Last week I mentioned that the explorers and I are on a mission: To discover the best parks for exploring nature in Los Angeles. Douglas Park in Santa Monica is just a few minutes from our house and seemed like a good place to start.You wouldn’t know this place had much to offer in the way of nature play from the front. In fact, all you can see from the very busy Wilshire Blvd. … [Read more...]
Exploring Nature in Hancock Park: The George C. Page Museum & the La Brea Tar Pits
For a day of family fun, try exploring nature in Hancock Park at the George C. Page Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits. We didn’t head there with the intention of exploring Hancock Park, but that’s what happened. In fact, I visited the museum countless times as a kid, but never knew the outdoor play space was even there. Our visit started with a look-see around the George C. … [Read more...]
Our Rainy Day Discovery: Del Rey Lagoon
I’m bummed. Our family nature club outing yesterday was called off due to rain. Not that those of us in the group minded the rain; the location I’d chosen closes during inclement weather and a spokesperson suggested we reschedule because the rain didn’t seem to be letting up.Since I hadn’t devised a plan B ahead of time, I called the whole adventure off. And then wallowed in my … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is synonymous with movie stars and Hollywood. When folks visit for the very first time, they want nothing more than to see a famous actor up close, watch a live television show taping, or maybe even stumble upon a film shoot at some exotic location. Those of us who call this place home know just how much more Los Angeles has to offer. This list of our favorite … [Read more...]
Wondrous Wildflowers at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
I’ve wanted to see the elusive California poppy fields at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve for years. I’ve long envied the glorious photos of bright orange blooms blanketing the hillsides and wanted to see this fantastic display of nature in person. The trick is in the timing. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve usually opens in mid-March and stays open … [Read more...]