The Mojave Desert near Los Angeles is full of hiking trails and adventure. Here are three trails near L.A. already bursting with wildflowers and possibilities.

Los Angeles is home to several local parks offering hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Here are three hikes in L.A. or close by that offer quick escapes when you need a break from city life (or work!).

When life feels overwhelming, nature offers opportunities for respite. These three hikes feature places where you can meditate or practice mindfulness.

Waterfalls, rivers and creeks near Los Angeles have been replenished thanks to recent winter rain. Here are a few spots to check out to appreciate the peak L.A. natural experience.

Angeles National Forest officials updated the Eaton fire closure order last week. This means several hiking trails, including ones around Millard Canyon, are open again.

The Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people, destroyed thousands of homes and burned thousands of acres of L.A. area mountains. A year later, trail crew workers reflect on what we’ve learned and how we move forward.

The Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains formed millions of years ago. Within both of them lies a fascinating world of rocks, gemstones, crystals and minerals. Here’s how to start identifying them.

Although Los Angeles County doesn’t experience a Hallmark-esque winter wonderland, you can still find the holiday spirit in natural places in and around our mountains and desert. Here’s how.

This weekend, Southern California’s beaches will experience king tides, a seasonal phenomenon when the tide is both very high — and very low. These low tide periods are one of the best times of year to visit L.A.’s tide pools.

Under the right conditions, the northern lights are visible near Los Angeles. Here’s how to find out the next time the aurora is visible in Los Angeles County.