and Saturday. 40797 Big Bear Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644. THE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See national performers, top tribute bands and more in Big Bear’s hot new intimate concert venue. Good food and full cocktail service including craft beers from Big Bear Lake Brewing Co. (909) 878-0204. THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Singer Nikki Sparks entertains Fridays and Saturdays 5-8 p.m. in the lounge and lobby. 40650 Village Dr. (909) 866-3121 THE PINES LAKEFRONT—Pianist Mike Cross and Bass Mark Cade live Thursdays 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sundays 4-7 p.m. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 866--5400. WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open at 4 p.m. Wednesdays for country dancing with DJ Evan, Fridays and Saturdays with live music. March 30: Revelator with Terry McRaven, March 31 Street Music Band; April 6 Working Poets, April 7 country dancing; April 13 Southern Spirit, April 14 Revelator; April 20 Street Music, April 21 country dancing; April 27 Born Country, April 28 South of Santa Fe. Great grub and drinks, family-friendly. Convention Center, Big Bear Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000.
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