Get a Head-Start on MLK Vacation Planning at Big Bear
In 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will be celebrated on Monday, January 20. That makes right now the perfect time to get travel plans underway if you’re planning on heading out of town to celebrate. When you’re looking for a place where your MLK vacation can include plenty of outdoor adventure and amazing scenery, look no further than booking your trip to Big Bear, California in the upcoming year.
A January Ski Haven of Fun for Everyone
Every winter, Big Bear, California is transformed into a ski haven of opportunity for outdoor recreation enthusiasts of all skill levels. January is no exception to the rule and over MLK Day, you’ll find the slopes are at their best for exploring. Visitors can pick and choose between spending time on the slopes at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit which combined, offer more than 400 acres of gorgeous terrain to discover. With 55 runs and 17 lifts at your fingertips, it’s certainly worth your while to purchase your ski passes early and make sure you spend as much time as possible making the most of the fun ahead. At Bear Mountain, outdoor enthusiasts will find a plethora of terrain parks to enjoy and ski runs that cater to everyone from beginner to experts on the slopes. Snow Summit is a must for beginners thanks to the comprehensive base areas, but there’s just as much for intermediate and advanced skiers to enjoy here too. Lessons are offered at both locations as well as gear rentals making your MLK Day on the slopes a breeze from start to finish.
Head out and Explore on Snowshoes
When you want to slow things down in Big Bear this MLK Day, consider setting aside some time to head out and explore your surroundings on snowshoes. This is a great activity to add to your January lineup whether you’re heading this way on your own, as a couple on a romantic escape, or alongside a group of family and friends. Snowshoeing is a fun and popular way for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the outdoors here at their own pace. The National Forest trails are open year-round to explorers in this area as long as you have an Adventure Pass in hand that you’ve acquired ahead of time at the Visitor Center. When you plan on heading out to snowshoe on your own, you won’t need to worry about packing all your own gear for your Big Bear adventure over MLK Day because local places like Goldsmith’s Sports have snowshoe rentals readily available upon request. If you prefer to head out and explore alongside a knowledgeable guide instead, group tours can be booked through the Big Bear Discover Center this time of year. This is a fun way to head out with kids when you’re looking to make it an experience that’s equal parts fun in nature and informative too. Your guide will lead you through the San Bernardino National Forest and point out wildlife, points of interest, and historically relevant facts along the way. The team over at Action Tours in town also leads snowshoe tours in the wintertime that can be customized according to skill level. You’ll need to reserve your place ahead of time but once you do, everything you need including all your gear will be waiting for you and ready to go when you arrive.
Have Fun on the Tubing Hills in Good Company
Your MLK Day vacation to Big Bear isn’t quite complete without planning to set aside some time on the itinerary for tubing in good company! Make sure to head over to the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park while you’re in town to enjoy sliding in a controlled, yet thrilling environment that everyone in your traveling crew is sure to love. Over at Big Bear Snow Play, you can keep the tubing fun going well past sundown by purchasing tickets to tube during their nighttime glow tubing events which are typically offered on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to tubing, these stops put you within easy reach of the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain where you’ll enjoy zipping down the mountain in true alpine style!
Book Your Big Bear Getaway Today
Now is exactly the right time to begin turning your Big Bear travel plans into a reality. When you’re planning on enjoying time here over MLK Day in 2025, the team at Big Bear Cabins is happy to help you get settled into just the right Big Bear vacation rental to top off your trip in luxury, comfort, convenience, and style. Let our team handle all of the details of your stay so you can focus exclusively on the fun ahead. We can’t wait to help you make it a one-of-a-kind vacation from start to finish and we look forward to seeing you in California soon!
