Photos and Story By Ken Hulsey
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the wonderful times my family and I had in both New Mexico and California. Just last week, I shared our memorable trip to Silverwood Lake, which turned out to be quite the adventure! Tonight, I’m thinking back to our journey deeper into the San Bernardino Mountains to the stunning shores of Big Bear Lake. This post was inspired by a conversation my wife and I had during our weekly grocery run yesterday. We were chatting about how life in Louisiana is quite different from our experiences in California. I fondly remembered a romantic picnic we enjoyed at Big Bear Lake, where we savored Kentucky Fried Chicken at one of the lakeside tables and strolled with our dog along the water’s edge. It was such a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of High Desert life, which feels much more laid-back compared to Los Angeles.
The pictures I’m sharing today are from an earlier visit back in 2012 when we explored the area together for the first time. Looking at these photos again, I must say, they might just be among the best I’ve taken! My wife and I make a great team—while I captured the shots, she worked her magic on them in Picasa, cropping and enhancing the highlights. This photography hobby has brought us so much joy over the years.
For those who may not know, Big Bear Lake is a charming little city in San Bernardino County, California, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains along the lake’s south shore and surrounded by the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. It’s located about 25 miles northeast of San Bernardino and just west of Big Bear City. Based on the 2010 census, the population was around 5,019, which was a slight dip from 5,438 in 2000. However, since it’s a popular year-round destination, the number of visitors can swell to over 100,000 on many weekends throughout the year.
If you’re curious about the weather, July is typically the warmest month, with an average temperature of 64.7 °F (18.2 °C), while January is the coolest at around 34.1 °F (1.2 °C). It’s interesting to note that there are about 1.7 days each year that reach highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or more. Freeze warnings can happen in any month, averaging about 186 days each year, primarily from September 24 to June 4. Since records began in 1960, the highest temperature noted was 98 °F (37 °C) on June 30, 1994, and the coldest was a chilly –15 °F (–26 °C) on November 19, 1964. Due to its elevation of 6,790 to 7,200 feet, Big Bear receives more precipitation than the lower areas of San Bernardino County, with an average annual total of 21.15 inches. The maximum 24-hour rainfall recorded was a staggering 9.43 inches on December 6, 1966.
That day was filled with so many amazing moments, and I ended up taking a lot of photos. After going through them all, I've picked out some of my favorites to share with you. I hope you enjoy these highlights as much as I enjoyed capturing them!
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