Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

A Southern California college student who went missing in a popular mountain town over the weekend has been found dead in Big Bear Lake. Tanner Prentiss, 22, was last seen on May 17 at around 12: ...

Famed bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow briefly flew the coop July 4 during Big Bear Lake fireworks celebration. By late Saturday night, they had returned.

The group that runs the 24-hour camera feed of the nest has asked people to stop harassing, bullying and doxing organizers of the July 4 fireworks show.

A Southern California college student who went missing in a popular mountain town over the weekend has been found dead in Big Bear Lake. Tanner Prentiss, 22, was last seen on May 17 at around 12: ...

Discover why California’s Big Bear Lake ranked No. 1 in the United States by USA Today. Enjoy fishing, boating, skiing and outdoor adventures at top destination.

Discover why California’s Big Bear Lake ranked No. 1 in the United States by USA Today. Enjoy fishing, boating, skiing and outdoor adventures at top destination.

Big Bear Lake is already one of California’s premiere locations to celebrate Oktoberfest, having hosted major events for the German holiday for over 50 years.

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- A man reported missing in California's Big Bear Lake over the weekend was found dead Monday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office said.

Big Bear eaglets get ready to fly: See how they’ve grown They’ve come a long way: Two of the three hatchlings, shown at left on March 11, survived.