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Page 14—February 2022RecreationGuideAction ToursZip through the trees on nine ziplines.Segway along Village streets, discoveringBig Bear history at the same time on a mostunique tour and ride. Learn tree rope climbingskills like rappelling from certifiedinstructors or seasonally snowshoe throughthe forest. (909) 866-0390.Alpine SlideShoot down a tobogan-style ride at MagicMountain, as a hand lever allows you tocontrol the speed. After an exhileratingrun, ride the chairlift back to the top formore fun. $9/ride, 5-ride books $40. Alsoa snowplay area with Magic Carpet uphillride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts, SoaringEagle, family-priced snack bar, videogames. Open daily. Big Bear Blvd., 1/4mile west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.Bike RentalsBear Valley Bikes across from AlpineSlide has a variety of bike rentals. Frontsuspension $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $40/allday. Full suspension $20/hour, $50/4 hours,$70/all day. Full suspension demo $25/hour, $60/4 hours, $85/all day. 40298 BigBear Blvd. Call (909) 866-8000.Goldsmiths Pedego Electric Bike Shophas a variety of electric bike rentals, 42071Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-2728.THE ALMANACBingoThe Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo gameseach Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcomeages 18 and over. 40611 Big Bear Blvd.west of the Village, across from Lakeview.(909) 866-3557.BowlingThe Bowling Barn offers new lanes withautomated scoring for bowling enjoyment.Also arcade games and full-service cocktaillounge with pool. Glow Bowling afterdark with black lights, sounds. Open daily.40625 Big Bear Blvd. (enter on Bonanza).(909)878-BOWL.Discovery CenterDiscovery Center on the north shore, twomiles west of Stanfield Cutoff, open outdoorswith information, self and naturalistguided tours, Adventure passes and wildernesspermits. Open daily (closed Tuesdaysand Wednesdays). (909) 866-3437.FishingCatch some fun with Big Bear CharterFishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortableboat with afriendly, expert guideAaron Armstrong. Open or private chartersfor individuals or groups of all ages.All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures,drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboarda Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina;(909) 866-2240.Gold Rush Mining Adv.The adventures are real and so are thetreasures! Pan for gemstones and fossilsBig Bear TodayRecreation • Dining • Nightlife • And MoreRoad Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD quickmap.dot.ca.govWin big bucks at Elks Lodge bingo each Friday night, open to the public. Greatfood at the new Cookshak too! Call (909) 866-3557millions of years old in the working sluicewith water wheel, crack geodes to revealprescious stones within, find real pearls inoysters and unearth dinosaur bones andpoop. Emporium with mining and dinosaurtheme gifts plus old fashioned fudge,candy, sarsaparilla and more. 50016 BigBear Blvd. (909) 866-5678.Helicopter ToursSee Big Bear from above during aerialtours by Helicopter Big Bear. The lake, skiresorts, desert and surrounding mountainscan be viewed aboard a climate-controlledRobinson R44 helicopter , departing dailyout of Big Bear Airport. The helicopterseats up to four, pilot plus three passengers,and tours start at $35 per person basedon two passengers. (909) 585-1200.HikingThere’s dozens of trails and natural areas toenjoy the rugged beauty of the SanBernardino National Forest. From easystrolls along the lake to stenuous climbsinto the mountains, there are trails for allabilities, including families, within a shortdrive of Big Bear. For information on alltrails in the Valley and the requiredAdventure Pass, visit the Discovery Centeron North Shore Dr., about two miles westof Stanfield Cutoff. (909) 866-3437.Alpine Pedal Path is a very easy 3.5 mile(each way) paved trek following the lakeon the north shore. Popular with hikers,bikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairsas it passes Carol Morrison East BoatLaunch, Discovery Center, Serranocampground, Solar Observatory and more.Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuoushike, that ends with a panoramic view ofBig Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautifulIndian maiden, jilted by her lover, took herlife by leaping from this towering 100 ft.monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill,.8 mile walk past a stream and featuringbeautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18between Boulder Bay and the dam; park onthe lake side of the road.Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mileContinued on page 15Enough Pause. Fast Forward to fun with Big Bear Today!Time to Push Play!Packed with all the ways to get out and just have FUN,from the lake to the trails.Keep your distance, and your sanity, with Big Bear Today!And when you can'tPICK US UP,then CLICK US UPfor online adventure!The Mountain’s Monthly Lifestyle Magazinewww.BigBearTodayMag.com
Big Bear Today February 2022—Page 15(each way) hike. As it winds above thelake’s north shore, it offers up great viewsof water and the surrounding mountains.Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about twomiles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 milefrom the Discovery Center where you canpark without an Adventure Pass.Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short,scenic family stroll with minimal elevationgain, located on the north shore near CougarCrest. Free trail maps (available at thetrailhead or Discovery Center) identifymarkers along the route noting localvegetation, wildlife areas, etc.Pacific Crest Trail comes through BigBear from Onyx Summit through the EastValley to Hwy. 18 and then past HolcombValley Rd. and Cougar Crest throughHolcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Callthe Discovery Center to find out where tocatch this famous international trail.Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnicarea climbs the southern ridge above AlpineSlide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr.2N10, through lush meadow and stands ofwhite fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular180-degree vistas.Other Popular Big Bear Hikes: ChampionLodgepole Trail (.3 mile, easy), Bluff MesaTrail (.4 mile, easy), Camp Creek NationalRecreation Trail (3.6 miles, difficult),Sugarloaf Trail ( 10 miles, strenuous),Gray’s Peak (7 miles, moderate), andSiberia Creek Trail (7 miles, difficult). Forinformation on other trails, call or visittheDiscovery Center on the North Shore at866-3437.Holcomb ValleyAt one time, Big Bear Valley was thrivinggold country. The last remaining signs ofthis historic chapter in Big Bear history arefeatured in a driving tour through HolcombValley. Totaling 11.6 miles over a dirtroad, the tour offers stops at Two GunBill’s Saloon, Hangman’s Tree, PigmyCabin, Metzger Mine, and more. Free mapsavailable at the Big Bear Discovery Centeron the North Shore—call 866-3437. Allowthree hours for the drive.Horseback RidingBaldwin Lake Stable is open year-roundfor horseback riding. Rates are by the hour,offering one, two, three and four-hour rideswith longer rides heading along the famousPacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. Avariety of spectacular mountain trails withhorses for all riding abilities. For littlebuckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides andpetting zoo. Reservations suggested for allrides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign atHwy. 38, go through intersection, veer lefton Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd.,Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482.Mineshaft CoasterFirst ride of its kind in California! Ridecarts you control on a mile-long track withsteep drops and climbs, 360-degreecorkscrew turns, two mining tunnels andmore. Up to two can ride at one time. Opendaily at Alpine Slide, on the boulevard 1/4mile west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.Miniature Golf/Go KartsPutt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slideat Magic Mountain, features a landscaped18-hole miniature golf course completewith water hazards and breaking greens.Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart trackwith high-banked turns, which nine CanAm racers—including four two-seaters—with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines andan array of safety features zip around.Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626.Snow PlayingAlpine Slide at Magic Mountain, whichhas snowmaking to ensure snow, offersgreat inner tubing daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. andthere’s a Magic Carpet to take riders to thetop. Night tubing (5-9 p.m.) Fridays andSaturdays plus holidays. All sessions $35which includes tube rental and lift. Thearea also has the Southland’s only AlpineSlide and a great outdoor deck, plus thePutt ‘N Around go-karts and miniatureAfter Dark...Big Bear’s Nightlife & Entertainment GuideALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Full cocktail service in Alley Oops Sports Bar at theBowling Barn. Watch the big game on big screen TVs, pool tables, good food,40625 Big Bear Blvd. (909) 878-BOWL.BIG BEAR BAR & GRILL—Live music weekends and midweek karaoke, horseshoepit, great food and drinks. 42164 Moonridge Rd. (909) 878-0802BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozyatmosphere. Music seven days a week including Brad Riesau from Silver Moon 5-8 p.m Feb. 8, 10, 13 and 24, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 4 and 18. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. (909)878-0616.THE BONE YARD—Over 40 beers on tap plus large selection of wines and spirits.560 Pine Knot Ave. (909) 878-0401.NOTTINGHAMS TAVERN— Dayton Borders Thursdays on the patio from 6-8 p.m.40797 Big Bear Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644.THE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See nationalperformers, top tribute bands and more in Big Bear’s hot new intimate concertvenue. Good food and full cocktail service.THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Brad Riesau from Silver Moon at Stillwells 6-9p.m.every Saturday. 40650 Village Dr. (909) 866-3121.THE PINES LAKEFRONT/TAVERN—Live music Fridays and Saturdays with MikeCross on the piano, joined by top bass players. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 878--0506.WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open Wednesdays with country dancing, Fridaysand Saturdays with live bands. Feb. 4-5: Terry McRaven Band, American RiverBand. Feb. 11-12: Street Music Band, Cumberland Gap. Feb. 18-19: ThunderCountry, Terry McRaven Band. Feb. 25-26: Southern Spirit. Cowboy ChurchSaturdays at 1 p.m.Wyatt’s is at Convention Center, Big Bear Blvd. at Division.(909) 585-3000.golf course. 1/4 mile west of the Village onBig Bear Blvd. $40, small child $25. (909)866-4626.Big Bear Snow Play has SouthernCalifornia’s longest tubing runs. TwoMagic Carpet lifts mean guests never haveto walk back to the top and snowmakinglets the area build features to enhance theexperience. Heated base lodge and pavedparking. Next.to Motel 6 on the boulevardone mile east of the supermarkets.Sessionsdaily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. plus Glow Tubingsessions Fridays, Saturdays, holidayperiods 5-9 p.m. All sessions $40, smallchild $25, which includes tube rental. (909)585-0075.SnowshoeingNo lift lines—nor lift tickets to buy—makes snowshoeing one of the fastestgrowingwinter sports. A great way toescape the crowds and enjoy the serenity ofBig Bear’s endless hiking trails covered bywinter’s snow. Get maps, directions etc.from the shop below or Discovery Center.Soaring EagleZip 500' downhill on the new SoaringEagle attraction at Alpine Slide, only oneof its kind in California. Reach speeds up to26 mph during the dramatic downhilldescent—only after riding backwards tothe top! Up to two can ride at one time.Open daily. On the boulevard 1/4 milewest of the Village. (909) 866-4626.ZooThe new Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridgeopens November 5! Grizzly and black bears,bobcats, coyotes, mountain lions, , eagles,and other animals now have a new state-ofthe-arthome with creatures comforts forboth animals residents and guests. Open 10a.m.-4 p.m. with animal presentations andspecial programing. 747 Clubview offMoonridge Rd. $15 adults, $10 ages over60 and children 3-12, two and under free.(909) 584-1299.DiningGuideBig Bear CityBARNSTORM RESTAURANT—Comfortable dining at the airport. Opendaily for breakfast and lunch, dinnerThursday through Sunday with nightlyspecials and Saturday night entertainment.German food a specialty plus steaks,seafood, chicken, burgers. Ground floor atthe airport. (909) 585-9339.THELMA’S TWIN PINES-Homestylecooking at awesome prices make this afamily dining favorite. Daily breakfast,lunch and dinner specials. All-you-can-eatbeef ribs on Saturday nights, and homemadepot pies are big favorites. Open daily forbreakfast, lunch, dinner. 337 W. Big BearBlvd. Call 585-7005.Big Bear LakeBIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY—Microbrews and wine served with gourmetsandwiches like the Cubano, 50/50 burger,wings, chicken tenders, more. Live musicseven days a week. 40260 Big Bear Blvd.just west of Alpine Slide. (909) 878-0616.CAPTAIN’S ANCHORAGE—Historicand rustic, this restaurant, built in 1947 asthe Sportsman’s Tavern and once ownedby Andy Devine, is a Big Bear favoritewith specialties like prime rib, AlaskanKing Crab legs, seafood, and steaks.Romantic seating, and cocktails in the AndyDevine Room. Open for dinner daily from4:30 p.m. Moonridge Rd., lunch weekends,just off Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-3997.COOKSHAK—At the Elks Lodge.Gourmet sandwiches, burgers, fish andchips, more. Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (909) 878-0137.DYNASTY—Authentic Szechuan cuisinewith an array of specialty dishes. MongolianBBQ too and great cocktails. 40989 BigBear Blvd. 866-7887.OLD COUNTRY INN-Family-style homecooking at this local’s favorite withbreakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Steaks,German and Italian specialties and muchmore with great weekday specials. 41126Big Bear Blvd., east of Pine Knot. 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