The Devil’s Chair Trail at Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area ends at a fenced-in boulder, one of the coolest lookout spots in L.A. County. Prime Desert Woodland Preserve walking trail Distance: 3 miles Elevation gain: Minimal Difficulty: Easy The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a 120-acre open space in Lancaster that’s open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. …
Griffith Observatory — named after Griffith J. Griffith, who donated the money to have it built — is seen on a vintage postcard from Patt Morrison’s collection. So at Christmas 1896 he presented the city with thousands of acres, along with the pious sentiment that would wind up on his statue in Griffith Park: “Public parks are a safety valve …
