Although it doesn’t feel like it to non-Angelenos the winter months are here. We are experiencing high winds, impending drizzle, and sixty-degree temperatures. Other phenomena mark this time of year as well. We become aware that living in California, we are in the path of migrations that have been taking place for centuries. Not just the Monarchs who fly through the canyons, but the migration of 90–foot long, 300,000-pound mammals…
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Finding Monarchs in Sycamore Canyon
In Los Angeles, we are lucky. We are lucky because, unlike most major cities, we still have a lot of opportunities to interact with nature. This is why I love living in Los Angeles. It is nature that tells us what the seasons are. Sure,…
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Hiking in Solstice Canyon
From the Angeles National Forest to inner-city places like Griffith Park, the opportunities to hike in Los Angeles are endless. If I want to spend some time out in nature, I tend to head to Malibu. Today, I will give you my guide to hiking…
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Malibu Lagoon and Malibu Country Mart
My first recommendation in Malibu has a lot to offer everyone. It has something for those who like to shop, eat, birdwatch, and surf. Yes, all that can exist at the same place in Malibu. At the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Cross…
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Leo Carrillo State Beach’s Tide Pools
It is nice sometimes to take a break from the city. Take a break from the noise and the visual stimulation of billboards blocking out the sky. A break from feeling so small in a world that is so large and out of control. This…
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An Intro to Griffith Park
Once upon a time D.W. Griffith…..no that’s not right. Once upon a time, Colonel Griffith J. Griffith built California’s largest municipal park. Scratch that, it is not right either. … Once upon a time, Colonel Griffith J. Griffth built the second largest municipal park in…
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Where to get free exercise in Hollywood
You might not automatically think of hiking when you think of Los Angeles, but you should start. You may be surprised by the fact that Greater Los Angeles is a doorway to great hiking, whether it be a day trip away, like Ojai, or right…