大熊湖

Just two hours from Los Angeles, the San Bernardino Mountains offer a cool, pine-scented escape. At an altitude of 6,759 feet (2,060 meters), 大熊湖 is a hub for alpine recreation. Known for its ski resorts in the winter 和 its seven-mile lake 和 打高尔夫球 in the summer, Big Bear serves as a year-round Southern California escape.

As for skiing 和 boarding, famed Big 山熊 Resort (包括两者) 雪峰会 和 山熊) has 62 runs 和 748 acres of skiable terrain; trails range from easy groomers to the challenges of Grizzly Bowl, so everyone can find places to play. Not a skier or snowboarder? The mountain is also home to lift-assisted sledding 和 tubing runs at 大熊雪游戏 和 Grizzly Ridge Tube Park for both daytime 和 nighttime fun, 和 there are plenty of off-slope things to do in the winter as well.

When the snow melts, a whole other world of activity opens up. 雪峰会的 风景天空椅 transforms into a mile-long ride to 8,200-foot panoramic views, 和 biking, hiking, 和 野营 选择有很多. Whether you’re seeking single-track climbs or flat lakeside paths, .2-mile strolls or rugged 15-mile loops, Big Bear offers a collection of 休闲步道 for every level—many of which offer incredible views of the lake below.

Surrounded by towering peaks 和 lined by Ponderosa pine forests, the shimmering 大熊湖 is a popular playground for motorized- 和 people-powered watercraft. 你可以 rent equipment of all kinds, including paddleboards, kayaks, or boats for waterskiing or fishing.

Looking for a unique perspective of this alpine town? Fly over mountain lakes 和 the Mojave Desert on a 直升机之旅, get behind the wheel to take on rugged terrain on a Big Bear Jeep Experience, or glide among the treetops on a zipline tour with 高空滑索之旅. You’ll soar as high as 85 feet above the forest floor—the sweeping views of the snowy scenery are unbeatable as you slice through the brisk mountain air. The lake is also home to nesting bald eagles in winter, which you can see on tours offered by Big Bear Discovery Center.

If you’re looking to anchor your trip to a specific occasion, there’s no shortage of events throughout the year, 从 钓鱼比赛 和 烟花 到年度 大熊湖 Oktoberfest, where you can test your strength at the stein-holding competition 和 sample 德国 food throughout consecutive weekends every fall.