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Every week, we’ll take you along on the soft-dirt trails around L.A. as well as the cement-topped spots where nature incredibly thrives. We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga. And you’ll find plenty of tips on how to get started on your new outdoors life and what gear you’ll need.
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L.A. County is full of coyotes. Knowing what to do when you see one will better keep you, your pets and the coyote safe from harm.
Piute Ponds is the largest freshwater marsh in L.A. County and, thanks to its location, attracts an estimated 300 bird species to its grounds on Edwards Air Force Base.
It’s the perfect time of year to start exploring the desert near L.A. These hikes are closer than Joshua Tree National Park, and a lot less crowded.
An effort to add 118,000 acres to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is coming to a head in Congress. Here’s why you should support it.
It is exceedingly rare to spot a mountain lion while out hiking in Southern California. But should you see one, these expert tips will help you know what to do next.
Reservations for campgrounds near wildflower blooms are opening up. Book one now before they disappear.
Are you a space nerd? Consider taking a hike at Mt. Wilson, where discoveries of how our universe works continue to be made.
Big Santa Anita Canyon is considered one of the most beautiful corners of Angeles National Forest, featuring waterfalls, tree canopy and more. After being devastated by the Bobcat fire in 2020, it finally reopened Wednesday.
No one wants to be on their phone while out enjoying nature, but using apps like iNaturalist and others can maximize, not distract, from the experience.
Southern California is on fire again. If you’re still hankering to go outdoors, try these trails that are far away from the burned areas.
