… in dirtiest air in America, that is.

The American Lung Association released their annual “State of the Air” report today. And while generally, things are better, they still ain’t so good. Especially here in the Los Angeles – Long Beach – Riverside area, which has the worst air in the entire country.

And not only did we take home the prize in one category, but we ranked highest in smog and all three categories of air pollution – ozone, long-term particulates, and short-term particulates.

All the more reason to get up into those mountains every once in a while …

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by Casey Schreiner

Founder and Editor of Modern Hiker, Author of "Day Hiking Los Angeles." "Discovering Griffith Park," and "Cloud Spotting." Walking Meditator, Native Plant Enthusiast.