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In Search of Fall Color in Southern California

October 13, 2013 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

Even though the temperature in Southern California was teetering around 90 degrees here in LA, it is officially fall. Many don’t realize that there are places where you can go to see real, honest-to-goodness fall color right here in SoCal. This past weekend, we ventured up near Big Bear to the southernmost aspen grove in […]

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: adventure, aspen grove, autumn, fall color, outdoor

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, AKA The Ultimate Stair Master

October 2, 2013 By Jeff Hester Leave a Comment

There are over 300 public stairways in Los Angeles. Bob Inman knows… he’s hunted them down and walked them many times. But none are as epic than the 282 steps up to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. These giant-sized steps go straight up the hill, making this quite possibly the ultimate outdoor StairMaster. This is a busy place, especially […]

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Culver City, fitness, freebie, health, hike, outdoors

An Open Heart…at 52

August 22, 2013 By Joan Hester Leave a Comment

Last year around this time I agreed to backpack the John Muir Trail – 211 miles from Yosemite to Whitney summit. My first reaction when asked was one of fascination. I imagined it would be an amazing experience – awe inspiring. As the months passed and the training became more intense I remained dedicated, even as my […]

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Ridgeline Trail: A Great Walk Right in Our Own Backyard

November 18, 2011 By Joan Hester Leave a Comment

San Clemente’s Ridgeline Trail is a great little 4.7 mile out-and-back hike along a ridgeline above the city. The trail is suburban and paved, making it a great choice for rainy weather when you don’t want to slog through the mud but you still want to get your heart pumping. The ocean and mountain views […]

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