The ride on a comfortable stage from Redlands to Big Bear Valley will be made in about ten hours. The first half of the trip is all upgrade to the summit, over … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Winter Sports
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Today’s winter sports activities in Big Bear Valley stem from the vision of the late Judge Clifford Lynn who first proposed the formation of a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Rodeo
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Early Rodeo in Big Bear CA 1960 - Rodeos Gain in Popularity One of the most colorful entertainment features to be found anywhere is the big … [Read more...]
California Mountain Resorts
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Resorts in this region number almost a hundred with every kind of service available. Hotels have been built – thoroly (sp) modern structures with steam heat … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake High School Ski Report
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My Favorite Winter Sport Big Bear High School 1932? My favorite winter sport is skiing or “sheeing,” as the Scandinavians call it. It consists of two … [Read more...]
History of Bear Valley Part 2
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Caption says "Ancient Resident of Big Bear Lake" Gold Mining History Part 1 Gold Mining in Big Bear CA The first time we visited the valley I killed two bear … [Read more...]
Big Bear's Gold Miners
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History of Big Bear Valley In the summer of 1845, Benito David Wilson, grandfather of General George S. Patton, led a group of twenty-two soldiers in the San … [Read more...]
Big Bear’s Gold Miners
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History of Big Bear Valley In the summer of 1845, Benito David Wilson, grandfather of General George S. Patton, led a group of twenty-two soldiers in the San … [Read more...]
Mountain Roads
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In 1935, County Surveyor Harold L. Way and George Beattie retraced the upper and steeper portions of the old Mormon Road to determine percentages of grade. From … [Read more...]
Early Mountain History
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Early History of the Valley and Mountains The picturesque history and background of the “Rim of the World” area makes one of the most fascinating stories … [Read more...]
