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Choosing the best dog water bottle for hiking in the heat
The gist No bottle is best for every dog: choose by your dog’s weight, your route and your budget. A dog drinks 50 to 70 ml of water…
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Santa Monica Mountains
Exploring the best trails for Malibu Creek State Park hiking
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Essential camping gear for beginners starting their first outdoor trip
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Checking Mount Baldy current conditions before you climb
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Nutritious and easy hiking snacks for long trail days
Santa Monica Mountains
Applying Leave No Trace principles to LA’s busy trails
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The best hiking trails with ocean views in Los Angeles
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When is the best time to visit Escondido Falls?
In Brief Late winter and spring, after a wet stretch, give you the best chance of seeing Escondido Falls flowing. Summer and…
20 Oct
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— Gear & Preparation
Sweat-proof hiking sunscreens for the California sun
In brief For long, exposed California hikes, choose a broad-spectrum SPF 50 lotion with 80-minute water resistance, such as EltaMD UV Sport…
19 Oct
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— Gear & Preparation
Creating the perfect hiking first aid kit
In Brief For a one-day hike alone, pack 5 to 8 plasters, 4 sterile gauze pads, 3 or 4 blister dressings, a…
18 Oct
04
— Urban & Historic LA
Navigating the Los Angeles River bike path
In a Nutshell The rideable bikeway is two sections, the Glendale Narrows and the lower river bikeway, split by an eight-mile gap…
17 Oct
05
— Gear & Preparation
Top trekking poles for conquering LA’s steep canyons
At a glance Choose a pair with secure locks, interchangeable tips and enough length range for steep climbs and descents. The Black…
16 Oct
06
— Gear & Preparation
How to identify and avoid poison oak on LA trails
In brief Recognize Pacific poison oak by its compound leaf of three leaflets on smooth, thornless stems, and keep away from any…
15 Oct
07
— Gear & Preparation
Essential gear for hiking in the rain in California
In brief A waterproof, breathable shell with sealed seams and rain pants keeps you dry in steady California rain. A 3-layer shell…
14 Oct
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