We’d be surprised if you’ve heard of, let alone visited, all three of the “secret” gardens we highlight this week. Such is the beauty of SoCal, where natives and exotics grow in abundance, and fantastic preserves showcase them for our walking and viewing pleasure. Secret’s out!
Sometimes the biggest secrets are, well, big. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is an 86-acre gem, hidden away in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Claremont. In a… Read More
Plant species: 2,000. Miles of hiking trails: 34. Acres of land: 18. Days open per week: 7. Entry Fee: $0. Experiencing a secret garden of tranquility in the middle of… Read More
It’s something that Oregonians have known for a while and Californians are just beginning to realize: Bend is the ultimate mountain town for the whole family! And in the winter,… Read More
Ah, what wonders grow when the weather is perpetually delightful! Such is the case in San Diego, where the San Diego Botanic Garden is able to grow a ridiculous 4,000-plus species… Read More
Kayaking the seven sea caves in La Jolla Shores is a blast, if you…
Great snorkeling doesn’t require a plane ticket to the tropics. Not when Abalone Cove…
The coolest part of the Big Sycamore Canyon Loop Trail…
Great panoramas don’t all require epic hikes. A 3.5-mile (round-trip)…
SoCal has plenty of surprises in its abundance of mountain…
Solstice Canyon is itself a hidden treasure, but the Sostomo…
El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park…
The only thing more magical than visiting Yosemite in the fall is staying in your own private cabin while there!
