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
Suicide Rock near Idyllwild is a SoCal hot spot for changing colors in the fall,…
Let us count the number of oak tree species in the Volcan Mountain Wilderness…
You won’t find Eagle Cliff Mine on the official Joshua…
This 6.8-mile (round-trip) loop in northern Griffith Park is supernaturally enticing:…
Suicide Rock near Idyllwild is a SoCal hot spot for changing…
Let us count the number of oak tree species in…
Deciduous black oaks and Fremont cottonwoods line the Sawmill Road…
Don’t let the name fool you. Death Valley has a completely new lodging experience that’s all about being alive! Here…
Fall colors and fewer people are just a couple of reasons autumn is one of Yosemite’s most beautiful seasons.
