Big Bear Today Magazine August 2022

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Page 12—August 2022See sites, sights on Queen lake toursCruise the lake aboard Big BearQueen with longtime captain Chris Bellows,Big Bear’s top-ranked Tripadvisortour, sailing out of Pine Knot Marina.Big Bear’s original paddlewheelerwith colorful flags flapping in the breezehas been plying the lake’s waters since1989 after arriving from Newport Beach.His dad Dave was the original skipper withChris serving as backup, and now son continuesthe tradition, narrating local historythat he and family have knowledge of.The Bellows family has been leadingnarrated tours of the lake sites and sightsaboard the colorful Queen for over 30years. Chris previously captained on thelake aboard Pine Knot Landing’s originaltour boat Sierra before taking over BigBear Queen two decades ago.Spread out on upper and lower decksplus open air bow and be entertained byEarly visitors to Big Bear didn’t haveHwy. 18 or 38 to get here. Instead theynegotiated the steep, challengingswitchbacks of Clark’s Grade and othertreacherous routes.Well-known writer and local historianNick Cataldo from San Bernardinowill detail just how arduous the treks wereon Thursday, August 11 at Big Bear ValleyHistorical Society’s general meeting.Cataldo will present the historic routescolorful Big Bear stories and history, whileexperiencing first hand Big Bear Lake andsurrounding mountains that include the skiareas plus 11,502 ft. Mt. San Gorgonio.While capacity is 60 passengers, Big BearQueen sails with fewer than that to allowplenty of personal space.The open air design on both decks allowsguests to experience as well as seethe lake, as they can hear the boat plythrough the water and taste lake spray andbreezes. New old-time photos line theQueen’s sides, depicting Big Bear history.On board potty too.Captain Chris expertly navigates theboat he’s piloted for so many years aroundChina Island and past the Zebra Room.Talks about the creation of the dam, aerationsystem, Teetering Rock, the olddamkeeper house and many more fascinatingpoints of interest. Cruising past theTalk explores early roads to Big Bearleading to Holcomb and Big Bear Valleysback in the early days when travellingto the mountains was a challenge.The meeting is at 7 p.m. at BridgesPresbyterian Fellowship at 579Knickerbocker in Big Bear Village andis open to the public. Opportunity drawingwith terrific prizes like gift basketsand items from the museum gift shop arehighlights. As are refreshments includingdelicious desserts and cookies.Big Bear TodayBring your favorite beverage and see the sights and sites on Big Bear QueenSolar Observatory is another highlight andbald eagles sometimes thrill guests, soaringabove the boat and swooping down.Sail past the homes of celebrities—ifyou’re lucky Noel Blanc, who with his fatherMel mouthed the voices of BugsBunny, Porky Pig and other legendarycharacters for decades, will come out tohail Big Bear Queen guests.Each tour is 90 minutes, departingfrom Pine Knot Marina with up to foursailings daily at 11 a.m. plus 1, 3 and 5p.m., which returns at day’s end for awesomevistas. Big Bear Queen, pioneer ofguaranteed lake tours that sail no matterhow many are on board, assures the 1 and3 p.m. tours go out..Big Bear Queen is spruced up for the2022 season after getting new carpet andpaint. Guests are welcome to bring theirown beer, wine (corkscrew on board),champagne or cocktails, picnic baskets etc.Daily Big Bear Queen fares are $29,senior-military $27, ages 3-12 $19, underthree free. Book online for contact-free reservationsat BigBearQueen.com.CLICK US UP!bigbeartodaymag.comYear-RoundChristmas Room!Our rooms arefilled with giftsand treasuresfrom nearly20 artists!Come Up the Historic Staircase of the 1920's Navajo Hotel• Bear-ly UsedBooks• Jerky• Pottery• Aprons• SportsMemorabilia• EverythingBears & MoreOpen 7 Daysa weekBig Bear's from 9:30 a.m.Shopping ExperienceThere is not “Anything” we do not have!Village Faire40794 Village Dr.(909) 866-8220Above the Leather Depot in Big Bear Village
Big Bear TodayGET WETWAKEBOARDRIDESFree Lessons!SKI DOCKEdgemoorRd.Holloway'sMarinaLog CabinRest.With Us!SEA DOOSJET SKISWAVERUNNERRentalsToVillageGET WET WATERSPORTS CENTER878-4FUN866-5706Big Bear.Blvd.AlpineSlideBig Bear Blvd.Also on the North Shore atNorth Shore Landing!To To Los Angelesand Orange CountyCaptain John’sSMarinaCAPT. JOHN’S GROUT BAYWest Boat RampMARINA WINDY POINTW ENorth ShoreLandingCastle RockTrailHolcombValleyBOULDERBAY1989 25 YEARS 2014The Mountain’s Monthly Lifestyle MagazineGILNER POINTMust dial area code (909) with allnumber unless otherwise notedAugust2, 9, 16, 23, 30Bear Valley Farmers Market 8:30a.m.-1 p.m. at the ConventionCenter; fresh produce, vendors.Free. 585-3000.4-7Tour de Big Bear 25, 50, 70,100 and 125 mile rides plus 5Kand 50 mile gravel ride, cyclingfestival at Bear, Sunday recoveryrides. bigbearcycling.com.6Free Bird Walk leaves Chirp NatureCenter (578 Bonanza Trail)8 a.m. sharp; refreshments follow.(888) 412-4477.6Greenthumbs Native Plant RestorationProgram sees volunteersworking from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;meet at the Ranger Station. 382-2809.6“Music in the Mountains” seriesat Discovery Center with DSBtribute to Journey. $38-$49.Gates open 5 p.m., show at 6.866-3437.6, 13, 20, 27Ranger Talk at Grayback Amphitheateron Hwy. 38 at 7p.m., free with hot chocolate,coffee, cider, tea.11Historical Society Meeting 7p.m. at Presbyterian Church(579 Knickerbocker; NickCataldo presents the early routesto Big Bear. Free, refreshments,opportunity drawing.13-14Fun Run 2022 held by AntiqueCar Club sees 500-plus classiccars in the Village 9 a.m.-3:30p.m. followed by cruise aroundthe lake, Sunday awards. (949)METCALFHollowayBAY MarinaBig Bear and VicinityPleasurePointPerforming ArtsCenter (PAC)Polique CanyonTrailSolar ObservatoryBIG BEAR LAKEMill CreekMill CreekAlpine Slideat Magic Mtn.Pine KnotTrailCougar CrestTrailWoodlandTrailDiscovery CenterSerrannoCampgroundEast BoatRampEAGLE POINTSwimBeachBig BearPine KnotMarinaMarinaMeadow ParkTown TrailAugust 2022—Page 13Big Bear CityMoonridge378-8936. For updated calendar of events visit us on the Internet!www.bigbeartodaymag.comWalkBoardCCClub View DriveBig Bear Mountain136th Annual Ryan Hall Conquerthe Wall at Snow Summit 9a.m.-noon with run up the mountain.conquerthewall.org.13Celebration of Eagles 11 a.m. atthe Convention Center with localexperts, live bird presentations,special guest Martin Tynerof Southwest Wildlife Foundationand more. Free, live musicat Wyatt’s follows. 585-3000.13A Pink Floyd Affair by ContinuousSignal at Performing ArtsCenter (40970 Big BearBlvd.) at7 p.m. $24-$30. 866-497019-20Kodiak 100 Ultra Marathon and50 Mile, half-marathon and 10Ktrail runs at noon Friday, 6 a.m.Saturday with finish festival inthe Village. Kodiak100.com.19-21Team Big Bear Gravity Festival/Strait Acres Invitational at SnowSummit. (844) GO-2 BEAR.20Antique Wooden Boat Show atPine Knot Marina 9 a.m.-3 p.m.has classic boats, cars, free admission.844-5337.20“Music in the Mountains” seriesat Discovery Center with Beatlestribute. $38-$49. Gates open 5p.m., show at 6. 866-3437.20-21Big Bear Ecotourism OutdoorAdventure Days with free hikes,bikes, boat tours, eagle viewing,more. Must preregister atDiscovery Center Saturday 9a.m.-3 p.m.27Cal Tri Big Bear sees14 swim/bike/run event options in Olympicand Sprint categories starting7 a.m. at Visitor Center.bigbear.californiatriathlon.orgSeptember3Free Fishing Day on the lake; nofishing license required.3Cool Run in the Mountains carshow 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the at ConventionCenter benefits DOVES,zoo, food banks. Free admission.800-8355.3Summit Series #3 dual slalommountain bike competition atSnow Summit with cash, equipmentprizes. (844) GO2-BEAR.3“Music in the Mountains” seriesconcludes at Discovery Centerwith Deja Vu tribute to Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young. $38-$49. Gates open 5 p.m., showat 6. 866-3437.10-1152nd Annual Oktoberfest atWyatt’s at the Convention Centerkicks off nine weekends withDie Sauerkrauts, opening ceremonies.585-3000.17-1852nd Annual Oktoberfest atWyatt’s at the Convention Centercontinues its nine weekendrun with live band TBD. 585-3000.24-2552nd Annual Oktoberfest atWyatt’s at the Convention Centercontinues its nine weekendrun with lLadyhosen OktoberfestBand, Da Stube Buden. 585-3000.To Victorville, Barstow& Las VegasMuseumBig BearAlpine ZooTo Angelus Oaksand RedlandsEVENTCALENDAR
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