Hiking the trails at the Vicente Bluff Reserve is a fantastic excursion for all ages and fitness abilities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. An easy, well-maintained hike with free parking, these trails offer stunning cliff side ocean views as well as educational opportunities. The Vicente Bluff Reserve includes the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, a Native… Read more »
Search Results for:
Silver Lake Reservoir
The Silver Lake Reservoir loop is the perfect jaunt for those looking for a short, fairly easy walk close to the heart of the city that still feels steeped in nature and history. At 2 miles, the loop should only take around 45 minutes, which makes it the perfect afternoon outing. The paved paths and… Read more »
6 Great Nature Preserves In SoCal
As nature lovers, we recognize that it’s crucial to preserve our most beautiful natural landscapes. Although Los Angeles offers seemingly endless hikes, nature preserves are a great way to explore the best of what SoCal has to offer, oftentimes without the crowds that you find at national parks or popular hiking spots. Nature preserves are… Read more »
10 Best Shady SoCal Hikes For Summer
Just because the weather is getting hotter doesn’t mean our love for hikes is going away! Sometimes a few hours on the trail is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Getting sunburned and overheated isn’t exactly anyone’s favorite summer activity, though. Luckily there are plenty of SoCal hikes that are shady enough that… Read more »
Interview: Daniel Gaines, Hiking Therapist
You’ve probably noticed, but two things that had a huge surge in popularity over the past few years of shutdowns and pandemics were 1). people going outdoors and 2). people paying more attention to their mental health. So it’s not entirely surprising to find out that some mental health professionals have left behind the offices… Read more »
Major Griffith Park Road Closed To Cars (For Now)
On July 5th, 2022, Los Angeles cyclists celebrated a big victory when officials closed down a 3/4 mile stretch of Griffith Park Drive to traffic. The decision came on the heels of a tragic accident back in April, when cyclist Andrew Jelbert was struck and killed by a speeding car. We’ve discussed before the importance… Read more »
Op Ed: The PUBLIC Lands Act Strengthens Protections, Expands Access to the Outdoors for Californians
With summer underway, one of my favorite family activities is getting outdoors and exploring California’s public lands—from the Pacific Ocean to the Yosemite Valley to the shores of Lake Tahoe. With the trails and scenery serving as an outdoor classroom, it’s our chance to connect with each other and with the stunning nature around us.… Read more »
Betty B. Dearing Trail and the Rainforest Trail
If you’re looking for a bit of a challenging hike with rewarding city views, beautiful shaded groves, and bustling wildlife, the Betty B. Dearing Trail is perfect. This 5 mile out-and-back is dog-friendly and features a plethora of diverse terrain that will make the approximately 2.5 hours fly by. From twisty switch-backs to fallen logs… Read more »
7 Tough Hikes near San Francisco
There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment after pushing through exhaustion to reach a summit. When I reach summits like Mount Whitney, I feel my confidence grow and my perception of what I am able to achieve shift higher. I think it is the greatest hiking high. It is why I keep doing tough… Read more »
New Wildflower Exhibit At The San Diego Natural History Museum
California is known for many things, including its beautiful annual wildflower blooms all over the state. As of Spring 2021, Photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter are exhibiting their stunning wildflower photographs at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The exhibit, titled “California Blooming,” features 35 original photographs taken by the duo over the course… Read more »