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5 Great Places for a Christmas Day Hike in Los Angeles

by Debi Huang

  All month, I’ve been sharing ways to make time in nature part of your holiday traditions. I hope you’ll end on a high note: with a Christmas Day family hike. Last year we enjoyed a day-after Christmas hike and it was the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the holiday stress. It offered us a chance to reconnect with each other away from the house and the … [Read more...]

5 Places to Ice Skate Outside in Los Angeles

by Debi Huang

Okay, I admit it: The Explorers and I have yet to go ice skating – indoors or out. (The Big Explorer has a curious fear of falling and I’m not too sure-footed myself.) But after checking out all the options available right here in Los Angeles, I’m thinking this is the year we finally give it a try. If you’re wondering where you can glide on ice outdoors this holiday … [Read more...]

Field Trip Friday: The Getty Center

by Debi Huang

Ever visited a museum and not gone inside the buildings? Sounds nuts, I know, but that’s what we did this week when we visited the Getty Center. That’s because we spent all of our time outside exploring the Center’s amazing gardens. Our destination: The 134,000-square-foot Central Garden, which lies at the heart of the Getty Center. Who knew that just getting there would be … [Read more...]

Field Trip Friday: Glen Alla Park

by Debi Huang

Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home. The Plan With school back in session, we’re keeping it simple with a trip to one of our favorite neighborhood parks, Glen Alla Park. To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … go explore a … [Read more...]

Field Trip Friday: Nature Walk at the Ballona Wetlands

by Debi Huang

Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home.The PlanEnjoy a family nature walk with friends at the Ballona Wetlands.To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … Head to your local wetlands or marsh. Or seek out a park with a pond or lake and … [Read more...]

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Los Angeles based family nature expert sharing family-friendly outdoor trips in LA since 2009.  Contributor at NaturePlayTrips.com.

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