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hat’s better than lounging on your cabin’s deck, soak-ing up rays, feeding

your nose with pine-scented aromas, and listening to the natural music of chirping birds? Not much.

What’s better than being in your slippers and bathrobe with a cup of hot java, curled up next to a crackling fire reading the latest best-seller? Not much.

What’s better than sitting in a steamy outdoor Jacuzzi frothing with bubbles, a glass of pinot noir in your hand, and snowflakes gently falling on

your head? Not much. When it comes to rest and relaxation

in Big Bear Lake, there’s really not muchto it. In today’s hectic world the best thing you can do is take a time-out andjust chill. The mountains are 180 degreesopposite to the city. This is a world of serenity, solitude, and tranquility.

Maybe you want to dip your toes in the lake, feed the ducks, and watch the sailboats drift by. Maybe you want to take a boat onto the lake and go with the flow. Maybe an afternoon nap on the porch looking at the trees and clear skies is what you need. Make it simple

TIME OUT to just chill.

W and let the warmth of the sun and coolness of the freshwater lake blend together to soothe your mind and soul.

Four Seasons to UnwindIt doesn’t matter what time of year

you visit Big Bear Lake because nature

is always here to comfort you. In the

spring, brightly colored flowers blossom,

the lake sparkles like an engagement

ring, birds whistle beautiful songs, and

sunsets glow. Summertime is like a

Zen master who will teach you how to

appreciate the finer things in life.

Come autumn, you’ll find bliss

while surrounded by fluttering golden

and auburn leaves. Daytime tempera-

tures are mildly to moderately perfect

for an afternoon walk in the woods, and

at night there’s nothing like snuggling

under a down comforter with your

favorite warm beverage. In winter it’s

a given that wood-burning fireplaces

are the heart of cabins and lodges. Just

peek outside, and you’ll see smoky

chimneys up and down the street.

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