Posts Tagged ‘Holcomb Valley’

Big Bear History-There’s gold in them there hills…

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Most folks know that Holcomb Valley is the place where gold was mined and taken from the mountains.  Did you know that many people still have claims up there and mine today!  I know this for a fact, as I am a miner!  I belong to two mining groups in the high desert and they both have claims up here! 

I must tell you that it is slim pickins, or should I say hard diggin, but you can  bet there is flour gold and a few pickers right here in our valley.  A friend of mine from the desert area told me of a place he found to find some little nuggets.  Ok, I am listening now!  Sure shootin, we will be going to that area in a few weeks.  I will let you know how it goes.

Mining is hard, dusty, dirty work in the mountains.  But I will tell you that when you see that shine in the bottom of your pan, you just keep digging!

The Discovery Center can give you mining information and I will be happy to assist you with reservations so you will be able to rest your weary head. 

Give me a call!

Susan

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Holcomb Valley

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Big Bear has a rich history in gold! At one time, Big Bear Valley was a thriving community focused on gold extraction. There are a few remaining signs of this history featured in a driving tour through Holcomb Valley.

The drive is approximately 11.6 miles over a dirt road. There are a few stops at points of interest, among them are, the Hangman’s Tree, Pigmy Cabin, Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Metzger Mine to name just a few.

The drive takes approximately three hours. Free maps and directions are available on the North Shore at the Big Bear Discovery Center.

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