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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
In 1924 Los Angeles, the “roaring 20s” was starting its roar. The Spanish Flu pandemic was over. LA was defining itself as the center of the burgeoning film industry. Jazz music was finding its voice. Artists & writers were discovering new ways […]
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 […]
The annual Holiday Light Festival Train Ride in Griffith Park is back! The train ride started the day after Thanksgiving, but if you haven’t been able to get there yet, no worries. They will be running the train through January 6th. The […]
December is marked by an explosion of lights, music, ornaments, decorated trees, sales, advertisements, and the inevitable strain on our wallets. If you’re like me, you want to do it all! In Los Angeles, we have a number of fun, holiday light […]
Enigmatic, innovative, and creative – photographer Cindy Sherman is all of this and more. She perfected the art of the selfie, starting in the 1970s, before digital cameras, before cell phones. If you’re in Los Angeles, you can see an exhibit of […]
Creepy, crawly, sometimes hairy, big & small, the spiders are back at the Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. Now through the end of November, you can see the spiders in their natural environment – the open air pavilion – with […]
The polished, dark, decorative wood bar is buzzing with animated conversations, glasses clinking as the bartenders get the next round ready, red-jacketed waiters maneuvering through the patrons with trays of aromatic meals towards the high-backed booths in the main dining room. The […]
