The Glendale Narrows of the L.A. River

Join us as we explore the Glendale Narrows, a soft-bottomed stretch of the L.A. River that holds trees and wildlife, and serves as the focal point of efforts to revitalize our much maligned waterway.

Angels Gate: Exploring Coastal San Pedro

The southern tip of Los Angeles offers much for the visitor, from beautiful coastline to hilly neighborhoods to fascinating historical sites and surprising finds.

Griffith Park’s Hilltop Gardens

Atop Griffith Park’s hills are three unique gardens, each created by driven individuals who left their mark on the park. Come explore these beautiful havens and learn about the history of how they came to be.

Exploring the City of Ghosts

City of Ghosts offers a uniquely intimate and charming look at life in Los Angeles. In this post, we proudly present our guide to the locations featured in the show, as well as an interview with show creator Elizabeth Ito.

Park to Playa: Hiking across the Baldwin Hills

Last week, on a day when spectacular storm clouds were dropping snow on the mountains, we hiked across the scenic Baldwin Hills on the newly completed Park to Playa Trail, enjoying the best views the Westside has to offer.

Mini-golf, Nature, and Shopping Carts of the Arroyo Seco

It’s going to be a long time before we can do anything indoors. So how about a nice, quiet game of mini golf? In this post, we explore South Pasadena’s stretch of the Arroyo Seco.