On the Rim of the World to Big Bear Lake WE were now on the beginning of that famed American scenic drive known as 101 Miles on the Rim of the World. It is one … [Read more...]
Big Bear City’s Pan Hot Springs
October 20, 2011 by · 2 Comments
A month, fortnight or weekend spent at Pan Hot Springs and Inn will prove the most enjoyable vacation you ever had! Beautifully situated between Big Bear and … [Read more...]
Holcomb Valley at Big Bear Lake
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Just north of Big Bear Lake lies a fascinating historical area called Holcomb Valley. It was here, in 1859, that Bill Holcomb discovered what was to become the … [Read more...]
Stillwells at Big Bear Lake
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Nestling high in the mountains of one of the most scenic spots on the continent, the invigorating mountain air scented with the aroma of the woods, the clear, … [Read more...]
Old Miner’s Days Has Something New!
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If you've been in Big Bear during the Summer, you know the featured activities for Old Miners Days can be anywhere in the Valley. Well, check out the Bartlett … [Read more...]
Big Bear Heritage Parade Wants You!
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From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Big Bear Lake, the Old Miners’ Association wants you. That’s the clarion call to arms by the Old Miners’ … [Read more...]
Tales of Big Bear Lake CA
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Stebbins’ Gold Hunt in Van Deusen Soon after opening camp in the early twenties a man by the name of Stebbins rented a room from me and said he might stay a … [Read more...]
Tales of Big Bear Lake CA
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Bear Creek Trail In the early days, of course, no road led to the Dam on either side. Fisherman left cars at Gray’s Camp on the North Shore, or at North … [Read more...]
Tales of Big Bear Lake CA
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Stanfield Shot Their Tires As a rule, there was not much lawlessness in those early days, because the Valley was too far away. Another thing was the fact that … [Read more...]
Tales of Big Bear Lake CA
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Augustine’s Car Boiled The most unusual story of the two grades comes as follows. The Augustines bought Oak Knoll Lodge and in the winter remained at the … [Read more...]
