There are two links on this website that I encourage everyone with an interest in Big Bear s history to check out. The first is to the Big Bear Valley Museum’s web page.  If you are interested in a unique personal experience into what Big Bear’s early years were all about, an actual visit to our museum in Big Bear City is a must.

The other link is to our local TV station, Channel-6 Big Bear Lake. Here you will find a schedule of the air dates and times for a series of shows on Big Bear’s history appropriately entitled the “Big Bear History Show”. I have been the producing this show since 2003. It is hosted by Kim and Tim Sweet, the curators of the Big Bear Museum.

The rest of this site is divided into three areas which contain photographs, articles, and a Big Bear Lake historical Timeline.  Most of the information on this site comes from the content that I accumulated for the “Big Bear History Show” series on Channel-6, and  for my first book “Vanishing Big Bear”.

BIG BEAR HISTORICAL TIMELINE – A chronological timetable of noteworthy events from Big Bear’s past. This is a continuing work in progress that is constantly being updated on an irregular basis.

BIG BEAR HISTORICAL ARTICLES – A collection of articles that provide a more detailed look into specific areas of Big Bear’s rich history.

HISTORICAL PHOTO ALBUM – This assortment of old Big Bear photographs are from the publication “Vanishing Big Bear” and the “Big Bear History Show” television series. You are welcome to download these for you own personal use.

NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - The old narrow bridge across the top of Big Bear Dam is being replaced.  In April of 2009, construction began on a new modern overpass that will span both the valley and the Big Bear Lake dam that was originally built in 1912.  The old bridge was added in 1925.  Caltrans estimates that it will take at least two years before this project is completed.  When finished the massive new structure should visually dominate the west end of Big Bear Lake.  Follow the bridge construction progress in the “NEWS” section at the lower right of this page, or from the above menu.  Check back often, new photos are constantly being added.

CHANNEL-6 HAS A NEW SHOW - CHANNEL-6 Big Bear is now in production on it’s new Big Bear Shopping Network show which showcases unique and exciting Products, Antiques, and Collectables from Big Bear Artists, Craftsman, and local Big Bear Merchants.  If you see something you like, you can go to the new Big Bear Shopping.Com website and purchase it online. (see NEW WEBSITES FOR THIS SUMMER below).  This new show will also have a Dining Out Spot, an Antique Corner, and a Mountain Home Improvement Section.  Go to Channel-6 Big Bear for release dates and air times.

NEW WEBSITES FOR THIS SUMMER - 2010 - Two new Big Bear Lake websites will be online for this summer.  The first new site is Big Bear Adventures.Com.  This website presents our favorite Hiking and Off Road excursions into the mountain wilderness in and around Big Bear Lake.  Big Bear Adventures.Com is scheduled to be active by the end of May 2010.  Be sure to look for it, and discover what “Getting Away From It All” is all about.  The second new site is Big Bear Shopping.Com.  This new website is linked directly to Channel-6’s new TV show “The Big Bear Shopping Network” which showcases unique and exciting products, Antiques, and Collectables from Big Bear Artists, Craftsman, and local Big Bear Merchants.   If you find something of interest on this new show, you can purchase it immediately online at Big Bear Shopping.Com.  This new site will also regularly profile local Personalities and Celebrities.  Meet and learn about the creative people who have made, and are making, a difference in our Big Bear Community.

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If you plan on visiting Big Bear Lake, check out Big Bear Cabins and Coupons .Com.  “Cabins and Coupons” has downloadable discount coupons for Dining Out and Shopping with Big Bear merchants.  Vacation rental homeowners managing your own vacation rental, visit the Homeowner Support section for a place to list your vacation rental online, and to find homeowner’s vacation rental support from Big Bear’s top service providers.