If you're looking for an outdoor spot with something to interest everyone in your family, I highly suggest checking out Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. The park has a number of different areas – a duck pond, a stream with waterfalls, a forest, hiking trails, toddler play structures, picnic sites and more. Our biggest challenge was deciding where to explore first! For our … [Read more...]
The Best Spots in Los Angeles for Winter Outdoor Fun
Los Angeles has its fair share of traffic problems, smog, rude, stressed-out drivers and overcrowded attractions. But as a native, I can tell you that the amazing weather almost makes up for all of that. We’ve had some cold and rainy days this winter, true enough. But more often than not, we’ve had sunny, clear skies with plenty of reason to be outside and enjoy it. … [Read more...]
Temescal Gateway Park: Nature Getaway in the City
I’d been to Temescal Gateway Park plenty of times before having kids. The draw for me then was a nice, short hike to a waterfall not far from the city. Even after having kids, I still thought of Temescal as a nice place to go hiking. In fact, I took my oldest there a couple of years ago and thoroughly wore him out. After that, I figured the place didn’t have much to offer in … [Read more...]
Intro to Franklin Canyon Park: A Nature Walk with the Children’s Nature Institute
The Children’s Nature Institute (CNI) offers fun and educational guided Family Walks through some of Los Angeles’ most beautiful natural parks. I decided to give one a try this past weekend – at Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills. In spite of the high temperatures and my son’s lingering cold symptoms, we really enjoyed ourselves. That’s thanks in part to our terrific … [Read more...]