Ho ho ho and happy holidays to all—especially to my fellow Anglo-Indian Rum Cake and fruitcake fanatics. As much as I adore a boozy Christmas rum cake, I do not adore what it does to my butt, thighs, or sense of self-worth. Which is why this year, I’m reinventing one of my favorite holiday traditions: …
If you’ve spent more than seven minutes in Big Bear Lake, someone has already recommended Castle Rock Trail to you. And for good reason—it’s easily the most popular hike in the valley and comes with some of the best lake views this mountain town has to offer. Most visitors huff and puff their way up …
I love surrounding myself with friends and family who love food the way I love food. These are my people—the ones who respond to my IG DMs at 6 a.m. with, “Yes, send the recipe,” instead of, “Why are you awake?” As the self-appointed Summit Snacker of the San Bernardino Mountains, it is my sacred …
What can you do this snow season of 2025, when Big Bear Lake Skips Winter: A Local’s Guide to December Without Snow? Yes, there are still so many Big Bear Lake winter activities without snow. Or: When Skiing in a Bikini Is Technically Possible but Emotionally Unacceptable. What do you do in Big Bear Lake …
Anyone who uses the term “I’m bored” does not have cats. I have friends who complain about boredom. I have never been bored a day in my life. I can’t even fathom what boredom might look like in a day filled with work, cleaning the house, trying to find me time on the high elevation …