• First Day Hike 2025

    The Old Reagan Ranch 28830 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, US

    California State Parks has asked me to lead a hike for their annual First Day Hikes. So join us for a picturesque loop hike into movie & TV history in the heart of Malibu Creek State Park. Our first stop is Ronald Reagan's Yearling Row Ranch, now part of MCSP. During the 1950s, when Ronald […]

  • HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • ⚠️New Date: HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • ⚠️New Saturday Date: HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • Malibu Creek SP Visitor Center (No Host)

    Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center - HWD Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    I'll be working in the Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center on this Sunday. We are open from Noon to 4pm. Stop by and say hello -- and for a private tour. About the VC The MCSP Visitor Center (VC) is a historic building and is over 100 years old. Malibu Creek Docents operate the […]

  • HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

  • Caballero Canyon – Gizmo Peak Loop

    Caballero Canyon 4002 Reseda Bl, Tarzana, CA, US

    Topanga State Park remains closed but I will take you about as close as you can get by tracing the northern boundary with perhaps a view of some of the fire damage. So, join us for a short but heart-pounding hike through the old stomping grounds of Edgar Rice Burroughs in Caballero Canyon. We'll take […]

  • 🏈 10th Annual Pre-Game Hike: Calabasas Peak Without the Fireroads

    Oak Ridge Trail - Calabasas Peak Mountain Access Calabasas, CA, US

    Amazon Top 10 for Cheap Hikers I almost forgot 🤪 Our 10th Annual Super Bowl Pre-Game Hike is perfect. Short enough to get you home on time and prepare for parties and kickoff, yet big on beauty and adventure. You may even have time to get to New Orleans. ✈️ Our destination is a familiar […]

  • HWD Ranch – Mormon Canyon Loop

    Misty Hollow Ranch - HWD 12080 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, ca, US

    Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed […]

 

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