Por Mary Forgione
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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How do I measure my life? In steps on the trails
I'm marking another life milestone, not with a hike but with a goodbye. → Read More
How to see the superbloom on a burned trail of San Bernardino Mountain
Prickly poppies now cover the ground that was charred by the El Dorado fire. → Read More
A hiking hotline for pep talks and dad jokes
A live person will tell you dad jokes or take you through a guided meditation. → Read More
Come to this SoCal party with the most epic views. But first you have to hike 4,000 feet
On summer weekends, the summit of Mt. Baldy has a party vibe that's chill and celebratory. → Read More
'June gloom' is anything but doom on L.A. hiking trails
Embrace the coastal drizzle and gray skies that help you keep your cool. → Read More
4 reasons you should go whale-watching around L.A. this weekend
Why pass up a chance to see the biggest animals on the planet? → Read More
Those drive-through redwood trees? Yup, they're still standing
The drive-through trees were created in another century. But they still fascinate, right? → Read More
SoCal's secret birding spot where you can watch 130 species fly though
Ardent birders are flocking to this remote forest location to find myriad migrating species. → Read More
Blood moon eclipse: Best way to see it in L.A. on May 15
As long as the night is clear, you should be able to view the first total lunar eclipse of 2022. → Read More
Want to eliminate litter? Get everyone to pick up 152 pieces of trash
A national study estimates there to be 50 billion pieces of litter in the country. → Read More
Run L.A. trains middle school students to run the L.A. Marathon
With Earth Day and Arbor Day coming up, it's time to walk among the trees. → Read More
Earth Day 2022: 22 inspiring ways to celebrate in SoCal
Get involved with these 22 Earth Day events and activities. → Read More
Wild mustard fields can be dazzling — and devastating
Blooming everywhere, this plant has changed SoCal’s landscapes for the worse. → Read More
Bobcat fire burn area will mostly reopen Friday. Here's what hikers need to know
Some trails in the Angeles National Forest were closed for two years because of the 2020 fire. → Read More
The hidden story behind La Laguna de San Gabriel playground
La Laguna de San Gabriel playground is filled with 14 midcentury slides and climbable creatures. → Read More
Run L.A. trains middle school students to run the L.A. Marathon
Paul Trapani leads a remarkable nonprofit organization that trains middle-school students to run the 26.2-mile race. → Read More
Find these 6 gardens hidden in unexpected places around Los Angeles
When seeking refuge in nature, don't rule out L.A.’s stadiums, museums and even gas stations. → Read More
It's not your imagination: More sea turtles than ever are hanging out in L.A.
It's not your imagination: Sea turtles are showing up along SoCal's coast → Read More
Swim legend Diana Nyad wants to get you walking
Open-water swimmer Nyad formed EverWalk to try to set Los Angeles — and the world — on a healthy path. → Read More
How to see (and photograph) Yosemite’s annual ‘firefall’
Yosemite's “firefall” is usually best seen in February when Horsetail Fall flows. → Read More