SB Natural History Museum: Where The Rattlesnake Rattles On
The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum is more than a museum to me. It embodies my childhood. I was there when the museum acquired the blue whale that washed up …
Nature Hikes
Aldrich Park Exploration at UC Irvine
Aldrich Park is the natural centerpiece of UC Irvine, but most outsiders don’t even know it exists. University students use it to shortcut to classroom buildings set on a ring …
Ojai Hike on Shelf Road: June Gloom Getaway in Ventura County
Looking for an Ojai hike along Shelf Road? A good friend and I recently escaped for a weekend away. My favorite mini-outing was hiking in Ojai. We found the hike …
Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Try a Laguna Niguel nature walk with the whole family. I cover Laguna Niguel Regional Park’s main playground in depth. Did you realize there’s a HIDDEN playground? Past the tennis …