Located in the San Fernando Valley between the 101 and the 405, the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is a natural refuge in an otherwise seemingly endless sprawl of homes and buildings. Home to over 200 species of birds, an urban lake, and many native California plants, this ambitious park has a lot going for it.… Read more »
Search Results for:
Subway Cave
Tucked away just outside the northern border of Lassen Volcanic National Park is a smooth-walled cave formed from a lava flow 20,000 years ago. Lava surged through fissures near Old Station and flowed 16 miles to the north through Hat Creek Valley. The lava near the surface cooled and slowed while the still hot lava… Read more »
Oat Mountain Trail
One of the most exciting things about hiking in Los Angeles is exploring the diverse landscapes that make up Southern California. Head to the San Gabriel Mountains for coniferous forests and alpine air. Or visit Joshua Tree National Park to experience the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Or turn to the Santa Monica Mountains for coastal… Read more »
Baylands and Shoreline Birding Loop
The Palo Alto Baylands and Shoreline at Mountain View are two side-by-side parks on the southwestern edge of the San Francisco Bay with an incredible variety of birds as well as breezy water views and Coast Range vistas. This mostly flat and accessible 4.5-mile loop visits birding hotspots in the parks at Adobe Creek, Charleston… Read more »
Rattlesnake Ledge
Enjoy sweeping views of the Snoqualmie River Valley from the rocky outcropping of Rattlesnake Ledge, one of the most popular hikes in the Seattle area.
Teepee Trail
One of my favorite things about hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains is that there is always something new to discover. From the gorgeous Cooper Canyon Falls to the iconic summit of Mount Baldy to the ruins found on Echo Mountain, you could spend a lifetime exploring this range and never get bored. So, when… Read more »
Dry Creek Falls
Dry Creek Falls is a popular and relatively easily accessed waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge, located just off the Pacific Crest Trail in Cascade Locks near the Bridge of the Gods. The trail to reach it is shaded, mildly graded, and open year-round, making this a great destination for just about any hiker at… Read more »
Upper Arroyo Seco Loop
Tucked along Pasadena’s western border is the Arroyo Seco. Featuring an eclectic mix of traditional green spaces as well as more wilderness areas, this local park is home to 22 miles of hiking trails, including the Lower Arroyo Seco Loop, the Rose Bowl Loop, and the 2.1-mile Upper Arroyo Seco Loop. While it isn’t a… Read more »
Ramona Falls
The trek to Ramona Falls is one of the most popular and well-traveled hikes in Oregon, and for good reason. This relatively moderate 7-ish mile loop offers up dense forest cover, the Wild and Scenic Sandy River, occasional views of nearby Mount Hood, and — of course — the truly spellbinding 120-foot tall cascades of… Read more »
Oak Flat Loop Trail
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is truly a sight to behold. Located in southwestern Colorado, this scar on the Earth’s crust gives you a glimpse of some of the most ancient rocks in the continent. Two million years of erosion and weathering by the Gunnison River exposed the canyon walls, which feature brightly… Read more »