Big Bear isn't just for winter...
Gaylord residents, I have been wanting to make this trek for years now, but have always put it off because I thought Big Bear was a world away. Well, it may be a world away in your mind, but not in distance. Head east, at just under 100 miles away, you can be there in 1.5-2 hours! And the elevation at 7200 feet on the drive up helps to clear your mind in more ways than one... with the fresh air to breathe and removal of static happening in your head. The husband and I went up this past Saturday and the quaint town was quite busy in the middle of summer. It's not just for skiing, snowboarding or sledding during the winter wonderland months. You can enjoy the lake, hike or stroll the many shops & restaurants during the warmer months.
On Sunday, we went in the complete opposite direction and headed west to hit the beach in Venice & Santa Monica. Only in LA do we get to take advantage of such rewarding variety in easy limited time & space.
