Last year, I wrote about The Muir Project – a group of artists and filmmakers who hiked the John Muir Trail and documented their journey with some stunning HD video. They only released a short clip of their footage before, but today they’ve unvei…
- 7 days ago, 15 Feb 12, 6:09pm -

Over the weekend, I decided to revisit the Bear Canyon Trail to Switzer Falls. One of the Angeles National Forest’s most popular trails, the area was completely closed during the Station Fire and many nearby areas were heavily damaged. Thankfully,…
- 13 days ago, 9 Feb 12, 8:46pm -

The team at Portable Sound Labs sent me one of their iMainGo X cases, suggesting it could be used as a small portable speaker for backpacking or camping. I finally had a chance to put the unit to the test and I have to say – while I don’t think I…
- 14 days ago, 8 Feb 12, 6:34pm -

Last summer, I started talking with some people who were trying to create a guide app for cities that, instead of relying on crowd-sourcing like Yelp, asked local experts in all different types of fields to pick their favorite things to do and write…
- 15 days ago, 7 Feb 12, 6:49pm -

One of the Cardinal Rules of Hiking is – Always Let Someone Know Where You’re Going. Whether you’re going solo, in a group, on a trail you’re just trying out for the first time or one you’ve done a thousand times before, you should always l…
- 19 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 6:41pm -

If you’re in the mood to explore some of the city’s public staircases and get yourself a killer workout in the process, you’ll probably want to meet up with Dan Koeppel’s Big Parade LA group this Saturday. Starting at 8AM at the Music Box Ste…
- 20 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 9:33pm -

A while back Ashley and I were given a copy of Following Atticus to do a book review for our blog.  I had a chance to read the book and would say that its is a great read.  This is the story of an out-of-shape newspaperman, Tom Ryan, and Atticu…
- 6 days ago, 17 Feb 12, 6:01am -

This week the Orange County Register had a great article on the Mountain Lions that inhabit the local Santa Ana Mountains in Southern California. Walter Boyce of the Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis, was back in town continuing his research on o…
- 18 days ago, 5 Feb 12, 12:55am -

Here are some highlights from the OC Parks February Calendar of events, if you are looking for hiking ideas or other outdoor events in the month of February.OC Parks FEBRUARY 2012 calendar of eventsFebruary 2, 9, 16, 23 – Tideland Tykes…
- 20 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 6:13am -

Here is a video that Ashley and I took on one of hikes in Kauai, at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. During the winter months in Kauai humpback Whales inhabit the waters off the island. (They are most abundant in the waters around…
- 29 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 6:55am -

Well, Ashley and I have returned from our Honeymoon to Kauai and we have a number of hikes to post as well as a couple of product reviews.  We also will be responding to readers emails soon as well.  Here are a couple of pictures from some of ou…
- 32 days ago, 21 Jan 12, 10:59pm -

For those wildlife enthusiast, we thought you might want to know that the Gray Wolf has returned to California. The above picture is of one of the Gray Wolves we saw on one of our Yellowstone National Park trips. Here is the post from KTLA's Web…
- 54 days ago, 31 Dec 11, 5:21am -

The team working on their multimedia documentary of their 2011 John Muir Trail hike has finished the official trailer, and it’s beautiful. Now titled Mile… Mile & A Half, the trailer gives you a little glimpse into what it’s like to hike this e…
- 7 days ago, 15 Feb 12, 8:42pm -

Yosemite is one of my favorite places on earth. I’ve backpacked and hiked throughout the park on many occasions, and yet there is still so much more to see an experience. Sheldon Neill and Colin Delehanty met via Vimeo, and discovered a mutual love…
- 29 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 6:55pm -

Batiquitos Lagoon in north San Diego County is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the southern coast of the United States. Located between Carlsbad and Encinitas, the lagoon is managed as a wildlife preserve by the California Department of Fi…
- 7 Oct 11, 7:57pm -

In Southern California, there’s a tight-knit community of hiking bloggers. Many of you from the area may know Kolby Kirk as The Hike Guy, who committed to 100 hikes in a year. This past April, Kolby was planning to meetup with 100Peaks, ADKinLA and…
- 7 Oct 11, 7:41pm -

This past summer a team of multimedia artists hiked the John Muir Trail over 25 days. Their plan is create a hands-on gallery exhibit and companion documentary that chronicles their adventure on this epic trail. This video is the first glimpse into t…
- 2 Oct 11, 6:55pm -

My grandparents played an important role in my life. They were a tremendous example of living a meaningful, thoughtful life. They stayed active throughout the years. And they were always there with advice, or to listen, or to share the most valuable…
- 5 May 11, 12:22am -

Hikes you can do presents, hiking in Yosemite National Park, an adventure through the High Sierra Camps. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.losangeleshikingguide.hikesyoucando.com%2Fyosemite%2Fhiking-yosemites-high-sierra-camps%2F'; addthis_title = 'Hik…
- 28 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 6:04am -

Hikes You Can Do Presents, Hiking Big Santa Anita Canyon, an adventure into Los Angeles’s Great Camp Era. Highlights: Rich history, 60′ flowing waterfall, shaded trail next to stream Fun Rating: Very Fun Difficulty: Moderate/The end is Strenuous…
- 3 Aug 11, 6:17pm -

Hikes You Can Do Presents, The Backbone Trek 2011, 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains Highlights: Once in a lifetime outfitted backpacking trip 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains. Fun Rating: Very Fun Difficulty: Easy/Moderate/Stren…
- 5 Jul 11, 7:03pm -

Hikes You Can Do Presents, Solstice Canyon Hike in Malibu Highlights: Ocean Views, Waterfall, Tropical Terrace Ruins, Keller House Ruins, Exotic Plants Fun Rating: Very Fun Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Distance: ~6 Miles Hike Style: Loop Duration: 3-4 H…
- 25 Mar 11, 7:12pm -

Hikes you can do presents, The Temescal Canyon Loop Hike in Pacific Palisades Highlights: Ocean Views, Shaded Trail, Waterfall, Skull Rock,Close to City Fun Rating: Fun Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Distance: ~4 Miles Hike Style: Loop Duration: 2 Hours E…
- 31 Jan 11, 2:06am -

Los Angeles hiking with dogs in Santa Monica; Presented by Hikes You Can Do Highlights: Ocean Views, Off Leash Dogs Permitted, LA96C Nike Missle Site Fun Rating: Fun Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Distance: ~8 Miles Hike Style: Down and Back Duration: 2-3…
- 14 Nov 10, 9:07pm -

See Hiking in Griffith Park at Dan's Hiking PagesThis month has been lean on hiking for me, so I had to hit the trail. My employer graciously gave us a half day off on Friday, so an after-work hike in Griffith Park seemed ideal. Normally a car is my…
- 5 days ago, 18 Feb 12, 7:05am -

See Garcia Trail Description on Dan's Hiking PagesRarely do I hike twice in one weekend, but Sunday was another gorgeous day. I couldn’t resist. Yesterday’s hike to Monrovia Canyon Falls was enjoyable, but weather like this calls for climbing a p…
- 24 days ago, 30 Jan 12, 6:34am -

See Monrovia Canyon Falls Description on Dan's Hiking PagesThe forecast of gorgeous weather and a few weeks off from hiking demanded that I hit the trail today. A full plate for the weekend meant a hike close and short. The clear visibility suggested…
- 25 days ago, 29 Jan 12, 6:06am -

See Garcia Trail Description on Dan's Hiking PagesGorgeous weather in So Cal calls for a New Year’s Day hike. The temps were unseasonably warm, so I decided on a late afternoon hike to my beloved Azusa Peak via Garcia Trail. It didn’t really feel…
- 52 days ago, 2 Jan 12, 6:09am -

See Burbank Peak, Cahuenga Peak, and Mt. Lee Hike Description at Dan's Hiking PagesBurbank Peak remained as the final named summit I had yet to climb in Griffith Park. Actually, along with Cahuenga Peak, Burbank Peak was added to Griffith Park in 201…
- 54 days ago, 31 Dec 11, 7:41am -

Visit Dan’s Hiking PagesFrom my home in Azusa I can see a number of peaks in the nearby San Gabriels. One peak has eluded me for years, and this fair-weather weekend occasioned the opportunity to conquer that peak. Saturday was spent cleaning up de…
- 80 days ago, 5 Dec 11, 5:23am -

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEARThe Return of DOWNTOWN ON ICE at Pershing SquareLos Angeles - Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys....The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) is proud to announce the return of DOWNTOWN ON ICE, Los Angeles…
- 79 days ago, 5 Dec 11, 11:13pm -

A DOG-GONE SPOOKY HALLOWEENA BASH at Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog ParkEncino - Dogs -- big and small, short legs and tall and hairy and scary -- showed up in festive attire and looking for a dog-gone spooktacular time at Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Do…
- 1 Nov 11, 9:53pm -

CELEBRATING A PLAYFUL ADDITION Dedication of Lanark RC Playground & Summer Night Lights Program TourCanoga Park - The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) proudly celebrated the dedication of a new playground and other improv…
- 1 Nov 11, 9:45pm -

FIVE DOWN, THREE TO GODodgers Dreamfield at Pan Pacific Rec CenterLos Angeles - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) celebrated the opening of the twelfth Dodgers Dreamfield in the City of Los Angeles on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Pan Pacific's…
- 1 Nov 11, 9:44pm -

SKATING & GRINDING, SLIDING & SWINGINGDedication of Westchester Skate Plaza & PlaygroundWestchester - The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) dedicated our 17th skate facility at Westchester Recreation Center on Friday, July 22, 2011. RAP's Comm…
- 17 Oct 11, 10:39pm -

BREAKING GROUNDNorth Hollywood Multi-Purpose CenterNorth Hollywood - The Department of Recreation and Parks, Councilmember Tom LaBonge and the Bureau of Engineering pulled out the shovels and hard hats for the North Hollywood Multi-Purpose Center Gro…
- 17 Oct 11, 10:05pm -

I was completely taken aback by the popularity of my little video, Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes (below). As of today, the video has been viewed nearly 40,000 times. It has been featured on some of my favorite websites: REI, Sierra Daily, Hik…
- 17 days ago, 5 Feb 12, 10:59pm -

From Wainwright The Biography by Hunter Davies: “Give me a map to look at, and I am content. Give me a map of country I know, and I am comforted: I live my travels over again, step by step, I recall the journeys I have made; half-forgotten incident…
- 26 days ago, 28 Jan 12, 5:02am -

I enjoy using watercolor pencils to create artwork in my journals, but carrying the art supplies into the field and onto the trail can be a hassle. The 50+ pencils are cumbersome, take up a lot of space in my backpack, and are a pain to keep organize…
- 37 days ago, 17 Jan 12, 8:12am -

After watching this video in 2009 and this video in April of 2011, I was inspired to make my own time lapse on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For 159 days, I took a few photos and videos each day to show the effects of hiking 1,700 miles. Some effect…
- 44 days ago, 9 Jan 12, 9:05pm -

Look for the bare necessities, The simple bare necessities, Forget about your worries and your strife, I mean the bare necessities, Of mother natures recipies, That bring the bare necessities to life. The lyrics from Disney’s The Jungle Book provid…
- 75 days ago, 9 Dec 11, 9:43am -

While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I recorded over 300 videos. Most were done for personal reasons, but I did make quite a few with the intention to share with y’all. While on the trail, I sent home my full camera memory cards to my friend, Pete…
- 92 days ago, 23 Nov 11, 5:36am -