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Page 18—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
GET WET<br />
WAKEBOARD<br />
RIDES<br />
Free ree Lessons!<br />
SKI DOCK<br />
Edgemoor<br />
Rd.<br />
Holloway's<br />
Marina<br />
Log Cabin<br />
Rest.<br />
With Us!<br />
SEA DOOS<br />
JET SKIS<br />
WAVERUNNER<br />
Rentals<br />
To<br />
Village<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd.<br />
Also on the North Shore at<br />
North Shore Landing!<br />
GET WET WATER<br />
SPORTS CENTER<br />
878-4FUN<br />
866-5706<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>.<br />
Blvd.<br />
Alpine<br />
Slide<br />
Bernardino National Forest. From easy<br />
strolls along the lake to stenuous climbs<br />
into the mountains, there are trails for all<br />
abilities, including families, within a short<br />
drive of <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>. For information on all<br />
trails in the Valley and the required<br />
Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center<br />
on North Shore Dr., about two miles west<br />
of Stanfield Cutoff. (909) 866-3437.<br />
Alpine Pedal Path is a very easy 3.5 mile<br />
(each way) paved trek following the lake<br />
on the north shore. Popular with hikers,<br />
bikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairs<br />
as it passes Carol Morrison East Boat<br />
Launch, Discovery Center, Serrano<br />
campground, Solar Observatory and more.<br />
Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous<br />
hike, that ends with a panoramic view of<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful<br />
Indian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her<br />
life by leaping from this towering 100 ft.<br />
monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill,<br />
.8 mile walk past a stream and featuring<br />
beautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18<br />
between Boulder Bay and the dam; park on<br />
the lake side of the road.<br />
Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile<br />
(each way) hike. As it winds above the<br />
lake’s north shore, it offers up great views<br />
of water and the surrounding mountains.<br />
Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two<br />
miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile<br />
from the Discovery Center where you can<br />
park without an Adventure Pass.<br />
Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short,<br />
scenic family stroll with minimal elevation<br />
gain, located on the north shore near Cougar<br />
Crest. Free trail maps (available at the<br />
trailhead or Discovery Center) identify<br />
markers along the route noting local<br />
vegetation, wildlife areas, etc.<br />
Pacific Crest Trail comes through <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> from Onyx Summit through the East<br />
Valley to Hwy. 18 and then past Holcomb<br />
Valley Rd. and Cougar Crest through<br />
Holcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638<br />
After Dark...<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>’s Nightlife & Entertainment Guide<br />
ALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Family Karaoke each Saturday night at 8 p.m. Glow<br />
Bowling at 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.<br />
Watch the big game on big screen TVs, open to all ages. Happy Hour Monday-<br />
Friday 5:30-7 p.m. with 50¢ off all bar drinks (except draft), $1 hot dogs. Bowl<br />
3 games for the price of 2 with coupon in this issue. Inside the Bowling Barn at<br />
40625 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. Call 878-BOWL.<br />
AV NIGHTCLUB—DJ every night at 9 p.m. Happy hour daily till 6 p.m. with $1<br />
beers. 664 Pine Knot. (909) 866-7377.<br />
BARNSTORM RESTAURANT—Live music Saturdays during dinner with Duke<br />
Michaels and Peggy Baldwin April 6, 13 and 20, Art Harriman April 27. 501 W.<br />
Valley Blvd. at the airport. (909) 585-9339.<br />
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy<br />
atmosphere. Wear your gear, 75¢ off your beer. 40260 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. 866-BEER.<br />
NOTTINGHAMS TAVERN— 40797 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644.<br />
THE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See national<br />
performers, top tribute bands and more in <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>’s hot new intimate concert<br />
venue. Good food and full cocktail service including craft beers from <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Lake<br />
Brewing Co. (909) 878-0204.<br />
THELODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Fridays and Saturdays see singer Nikki Sparks<br />
in Stillwells lounge 5-8 p.m. followed by Johnny Jukebox 8-10. 30650 Village Dr.<br />
(909) 866-3121.<br />
THE PINES LAKEFRONT/TAVERN—Pianist Mike Cross and Bass Mark Cade live<br />
Thursdays in the restaurant 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sundays 4-7 p.m., Fantasy<br />
performs Fridays 5:30-8:30. Cross and Guests play Fridays and Saturdays 6-9<br />
p.m. in adjacent lakeside lounge. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 866--5400.<br />
WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open 4 p.m. Wednesdays for country dancing with<br />
DJ Evan, Fridays and Saturdays with live bands. <strong>July</strong> 5-6: Born Country, Terry<br />
McRaven. <strong>July</strong> 12-13: Southbound, South of Santa Fe. <strong>July</strong> 19-20: Jimi Nelson<br />
Band, Born Country. Great grub and drinks, family-friendly. Convention Center, <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000.<br />
mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Call<br />
the Discovery Center to find out where to<br />
catch this famous international trail.<br />
Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic<br />
area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine<br />
Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr.<br />
2N10, through lush meadow and stands of<br />
white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another<br />
1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular<br />
180-degree vistas.<br />
Holcomb Valley<br />
At one time, <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Valley was thriving<br />
gold country. The last remaining signs of<br />
this historic chapter in <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> history are<br />
featured in a driving tour through what is<br />
known as Holcomb Valley. Totaling 11.6<br />
miles over a dirt road, the tour offers stops<br />
at Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’s Tree,<br />
Pigmy Cabin, Metzger Mine, and more.<br />
Free maps available at the <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong><br />
Discovery Center on the North Shore—<br />
call 866-3437. Allow three hours for the<br />
drive.<br />
Horseback Riding<br />
Baldwin Lake Stable is open year-round<br />
for horseback riding. Rates are by the hour,<br />
offering one, two, three and four-hour rides<br />
with longer rides heading along the famous<br />
Pacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. A<br />
variety of spectacular mountain trails with<br />
horses for all riding abilities. For little<br />
buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides and<br />
petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all<br />
rides. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. east to stop sign at<br />
Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left<br />
on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd.,<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> City. (909) 585-6482.<br />
Jet Skis/Waverunners<br />
Jet skis and two, three and four seater<br />
Waverunners from Get Wet Water Sports<br />
Center at North Shore Landing (878-<br />
4FUN), and Holloway’s Marina (866-<br />
5706) are $85-$140 per hour. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong><br />
Marina (866-3218) has new Yamaha three-<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> <strong>Today</strong><br />
seaters for $125/hour, gas included. Pine<br />
Knot Landing has three-person<br />
waverunners available at $109. 478-4377.<br />
Miniature Golf/Go Karts<br />
Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide<br />
at Magic Mountain, features a landscaped<br />
18-hole miniature golf course complete<br />
with water hazards and breaking greens.<br />
Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track<br />
with high-banked turns, which nine Can<br />
Am racers—including four two-seaters—<br />
with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and<br />
an array of safety features zip around.<br />
Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626.<br />
Museum<br />
An authentic, restored log cabin, gold<br />
mining artifacts, rebuilt stamp mill, cattle<br />
ranching and logging memorabilia,<br />
information on native animals, birds and<br />
reptiles, and much more are found at the<br />
Eleanor Abbott <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Museum. Open<br />
Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and<br />
Holiday Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />
Located at 800 Greenway just off the<br />
boulevard at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> City Park. $5, 14 and<br />
under free. (909) 585-8100.<br />
Scenic Sky Chair<br />
Ride Snow Summit’s Scenic Sky Chair to<br />
the top for incredible views of the Valley,<br />
lake, Mt. San Gorgonio, and more. Enjoy<br />
barbecued food, beer and wine at the View<br />
Haus on top, which has a terrific sundeck,<br />
while taking in spectacular views that can<br />
stretch to the Basin. Hike down or ride the<br />
chair back. Roundtrip ride (no bike) $24,<br />
$19 senior/youth (save 20% with 72 hour<br />
advance online or phone purchase). Open<br />
daily through September 2. (909) 866-<br />
5766.<br />
Soaring Eagle<br />
Zip 500' downhill on the new Soaring<br />
Eagle attraction at Alpine Slide, only one<br />
of its kind in California. Reach speeds up to<br />
26 mph during the dramatic downhill<br />
descent—only after riding backwards to<br />
the top! Up to two can ride at one time.<br />
Open daily. On the boulevard 1/4 mile<br />
west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.<br />
Wakeboard/Water Ski<br />
Get Wet Water Sports Center offers<br />
water ski and wakeboard rides from North<br />
Shore Landing, Holloway’s Marina and<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Marina. $195/hour ($360 for 2<br />
hours) includes equipment, boat and<br />
lessons, if desired. Group rates. (909) 878-<br />
4FUN.<br />
Water Slide<br />
The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is<br />
home to two side-by-side water slide flumes<br />
that take riders through a maze of banked<br />
turns and wild, wet action. At the bottom,<br />
each track dumps into a heated pool. Allday<br />
passes $15, single rides $2, 10-ride<br />
books $10. Open daily. 1/4 mile west of the<br />
Village on <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Blvd. (909) 866-4626.<br />
Zoo<br />
Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes,<br />
mountain lions, deer, eagles, and other<br />
animals are at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> Alpine Zoo, many<br />
of which are native to the San Bernardino<br />
Mtns. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 10-<br />
5 Saturday and Sunday with daily animal<br />
presentations at noon and weekend 3 p.m.<br />
“feeding frenzy” tours. Moonridge Rd. to<br />
Clubview, veer right to <strong>Bear</strong> Mountain,<br />
and turn left to the zoo. $12 adults, $9 ages<br />
over 60 and children 3-10, under two free.<br />
(909) 584-1299.