Summer in Big Bear with kids

The town of Big Bear Lake may be Southern California’s favorite snow destination in winter, but this small community has a lot going on in summer, too. An easy drive from San Bernardino, CA, Big Bear is at a respectable 6752 feet in elevation, making it a legit mountain destination for families, with pine forests, wildlife, and plenty of hiking and biking. Here’s what to do and where to stay in … [Read more...]

End of summer hurrah: Boat rental from Cruzin

Happy Labor Day! We hope you're having a fun, sun-filled, and relaxed day off, this unofficial last day of summer. We're spending our Labor Day in boating on a local lake. Do we own a boat? Nope! But as it turns out, it's easy to rent a boat for a day. Families can rent fishing boats, ski boats, sailboats, speedboats, and even houseboats from Cruzin, a boat rental website for boat owners … [Read more...]