San Diego man dies after rock climbing accident in Big Bear
Andy Ferrarone, 33, was injured on July 12 and died three days later; a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
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Recreation
Ryan Pinkerton defends national downhill title on his home mountain
The Big Bear racer edged out runner-up Maples by less than a second to claim back-to-back USA Cycling Elite Men's Downhill crowns.
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Big Bear Dam Keepers House temporarily closed to visitors
The historic 1890 granite structure near Big Bear Dam is off-limits for now, with no reopening timeline confirmed.
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Mountain Home Village Scenic Overlook temporarily closed, reason unknown
The U.S. Forest Service has marked the Highway 38 pullout as closed, but has not published an explanation or reopening timeline.
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Morton Peak Fire Lookout temporarily closed to visitors
Hikers and sightseers planning a trip to the popular summit above Highway 38 should check ahead before heading out.
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Juan Diego Flat OHV Road 7S04 closed due to Fairview Fire
The 3.5-mile off-highway route remains shut indefinitely — here's what OHV riders need to know.
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Pineknot Family Campground near Big Bear Lake temporarily closed, reason unknown
The Forest Service has flagged the popular 47-site campground as temporarily closed, but has not publicly explained why or for how long.
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Carbine Flat Spur A OHV road temporarily closed on San Bernardino National Forest
The 4.8-mile route connects to BLM land and serves as a key corridor toward Deep Creek Road in Hesperia.
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Santa Ana River Recreation Area temporarily closed by U.S. Forest Service
No reason has been given for the closure, leaving anglers and visitors who rely on this popular mountain fishing corridor without answers.
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USDA Forest Service temporarily closes Big Bear Lake Recreation Area
The closure affects national forest recreation across Big Bear Lake, Holcomb Valley, Lone Valley, and the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness.
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Free 'Trolley to Trails' service launches May 2, circling Big Bear Lake all summer
Mountain Transit's new seasonal route drops hikers — and sightseers — at trailheads around the lake every weekend through early October.
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Free fishing day at Big Bear Lake on July 4 — no license required
California is waiving sport fishing license requirements statewide on Independence Day as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
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Summit Bike Park Opening Day Coming to Big Bear
Details including date, hours, and location have not yet been confirmed — here's what we know so far.
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Summit Bike Park Opens for the Season on May 22
Mark your calendars — the mountain bike season kicks off at the base of Bear Mountain next spring.
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Big Bear Cycling Association Kicks Off 2026 Season with Rides and Member Lunch on May 30
The day starts at Dank Donuts with road and dirt ride options, followed by a free lunch for members.
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Memorial Day Weekend Hiking in Big Bear: Hit the Trails This Holiday
With hiking flagged as a featured activity for the long weekend, here's what to know before you head out.
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Memorial Day Weekend Hiking Adventures Set for May 23–24 at Big Bear Lake
A two-day hiking event is planned for the holiday weekend — details still to come.
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Big Bear's Summer Activities Opening Day Is Coming — Here's What to Know
The start of the summer recreation season is on the horizon, but key details are still being confirmed.
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Big Bear Cycling Association Hosts Season Kick Off and Member Lunch
The local cycling group is gearing up for the riding season — details to be confirmed.
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