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Canoe Tours at The Discovery Center

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Learn how to canoe on a relaxed 2-hour guided tour of beautiful Big Bear Lake around the Grout Bay.

 

After a quick paddling lesson, you will paddle along the shore looking for beaver, great blue herons, and ducklings.

 

Along the way you will learn the natural history of the Big Bear Valley along with the various flora and fauna found in the area.

 

Meet at the Discovery Center about 15 – 20 minutes early, and caravan to the lake at Captain John’s Fawn Harbor. They provide water and even a snack, so bring the kids and make some great memories with us on the lake!

 

Children must be at least 6 years old and must be accompanied by an adult of course.

 

Tours are limited to only 14 people and reservations are recommended.

 

Call (909) 382-2790 or (909) 866-3437 for reservations. Costs for adults is $25, and children (6-12) are only $15.

 

You could plan a tour for any Thursday through Sunday now through September 6.

 

Tours are from 4pm -6pm and on Sunday they do have an extra morning tour available starting at 9am – 11am as well as the normal 4pm -6pm tour.

 

So get out there get some exercise and enjoy the scenery of our beautiful community!

 

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Learn How To Paddle A Canoe In a 2-hour Tour

Friday, June 19th, 2009

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Why not see Big Bear in a different way and learn how to paddle a canoe of your very own at the same time?

The Discovery Center has put together a 2-hour guided tour that includes a quick paddling. There’s more than learning how to paddle in this very informative activity.  Besides seeing nature up close and personal you will cruise along the shoreline looking for beaver, great blue herons, ducklings, and fish breeching the water.  

The tour guide will also teach you about the natural history of the Big Bear Valley as well as the multiple varieties of flora and fauna found in the area.

Tours also include water and a snack. Your tour will begin with a caravan to the lake.

Children must be at least 6 years old and all children need to be accompanied by an adult.  Tours are limited to 14 people, reservations recommended. Call (909) 382-2790 or (909) 866-3437 for reservations. Fee: Adults $25, Children (6-12) $15 Dates: May 22-May 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; 4pm-6pm & Sunday; 9am-11am.
June 4 –September 6: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; 4pm-6pm & Sunday; 9am-11am.

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