Since 2007, Miss Liberty has been cruising up and down Big Bear Lake.  Pine Knot Marina is home to the largest tour boat to cruise Big Bear Lake. Partner Jack Carnine notes “We hope to make the Big Bear community proud by housing the largest and most unique tourist attraction this town has seen - for both first-time guests looking to discover the natural beauty and serenity of Big Bear Lake, and for local residents who can enjoy year-round cruising." This hour and 1/2 narrated tour of Big Bear Lake includes an enriched history dating back to 1845. The Miss Liberty seats and highlights the history and celebrity homes and stories. You can tell Captain Jack likes his job.  His somewhat dry sense of humor will keep you entertained as you learn the history that is Big Bear Lake. You’ll see Olivia Newton John’s old and current place, listen to…

It was a beautiful, sunny day at the Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheatre in Big Bear Lake.  Chairs were set up in front of the stage, and food was being served from local restaurants like The Copper Q, El Jacalito and PapaJacks bar & grill.  Coors Light, Sierra Nevada and Dos Equis were flowing at the edge of the water. Profits from the charity concert will benefit the Moonridge Animal Park, which rose from the ashes of the 1959 forest fires that devastated the natural eco-system of the San Bernardino Mountains. Dedicated to the preservation of its indigenous species, the park is a fully licensed, designated care and rehabilitation facility for injured wildlife and confiscated animals.  The 50-year lease on the present site came to an end in February 2010. A short distance away from the current location, the new plans are in effect to design, construct an manage in regard…