We’d been to nearby Malibu Lagoon State Beach several times, yet had no idea Legacy Park was right across the highway. It makes for a great addition to a day exploring the beach. The 15-acre Legacy Park is a sort of central park in the heart of Malibu. There’s a flat path that meanders through the park, which features four important native coastal habitats – coastal … [Read more...]
5 Great Places for a Christmas Day Hike in Los Angeles
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...]
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...]
Field Trip Friday: The Audubon Center at Debs Park
The Audubon Center at Debs Park is an environmental education and conservation center for the communities of northeast Los Angeles. Its mission is too cool not to mention: “to inspire people to experience, understand and care for the local natural world.” What I didn’t realize before our visit is that the Audubon Center at Debs Park is just one small part of the 282.3-acre … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Malibu Bluffs Park
Halloween’s delights and excitements had us all pretty tired out this week, so heading to a park seemed like the perfect antidote. The sunny afternoon and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean didn’t hurt, either. Malibu Bluffs Park is what I wish every park could be – a combination of traditional playground features and plenty of amazing natural elements. Like hiking trails, … [Read more...]