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VIDEO: Discovering Echo Park Lake
Spend some time with me exploring Echo Park Lake.
Category: Nature
Things to see & do in nature.
VIDEO: Will Rogers State Park: A Hidden Gem in Los Angeles
Will Rogers was a superstar in his day – the #1 grossing box office star in 1934, followed by luminaries like Clark Gable, Mae West, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby and Shirley Temple. He made his home in Santa Monica – nearly 200 […]
San Juan Capistrano: Discover this Historic Town while waiting for the Swallows to Return (do they?)
Imagine a clear blue sky on a warm spring day. Suddenly, the sky is filled with a swoop of swallows, joyfully flying and diving from the skies. It’s March 19th, and the swallows have returned to San Juan Capistrano! That was what […]
A Wild Encounter: Petting a Rhino & Feeding a Giraffe at Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs
It’s not every day you get to pet a rhino. Or feed a giraffe. But I got to do both at the Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and you can, too. The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens is an unheralded […]
Hike to Tahquitz Falls
Today, we’re going to embark on a journey to one of Palm Springs best kept secrets – Tahquitz Falls. Tucked away in a canyon in the San Jacinto Mountains, this stunning waterfall is a must-see for any outdoor enthusiast. The scenic 1.8 […]
VIDEO: When Something That Seems like a Bad Thing Turns Out to be a Good Thing | Joshua Tree
I was supposed to meet my sister in Palm Springs for a little vacay time, but she had to cancel at the last minute. I decided to still go. I was a little nervous — I’ve taken weekend getaways by myself before, […]
Explore the Unique Beauty of Vasquez Rocks, a Hidden Gem Just Outside of Los Angeles
Stunning views, relaxing hiking trails, adrenaline-pumping rock climbs, and picnic spots, Vasquez Rocks has it all. Located about 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles, this 932-acre park is a nature enthusiast’s dream. It’s a quick trip to escape the hustle & bustle […]
VIDEO: Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is the best place in California to see California Poppies. Open fields of poppies covered most of California back in the 1700s. But today, this is the last of those open fields left in the entire […]
Ever been to a Butterfly Grove?
Monarch butterflies – like lots of other animals – head south for the winter. On their journey to Mexico, they may stop at one (often more) of over 200 butterfly preserves along the California coast line. Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is […]
Point Vicente Interpretive Center & Nature Preserve
Ever wanted to watch the whales migrate? Without getting on a boat? You can do that at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, right on the Pacific Ocean. It’s a center that’s dedicated to present and interpret the unique […]