Flozen Lake, Climate Change at Southern California, Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino, 2016
The alpine playground of Big Bear Lake sparkles in the San Bernardino National Forest, 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Skiers and snowboarders swish down the slopes at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Alpine Slide is a favorite for snow tubing. Local parks and trails promise countless dog-friendly activities, too. Start your journey at the Big Bear Visitor Center, a great resource for maps, lift tickets and local recommendations.
Survey the Big Bear Lake scene on the Alpine Pedal Path, a paved, 2.5-mile lakeside trail that passes the Big Bear Solar Observatory and the Big Bear Discovery Center. (Watch the center’s schedule for occasional pet-friendly events.) To access parking for the nearby Woodland Trail, the forest-lined Pine Knot Trail and many other local hikes, pick up an Adventure Pass ($5 per day or $30 per year) at the discovery center or the visitor center…