Big Bear Today April 2019
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Page 14—<strong>April</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Recreation<br />
Guide<br />
Action Tours<br />
Zip through the trees on nine ziplines.<br />
Segway along Village streets, discovering<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> history at the same time on a most<br />
unique tour and ride. Learn tree rope climbing<br />
skills like rappelling from certified<br />
instructors or seasonally snowshoe through<br />
the forest. Action Tours has year-round<br />
guided mountain adventure for all ability<br />
levels! (909) 866-0390 or (909) 866-0830.<br />
Alpine Slide<br />
Shoot down a tobogan-style ride at Magic<br />
Mountain, as a hand lever allows you to<br />
control the speed. After an exhilerating<br />
run, ride the chairlift back to the top for<br />
more fun. $6/ride, 5-ride books $25. There’s<br />
also a snowplay area with Magic Carpet<br />
uphill ride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts,<br />
family-priced snack bar, video games. Open<br />
daily. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd., 1/4 mile west of the<br />
Village. 866-4626.<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Speedway<br />
Soki Kart racing comes to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> with<br />
timed heats and authentic track experience.<br />
Reach speeds up to 30 mph while<br />
negotiating hairpin turns and straightaways<br />
on the Grand Prix-style course. Double<br />
Karts allow younger riders to go to. $20 on<br />
first visit includes license valid one year,<br />
head sock and race ($25 double Kart). Base<br />
lodge with snack bar. At <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Snow<br />
Play next to Motel 6. (909) 585-0075.<br />
NEW<br />
WEBSITE<br />
Live weather!<br />
Photo Gallery!<br />
PDF Reader!<br />
THE ALMANAC<br />
Bike Rentals<br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Valley Bikes across from Alpine<br />
Slide has a variety of bike rentals. Front<br />
suspension $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $40/all<br />
day. Full suspension $20/hour, $50/4 hours,<br />
$70/all day. Full suspension demo $25/<br />
hour, $60/4 hours, $85/all day. 40298 <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. Call (909) 866-8000.<br />
Bingo<br />
The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games<br />
each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome<br />
ages 18 and over. 40611 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd.<br />
west of the Village, across from Lakeview.<br />
(909) 866-3557.<br />
Boat Rentals<br />
Sailboats, pontoon boats, speed and fishing<br />
boats plus paddleboards and canoes are<br />
available for rental from the lake’s marinas.<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Marina (866-3218),<br />
Holloway’s Marina (866-5706), North<br />
Shore Landing (878-4FUN) Pine<br />
KnotMarina (478-2500), Captain John’s<br />
Marina (866-6478).<br />
Boat Tours<br />
Pirate Ship Lake Tours aboard newly<br />
refurbished “Time Bandit,” a one-third<br />
scale replica of a 1600’s galleon that appeared<br />
in the movie of the same name, sail<br />
daily from Holloway’s Marina...complete<br />
with canon fire! Full bar with beer, wine<br />
and cocktails. Fares $22, senior $20, $16<br />
under 12 (2 and under free). (909) 878-<br />
4040.<br />
“Miss Liberty” paddlewheeler with enclosed,<br />
heated deck and snack bar, leaves<br />
Pine Knot Landing for scenic tours of <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Lake. View the homes of celebrities,<br />
If you can’t pick us up ... then click us up!<br />
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Road Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD quickmap.dot.ca.gov<br />
Need a cross for Easter? The historic Village Faire has an entire room of them<br />
plus sports memorabilia, clothing and much more. Call (909) 866-8220<br />
solar observatory, and much more. $22,<br />
$20 senior/military, $14 ages 3-12, four<br />
and under free. (909) 866-8129.<br />
Bowling<br />
The Bowling Barn offers new lanes with<br />
automated scoring for bowling enjoyment.<br />
Also arcade games and full-service cocktail<br />
lounge with pool. Glow Bowling after<br />
dark with black lights, sounds. Bowl 3<br />
games for the price of 2 with coupon in this<br />
issue. Open daily. 40625 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd.<br />
(enter on Bonanza).(909) 878-BOWL.<br />
Discovery Center<br />
The Discovery Center on the north shore,<br />
two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, is a<br />
breathtaking facility overlooking the lake<br />
and offering informational galleries, self<br />
and naturalist guided tours, Adventure<br />
passes and wilderness permits, and recreation<br />
programs. Open daily (closed Tuesdays<br />
and Wednesdays). (909) 866-3437.<br />
Fishing<br />
Catch some fun with <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Charter<br />
Fishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortable<br />
boat with afriendly, expert guide<br />
Aaron Armstrong. Open or private charters<br />
for individuals or groups of all ages.<br />
All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures,<br />
drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboard<br />
a Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina;<br />
(909) 866-2240.<br />
Cantrell Guide Service at Pine Knot Landing<br />
is the lake’s longest running guide<br />
service since 1991. Troll for trout around<br />
the lake’s 23 miles of shoreline aboard 24'<br />
pontoon boat with 18 ‘ roof and enclosure<br />
to protect against cold and wind. Professional<br />
licensed guides John Cantrell and<br />
Cliff Fowler (“Fowler’s Fish Tales”) have<br />
80 years experience. (909) 585-4017.<br />
Gold Rush Mining Adv.<br />
The adventures are real and so are the<br />
treasures! Pan for gemstones and fossils<br />
millions of years old in the working sluice<br />
with water wheel, crack geodes to reveal<br />
prescious stones within, find real pearls in<br />
oysters and unearth dinosaur bones and<br />
poop. Emporium with mining and dinosaur<br />
theme gifts plus old fashioned fudge,<br />
candy, sarsaparilla and more. 50016 <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. (909) 866-5678.<br />
Helicopter Tours<br />
See <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> from above during new aerial<br />
tours by Helicopter <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>. See the lake,<br />
ski resorts, desert and surrounding mountains<br />
aboard a climate-controlled Robinson<br />
R44 helicopter, departing daily out of <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Airport. The helicopter seats up to<br />
four, pilot plus three passengers, and tours<br />
start at $35 per person based on two passengers.<br />
(909) 585-1200.<br />
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HORSEBACK RIDING<br />
Baldwin Lake Stables<br />
Open Year Round•Rates by the Hour<br />
1, 2, 3 & 4 Hour Rides•Reservations Suggested<br />
Lake Activities<br />
Boating • Fishing • Hiking<br />
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• Lodging • Attractions • Much More!<br />
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Pony Rides & Petting Zoo<br />
909-585-6482 • <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> City<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. east through stop sign at Hwy. 38,<br />
veer left on Shay Rd. and follow the signs<br />
46475 Pioneertown Rd.<br />
www.baldwinlakestables.com<br />
Specialty Rides<br />
•Majestic Sunset Ride<br />
•1/2 Day Ride along the<br />
famous Pacific Crest Trail<br />
Please Make Reservations<br />
for Specialty Rides<br />
Under Permit USDA Forest Service
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