Run by the Big Bear Valley Historical Society ... there's no potable water available – and keep an eye out for bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes. Visitors call the reserve a hidden gem ...

Big Bear Mountain Resort’s newly launched “Heroes on the Slopes” program is also a chance to recognize police officers and EMTs who spend their days saving lives and keeping people safe ...

Firefighters, police and EMTs can hit the slopes for free every Tuesday and Wednesday, the latest offering for first responders.