The History of Big Bear: Southern California's Mountain Jewel

By Logan Stover

The Complete History of Big Bear

-Learn about the earliest residents of the Big Bear Area, the Serrano Native Americans.

-Discover more about the Bear Valley Dam, and how its construction had an effect on the area.

-Visit Historical Big Bear Locations, such as Ross's grave, Lucky Baldwin's mine, the pigmy and Belleville cabins, and more

-Go back to learn about the growth of the Ski Industry in Big Bear Lake, and how Snow Summit and Bear Mountian have attracted thousands of skiers and snowboarders.

-Find out the history of tourism growth in Big Bear, starting with the creation of Rim of the World highway and Big Bear Airport.

-Explore the different types of outdoor activities that Big Bear Lake is known for, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, golfing and more.

-Get to know the local amusement locations like the Alpine Slide, Bowling Barn, and the Village Shopping Center.

Written by historian Logan Stover. He is the author of more than 20 historical books about locations all over the world. Logan is a Southern California native and enjoys writing about the special places that have had an influence on him. This book was written as a 'thank you' to the town of Big Bear.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C52FHCVD
• ISBN13: 9798394718441
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"