Exploring Los Angeles' great outdoors doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, a day on the trails or at the beach is much less expensive than a day at an amusement park. And yet I'm willing to guess that more SoCal residents have season passes to Disneyland than to the California State Parks. Why not become an annual pass holder to the outdoors instead? These annual … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Gardens in L.A.: The NHMLA Nature Gardens
We’re big fans of the Natural History Museum here in Los Angeles. What with dinosaurs, stuffed mammals and birds, plus tons of gems and minerals – not to mention the seasonal butterfly and spider pavilions – we can easily spend an entire day there. But guess what? There's an entire outdoor area you don't want to miss. In the spring of 2014, work on the NHMLA Nature … [Read more...]
All Aboard! Using Metrolink to Connect With Nature in Southern California
It’s pretty common knowledge that traffic here in Southern California can have its moments. In an effort to bypass some of the stress, and to help reduce our carbon footprint, we’ve started using public transit to help us reach various nature destinations. (Note: For those not familiar with public transportation in Southern California, let’s just say it has its limitations. … [Read more...]
The Big List of Outdoor Adventures for Los Angeles Kids
Los Angeles may be well known for the Hollywood Sign and seriously awful traffic. But those of us who call L.A. home also know it is full of amazing outdoor places for families to play and explore year round. This big list of outdoor adventures for Los Angeles kids is a great place to get some inspiration. No more excuses for not being able to find somewhere to explore nature … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Vista Hermosa Natural Park
We’ve seen our fair share of beautiful views here in Los Angeles, many of which few people even realize are there. This week we discovered another such gem at Vista Hermosa Natural Park, found at the western gateway to downtown Los Angeles. This 10.5-acre park is a product of the combined efforts of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Mountains Recreation and … [Read more...]