Ever feel jealous of all those happy hikers strolling through Runyon Canyon accompanied by a loyal canine companion? Now you can get a taste of that sweet, sweet dog-walking life–for just $45 a hike. The Original Rescue Dog Hike was created by Free Animal Doctor cofounder Ryan Boyd to serve a bunch of purposes at […]
Blackberry Mountain
Since moving to New York City, I’ve realized one thing to be true: I love the outdoors, I crave being in nature. I know, it’s a bit ironic. But when you think about it, it makes sense. You can’t live inside all that concrete for too long without needing a little fresh air. Source: DORÉ […]
7 of Downtown L.A.’s Best Rooftops for a Summertime Hang
The weather is finally warming up, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than several stories about the madness on a DTLA rooftop. From bars to pools to bars with pools, here are a few spots where you can catch some rays, enjoy some fresh(ish) air, and take in those breathtaking views in the […]
Forest Bathing and the Healing Power of Trees
She was my first. I decided she was a she and named her Celeste. We sat in silence for five minutes, me cross-legged on the ground and watching as tiny red ants crawled all over her. After a few minutes, I looked down and realized the same ants were crawling all over me, too. Already […]
The Best Summer Concerts in Los Angeles
The season of music en plein air is here. Spend an evening taking in these summer concerts at museums, cultural institutions, gardens, and even shopping malls. The majority of these events are totally free; we’ve noted where RSVPs or tickets are required. Summer Concerts 2019 Off the 405 at Getty Center We named this one […]
Walker Canyon Is Open Again After the Superbloom Became a Poppy-pocalypse
The superbloom broke bad, and fast. Just a couple weeks into the bloom season, Lake Elsinore city officials closed off the Walker Canyon poppy fields to the public, reopening them in a limited capacity on Monday. The restrictions were put into place after reports of heavy traffic, widespread destruction of the ecosystem, and injuries including […]