If you are looking for a place to ground yourself before heading into the San Bernardino National Forest, the Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin is one of the most useful stops you can make. It is not a theme park or a ticketed attraction — it is the visitor and nature centre for the Big Bear area of the national forest, and it genuinely helps you get more out of your time outdoors.

Big Bear Lake is one of Southern California’s most beloved mountain destinations, and summer is arguably its finest season. When the valleys below are sweltering through triple-digit temperatures, Big Bear offers cool alpine breezes, a sparkling lake, and an endless lineup of outdoor adventures that make it feel like a world away from the everyday […]