Dawn’s Fireside Journal 12/22/25
Christmas in Waterville Valley feels like stepping into a snow globe. Soft lights glowing against the fresh snow,…
Dawn’s Diary 11-26-25
Here it is, bear cubs, opening weekend! Such a magical time of year and this season will NOT…
Dawn’s Diaries 10/24/2025
Snow is on its way, and we couldn’t be more excited! The trails will be sparkling; the slopes…
Dawn’s Diaries 9-19-25
It seems someone hit the fast-forward button on the seasons. Just the other day the Valley was wrapped…
Dawn’s Diary 8-1-25
With wildflowers still in bloom and the stars putting on their nightly show, August feels like that sweet…
Dawn’s Diary 6-9-25
The first song that came on this morning as I was starting my morning routine at the desk…
Dawn’s Diary 5-16-25
The last several days have been amazing, with all the beautiful people here for the Shine Conference! We…
Dawn’s Diary 4-24-25
Are you all enjoying the warmer weather like we are? It’s been so nice putting the snow shovels…
Dawn’s Diary 4-9-25
Hello, Black Bear Friends and Family! Can you believe it’s SPRING and all the great spring/summer activities are…
Dawn’s Diary 3-25-25
What an amazing season it has been! We met so many wonderful people, welcomed in a bunch of…
Dawn’s Diary 2-28-25
Wow! What a spectacular last couple of weeks here at Black Bear Lodge. All the snowfall and the…
Dawn’s Diary 2-6-25
It’s great to sit with a huge cup of hot cocoa and listen to the day’s adventures from…
Dawn’s Diary 1-24-25
It’s here, you guys! It’s FINALLY here! Toyota Waterville Freestyle WORLD CUP!!!!!!!! This is such an honor and…
Dawn’s Diary 1-16-25
Here we are, another MLK weekend approaching quickly, and I do believe it is going to be a…
Dawn’s Diary 12-29-24
The mountain’s alive, with the sound of shredding! (sang in the voice of Julie Andrews, and I know…
Dawn’s Diary 11-15-24
Hello Black Bear Fam! Everybody enjoying the cool days and brisk nights? Perfect time to sit by the…
Dawn’s diary 11-1-24
Here we go into another amazing winter season, folks! We have seen a few flakes here and there,…
Dawn’s Diary 10-10-24
Are you as excited for this weekend as we are?! This weekend is going to be pack filled…
Dawn’s Diary 9-27-24
How beautiful are the leaves when they grow old, so full of light and color before a breeze…
Dawn’s Diary 9-4-24
Can you smell the crispness in the air?! Fall is coming and I am so excited to see…
End of Summer Bash this weekend!!!!
I just love the summer here in the valley, but the End of Summer Bash is always a…
Dawn’s Diary 8-21-24
Another beautiful week here at the Black Bear Lodge! Weather has been a bit rainy, but when the…
Dawn’s Diary 8-14-24
The next 3 weeks here at the Black Bear Lodge are just the absolute perfect time to get…