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Tour the L.A. River

July 21, 2010

Hidden LA, a really great blog that you should probably be checking out anyway, just offered a driving and walking tour of the L.A. River that was a great success – completely selling out in a matter of hours. The event was so successful, in fact, that they’re offering two more tours. On Sunday, August [...]

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Map of L.A. in 1880

July 12, 2010

It is kind of insane to think about just how fast L.A. grew from a sleepy village surrounded by orchards into a world-class megalopolis, but L.A. is so good at paving over its history that it’s tough to get a good perspective on it. Recently, the excellent L.A. History tweeted out this link to an [...]

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New Mountain Lion Kittens in the Santa Monicas

June 23, 2010

The Santa Monica Mountains are home to some great local hiking, but we also share this territory with some of the most urban mountain lions in the country. Since 2002, researchers have been tracking and monitoring 19 mountain lions in the mountains, and over the past month they were witness to the birth of three [...]

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Charity Hike Update

June 18, 2010

It sounds like the snow is pretty much clear from Mount Baldy, so we’ll be in good shape when Team Modern Hiker heads out for our charity hike to help Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up on July 3rd. I want to thank everyone who’s already donated, and the 12 other hikers who are [...]

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Climb Some Stairs This Weekend

June 10, 2010

For those who like their hiking a bit more urban … and involving more staircases, then you’ll be happy to know that the team behind the Big Parade is back again, and gearing up for a 2-day, 35 mile walk through Los Angeles, including 101 public staircases. The event kicks off Friday morning with an [...]

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Hiking Mount Lee to the Hollywood Sign

May 18, 2010

Get up close and personal with two of L.A.’s landmarks on this moderate 6.5 mile out-and-back in Griffith Park — the iconic Hollywood Sign AND the Batcave from the 60′s TV series “Batman.” This dog-friendly route is popular with local hikers, fitness buffs, and equestrians, and is a good way to tack a local workout [...]

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Hiking with Dogs

May 4, 2010

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is “Can I take my dog on this trail?” The short answer on my FAQ page is “Generally, YES on Federal Land, NO on State Land” – but it’s not always the case … and in areas like the Santa Monica Mountains, where there’s a complicated [...]

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Sierra Club Covers L.A. Mountains

April 29, 2010

I just stumbled across this feature article on the Sierra Club’s web site and had to share it – former L.A. Times columnist Brendan Buhler has written a fantastic piece on L.A.’s relationship with the Angeles National Forest. In the article, he touches upon the area’s human and natural history, highlighting some of the unique [...]

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Have You Ever Wondered What It Looks Like Inside One Of Those USFS Cabins?

April 29, 2010

You’ve seen them before – lining picturesque canyons like Santa Anita and Icehouse. If you’re like me, you’ve probably even fantasized about owning one – but unless you know someone who owns one, you’ve probably never been inside one. Thankfully, a YouTube user by the name of PackerGreg decided to post this short video of [...]

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Poppy Reserve in Full Bloom!

April 19, 2010

Just a quick note to let you know the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve is currently in peak bloom. The LAist has a post with all the details, but apparently the time to see massive carpets of orange flowers is RIGHT. NOW. I was out in Point Mugu State Park this weekend, and while there were [...]

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