When bald eagle power couple Jackie and Shadow's two baby girls flew their Big Bear nest earlier this summer, it was bittersweet. Thousands of adoring fans had watched them hatch on a 24-hour webcam that monitors the family and now they were growing up - fast. But one of the internet-famous youngsters, Gizmo, may have just dropped by her childhood home, an unusual occurrence for an eagle of nearly six months.
Big Bear Lake will have a big weekend with a three-day fundraiser put on by the owner of In-N-Out Burger coinciding with the first two days of Oktoberfest. In-N-Out Burger's Tough Mudder Challenge opens on Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Bear Mountain ski resort. Oktoberfest starts Saturday, Sept. 6 at the nearby Big Bear Convention Center and runs weekends through Nov. 8. The German-themed beer festival is the big thing between summer and winter activities at Big Bear Lake.
"The design of Hotel Marina Riviera was inspired by a deep respect for the property's original 1968 architecture and its stunning alpine setting along Big Bear Lake," Sana Keefer, Casetta's head of brand, stated. "We wanted to preserve the soul of the building, including its Viking-inspired structure and midcentury character, while thoughtfully updating it for the modern traveler. The refresh draws inspiration from Big Bear's après-ski history, classic roadside lodges, and the timeless appeal of mountain getaways, all viewed through a contemporary lens."
