The day after Earth Day, the sun was shining and the air was fresh, so I took the opportunity to ride the Ballona Creek bike trail. Last time I tried to ride the trail, the first entry point was closed for construction. Today, I entered at next entry point and had no difficulties. Close to the [...]

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 sunset, when the Seder began, and dinner had been served, I was already contemplating my next sojourn for Travelin’ Local. Although I’ve been [...]

With the hint of spring in the air last weekend, I decided to ride a bike trail I’ve had my eye on, the Metro Orange Line Bicycle Path. After having gone through a major clean-up effort, the Orange Line Trail looks great, and rides even better. I didn’t ride the entire trail, but entered it via the [...]

Yesterday’s weather was the reason so many come to Southern California—it couldn’t have been better; sunny, not too hot, light breeze, clear skies, fresh air, and a late Sunday afternoon type of quiet. So I packed up my bike (it fits in the back seat of my car because it’s a folding bike), and went for [...]

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 park’s waterfall had managed to regenerate itself. At first blush, being that the last time I was here, the waterfall [...]