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Page 14—<strong>May</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. ( 909) 866-0390 or<br />
(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. Miniature<br />
golf, Go-Karts, family-priced snack<br />
bar, video games. Open weekends till June<br />
8, then daily. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd., 1/4 mile west<br />
of the 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 />
Bingo<br />
The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games<br />
each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome<br />
909.878.4FUN<br />
at North Shore Landing<br />
& Holloway’s Marina<br />
Pirate Ship Lake Tours Aboard ‘Time Bandit’<br />
Narrated lake tours aboard<br />
1/3 replica of a Spanish galleon<br />
seen in the movie ‘Time Bandits’<br />
• Pirate Booty for the Kids<br />
• Cocktails for Adults • Sunset Tours<br />
THE ALMANAC<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 />
“<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Queen” sails daily from <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Marina including the lake’s most guaranteed<br />
daily tours and its most experienced<br />
captain, Chris Bellows. 2 p.m. tour goes<br />
out regardless of passenger count every<br />
day and Saturday noon and 4 p.m., Sunday<br />
at noon are guaranteed too. Adults $22,<br />
seniors/military $20, 12 and under $15, 3<br />
and under free. Saturday Sunset cruises<br />
from July 6 through August 31, light hors<br />
d’oeuvres provided and bring your favorite<br />
beverage, $25. (909) 866-3218.<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. $22, senior $20, $16 under<br />
12 (2 and under free). (909) 878-4040.<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 />
• Waverunners • Jet Skis<br />
• Sea Doos! • Kayaks, SUP<br />
• Wakeboard/Water Ski Rides<br />
• Poontoon Boats<br />
and Fishing Boats!<br />
www.HollowaysMarina.com or www.<strong>Big</strong><strong>Bear</strong>Boating.com<br />
COZY CHALETS WITH FIREPLACES & GREAT VIEWS...<br />
LOCATED AT SNOW SUMMIT'S BASE AREA...<br />
JUST STEPS TO THE SKI LIFTS!<br />
Also Available<br />
Lakeside RV Park<br />
with<br />
Full Hookups!<br />
Remodeled Bathrooms and Store<br />
www.800<strong>Big</strong><strong>Bear</strong>.com<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> <strong>Today</strong><br />
Recreation • Dining • Nightlife • And More<br />
Road Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD quickmap.dot.ca.gov<br />
Tour the lake aboard paddlewheeler Miss Liberty, sailing daily out of Pine Knot<br />
Marina. Call (909) 866-8129.<br />
solar observatory, and much more. $23,<br />
$20 senior/military, $14 ages 3-12, four<br />
and under free. (909) 866-8129.<br />
Captain John’s Lake Cruise is a more<br />
intimate cruise aboard eco-friendly<br />
Duffield Whisper Drive electric boat<br />
“Serena” or “Rose Bud” once owned by<br />
Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels. Sail with<br />
Captain John and learn about the lake including<br />
intimate knowledge of the China<br />
House and bald eagles. Fridays, Saturdays<br />
and Sundays at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. $20, 12<br />
and under $12. (909) 866-6478.<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 />
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 />
Golf<br />
High altitude enhances any game at the<br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Mountain Golf Course. A nine-hole<br />
(par 35) 2,730-yard course, each round is<br />
accompanied by clear air and spectacular<br />
mountain views. The full-service 4,000 sq.<br />
ft. clubhouse and pro shop with putting<br />
green, cart and club rentals, restaurant,<br />
lounge, and deck overlooking the course.<br />
Driving range too. Across from the ski<br />
resort on Moonridge Rd. (909) 585-8002.<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 moun-<br />
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Catch Rainbow Trout...See Bald Eagles!<br />
Cantrell Guide Service<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Lake's Longest Running Guide Service<br />
Thousands Caught Since 1991!<br />
Comfortable 24 foot pontoon boat...<br />
only guide boat on the lake with<br />
18 foot roof and full enclosure!<br />
Professional licensed guides John Cantrell<br />
and Cliff Fowler ("Fowler's Fish Tales")<br />
have over 80 years combined experience<br />
fishing <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Lake!<br />
Private Tours / Only your party<br />
Sunset Tour - No Fishing Happy Hour (BYOB)<br />
All Equipment<br />
Provided!<br />
Below the Village (909) 585-4017 or (909) 239-7867<br />
www.bigbearfishing.net<br />
Pine Knot Marina • 400 Pine Knot Ave. • <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Lake, CA
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