There’s something about Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain that keeps people coming back decade after decade. It’s not a sprawling theme park with hour-long queues or a place that tries to do everything at once.

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 […]