Held in memory of conservationist Steve Irwin, Sunday’s National Wildlife Day encourages education about our world’s animals and celebrates those who work to protect them. The animal: California newt The hike: Grotto Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Circle X Ranch is known as home to the landmark Sandstone Peak, but it’s also got the three-mile out-and-back Grotto Trail, …
It’s that time of year again: Summer’s biggest celestial blockbuster, the Perseids meteor shower, graces the night sky through about Aug. 24. An event hosted by the Audubon Center at Debs Park in Highland Park invites you to “come get your hands dirty” to restore the environments of the area’s winged residents. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, …
This weekend, say hello to one of the best bike trails in SoCal. Here’s my standby for those times I want to do it all: the Ojai Valley Trai l. The incredibly scenic path runs 15 miles from the Ventura shoreline to the charming town of Ojai at the base of the Los Padres National Forest. You’ll pass by Topa …
The best way to stay clean this summer is to bathe in the forest. Trailhead: Carbon Canyon Nature Trail Address: 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea Distance: 2-mile loop Elevation: 100 feet Parking: dirt/paved lots 2. Trailhead: Oak Tree Loop Address: 12241 Canyon Drive, Yucaipa Distance: 2.25-mile loop Elevation: 400 feet Parking: dirt lot 3. Cooper Canyon Falls, Angeles National Forest. …
