Archive for Parks

25 Fun & Free Things to Do in San Diego

Jan 26, 2012 by

Having fun in San Diego doesn’t require a lot of money; in fact, many things to see and do here are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather year-round, and a variety [...]

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Hawthorne’s Eucalyptus Park and the Larry Guidi Skatepark

Dec 12, 2011 by

Nearby the Hawthorne outdoor Pool, (a well run facility and great place for swimmers of all abilities), located on Inglewood Blvd is Eucalyptus Park and its sister facility—the Larry Guidi Skatepark or aka as the [...]

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Huntington Beach’s Central Park – an Urban Oasis

Nov 26, 2011 by

Geographically, there are 350 acres in Huntington Beach’s Central Park, making it the largest city owned park in Orange County. There’s no question that Huntington Beach’s Central Park provides immediate stress relief and creates an [...]

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Have you seen the Rowena Reservoir Lately?

Oct 20, 2011 by

Well, if you haven’t today isn’t the day. Located on the border between Silver Lake and Los Feliz, Rowena Reservoir is a park right out of a fairy tale; palm tree lined pathways, freshly mulched [...]

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Surfing, Swimming, and Hiking at Carlsbad State Beach

Sep 22, 2011

Being able to enjoy the ocean while waking up to the sound of the surf, is one of life’s most special joys. And, during my stay at the

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Linnie Canal Park in Venice, Califonia

Sep 15, 2011

Indeed, when you walk the Venice Canals, you’re very likely to see much of the wildlife that call the Canals home. However, if you don’t, you’ll definitely want to view Linnie Canal Park. Here, you’ll [...]

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Mapping The Nature Conservancy’s Top Ten California Natural Treasures

Aug 22, 2011

The Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money to federal, state and local governments to purchase land, water and wetlands for the benefit of all Americans, was created by Congress in 1964. Over the [...]

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Hollywood’s Garden of Oz

Jul 28, 2011

If you’re in the mood to do a little exploring in the Hollywood Hills, after passing by the Two Stone Gates, you’ll be able to locate the Garden of Oz. Created by artist Gail Cottman, [...]

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Roger’s Gardens in Corona Del Mar has 7 acres of Garden Heaven

Jun 08, 2011

Seven acres of garden heaven await you at Roger’s Gardens , located in Corona del Mar. Here, you’ll find wave after wave of lush landscaping, color and greenery, exquisite rooms and galleries filled with collectibles, [...]

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Lincoln Park – History and Transformation

Jun 07, 2011

Recently, when researching a story in East LA, I discovered Lincoln Park. When traveling down Mission Road, just past the USC Health Sciences Campus, is where it’s located. Upon first blush its small lake with [...]

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The Mile Square Park – A Surprise Package in Fountain Valley

Apr 05, 2011

At first glance, the Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, looks just like a typical neighborhood park. However, that perception changes into reality as you explore the park, and discover its long list of unique [...]

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A Guide for California Wildflower Lovers

Apr 04, 2011

Every year, many of California’s State Parks become a land of beauty and wonder. With over 6,000 native plants and wildflower species, Springtime is the time they bloom in full blown color. Not sure where [...]

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The Environmental Nature Center makes Learning a Breeze

Mar 15, 2011

It starts the moment you pull into the parking lot and walk into the state of the art Environmental Nature Center Green Building, the first of its kind in Orange County. It’s an 8,500 square [...]

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Fairview Park and Nature Preserve is all about people

Mar 02, 2011

We all know which rules to abide by when we go to a wildlife preserve. Usually, that means that picnics, bikes and pets are usually not part of the experience. So we typically share the [...]

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