This chilly time of year, it always feels like I’ve stepped through a portal after I drive 45 minutes from L.A. and find myself alone with my dog in a winter wonderland. Winding through a shady canyon, you’ll notice big cone Douglas fir, California incense cedar, white alder, California bay and several types of pine trees, including the Jeffrey, lodgepole …
Asia is a continent of contrasts, where sprawling metropolises coexist with breathtaking natural landscapes. Urban trails across Asia offer a unique way to explore this harmony, providing a refreshing escape from the city's bustle while staying close to its vibrant heart. These trails often combine lush greenery, cultural landmarks, and stunning panoramic views, making them perfect for both nature lovers …
“Hello, old friend.” That’s the phrase that popped into my head at the start of my favorite walk recently. This 5.4-mile trek in Griffith Park is a staple of my life in L.A. To date, I’ve traversed it about 400 times, at nearly every time of day, in every season, snaking my way up the hillside as it’s bathed in …
What makes the recently-announced trekking trails curated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department interesting is the sheer variety in terms of terrain. From sholas so dense that they do not let sunlight enter the canopy, forests that offer scope for birdwatching and encounters with tigers, to trails lined with wild flowers and those filled with leeches, the 40 trails across …
The Hooker telescope on Mt. Wilson Institute and a grandson of the observatory’s founder, told The Times last year: “There’s a magic about this mountain.” The Hooker telescope at the Mt. Then the path snakes behind the observatory museum and past Georgia State University’s CHARA Array, an optical interferometer comprised of six telescopes that, their powers combined, form a powerful …
Kings Canyon National Park is known for being a backpacking paradise, but there are plenty of day hikes to enjoy, including the Hotel Creek trail to the Cedar Grove Overlook, pictured here. Trail type: Out and back Length: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 875 feet Estimated time to finish: Four to five hours The South Fork of the Kings …
Editor’s note: This newsletter is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Maggie May, the writer’s dog and hiking companion, poses on a rock at the boundary where the trail enters Angeles National Forest. The cabins were part of the U.S. Forest Service’s “forest summer home initiative,” and one of the most popular areas was …
