Big Bear Lake: Big Bear Sports - Bear Mountain

The terrain around Big Bear Lake is a pine-forested mountain basin in the San Bernardino Mountains, which has shaped both the town’s layout and its visitor economy. At roughly 2,060 metres above sea level, the city borders Big Bear Lake, a reservoir impounded on Bear Creek; boating, fishing and shoreline recreation set the pace in warmer months. Winter brings skiers and snowboarders to nearby Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. The lake is also home to Big Bear Solar Observatory, a research facility operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Explore additional webcams nearby to understand how Big Bear Lake relates to the San Bernardino Mountains.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.