With the sun shining, cool breeze, and clear skies, this weekend I decided to explore the Escondido Falls Trail. I love waterfalls—although I don’t think this pursuit has a psychiatric designation–nonetheless I’m always on the [...]
In the spirit of “Buy Nothing Day,” I went hiking on Black Friday. I did wake up early–not for the Early Bird Specials– my plan was to go to Griffith Park for a hike to [...]
While researching my Mapping Swimming Pools in LA article, I discovered a new trail I wanted to hike–Bronson Canyon. The trail’s mount begins in Griffith Park, and twists and turns all the way up to [...]
After doing a bit of research, I found out that after a four year closure, the Hollywood Reservoir’s walking trail has reopened. Like many, anything with the word Hollywood preceding the sentence piques my interest. [...]
During my recent hiking foray on the “Hollyridge Trail” to reach the Hollywood sign, I was intrigued by the indelible mark and beauty of the ever ever-present foliage, plants, and growths which garnered most of [...]
I’ve always been fascinated by the Hollywood sign. And even more important to me—I’ve always wanted to see it up-close. This Saturday, I got pretty close. I went into the Hollywood Hills going north on [...]
A friend invited me to share Passover Seder at their house in beautiful San Diego. Of course, I brought myself, my appetite, and my Nikon. So I graciously accepted her invitation, and after the evening [...]
Nestled tightly toward the top of Mulholland Dr, in the hills of Beverly Hills, is Coldwater Canyon Park. “Set atop chaparral-covered canyons, it provides a haven of natural beauty in the midst of Los Angeles’ [...]
I’m on my way back down to the base of Temescal Canyon. If you’ve been following me on my trek over the previous two posts, you were able to watch me as I made it [...]
"I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" By Martin Luther King, Jr. “..I would move on by Greece and take my mind to Mount Olympus. And I would see Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Euripides and Aristophanes assembled around [...]
It’s true. Temescal Gateway Park is a Los Angeles hiker’s dream. I hiked there a few months ago, but due to all the rain we’ve recently had, I was very curious to see if the [...]
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