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Altadena plein air paintings

Sharing these now under very tragic circumstances after the Eaton fire. I spent 3 uninterrupted blissful weeks up in Altadena back in October on holiday just focusing on painting

Disappearing into the foothills almost every day brought a level of focus and peace that I'll be carrying forward into everything I do. I suspect all the natural splendour and calm I've attempted to capture here will be somewhere between irrevocably destroyed and severely affected for years to come.

If nothing else pls let this be a reminder to help support volunteers and rebuilding efforts! Donate if you can!!

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Resolution Ride with Bonus Points

38.28 miles, 3:30 moving time, 3.848 ft elevation gain Rick, Julian, Gregg, Bob, Maria, Carrie, Trevor, Mike, James, Bill, Lynda, Paul G., Paul M., John, Joe, Peter Day, Vickie. After weeks of rain, we snuck in a great ride this weekend. Lynda added bonus points to the usual Resolution Ride. Mile 0: Start at Jones Coffee in Pasadena. Rolled through Old Town and east along Walnut, Allen and…

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Flint Canyon Trail, 4157 Hampstead Rd La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Flint Canyon Trail is a 2.3 mile moderately easy trail that connects Hahamongna Watershed Park and Cherry Canyon, meandering under the 210 Freeway and behind the backyards of La Canada residents. We parked at Hahamonga Watershed Park (there’s much more parking there than at the other end on Hampstead Road) and found the trail head by heading south from the parking lot (towards Devils Gate Dam). The reservoir area is currently being restored, with plans to add native plants. It looks like a wetlands area with a few types of birds.

The trail is mostly dirt and flat but with some inclines. It is used by cyclists and equestrians. The first part that goes under the 210 Freeway was a little sketchy. It seemed like a perfect place for homeless encampments though we did not see any homeless. There was a creek/stream to one side and the trail actually crossed the creek once. There were a lot of flies and shade from trees. As we continued, we entered residential areas and crossed several roads. There wasn’t much to see other than people’s backyards and some oak trees. We got lost once because the trail crossed Woodfield Road and picked up further down the street.

Watch out for horse poop.

3 out of 5 stars.

By Lolia S.

[brubrew]

Inman 300, Segment A, pt. 1 Left Riverside at 5:00am and started the walk at 7:00am at Hahamonga Watershed Park after three Gold Line stops and a 52 Pasadena bus to JPL. Parked at the finish.

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Now is the time to start registering for summer camp!

Each year, more than 14 million campers attend summer camp in the U.S. In Los Angeles alone, we have over 450 summer camps to choose from, ranging from Sports Camps, Day Camps, Sleepaway Camps, Academics, Science, Tech, Acting, Special Needs, STEM, Drama and Improv, and many more. Below are 6 options that caught our eye, including one for families and one for grownups only. Happy planning, and we hope you and your family have the best summer ever!

Tom Sawyer Camp, Altadena, CA

Established in 1926, Tom Sawyer Camp has been committed to the idea that every child should experience carefree, constructive activities in the outdoors like Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher. Ensuring lots of adventure with friends, campers participate in a range of outdoor activities from horseback riding to rock climbing, windsurfing and even secret quests. Located in Hahamonga Watershed Park – above Devil’s Gate Dam in the Arroyo Seco.

Got Game Sports Camp, Hancock Park

Got Game Sports offers a day camp program for children ages 4-14 in the heart of Los Angeles. Providing campers the opportunity to personally customize their day based on their interests, the camp prides itself on a fun, stimulating and bully-free environment. Got Game Sports is located in Mid-Wilshire at Hancock Park Elementary School.

Camp Hollywoodland, Bronson Canyon

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks girls’ residential camp has been operating for over 90 years. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, right under the Hollywood sign, Camp Hollywoodland provides an out-of-town experience right in the middle of the city. Offering swimming, climbing wall, outdoor living skills, nature awareness, field trips, and themed programs. For girls age 6-14.

Gold Arrow Camp, Lakeshore, CA

Since 1933, Gold Arrow Camp has provided campers with a supportive community where their lives can be enriched through friendships and experiences that teach valuable life skills. A structured program of over 20 different non-competitive water sports and traditional camp activities encourages campers to try new things, build their skills, and take risks. Gold Arrow Camp also offers programs for families, and is located in the heart of California's Sierra National Forest, approximately 5 hours north of LA.

French Woods Sports and Arts Camp, Hancock, NY

French Woods Sports and Arts Center is one of America’s top teen-only coed summer camps. A fully elective and affordable design allows campers to choose from traditional and not-so-traditional camp activities. Programs are offered in extreme sports, arts, technology, circus, rock music, music production, dance, DJ and radio, theater, magic, cooking, gymnastics, equestrian and more. Campers ages 12-17 come from all around the U.S. and abroad to their campsite in Hancock, New York, about 2.5 hours from NYC

Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA

Looking for something just for yourself, browse through Esalen’s workshops ranging from arts & creativity, body & movement, leadership, meditation, spirituality, nature, relationship & self. Located in beautiful Big Sur, recharge yourself in any one of their retreats.

For more information on hundreds of other local summer camps, please visit lasummercamps.com or momsla.com/summer-camps-in-los-angeles. 

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Perimeter Trail, Southeast corner of Oak Grove Dr. & Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

The Perimeter Trail is approximately 3.1 miles roundtrip though there are few markers and the area is currently undergoing renovation/habitat restoration. I thought the trail would take me around the perimeter of the Devils Gate reservoir area but it didn’t seem to go all the way around.

I parked at Hahamonga Watershed Park and walked towards Devils Gate Dam. A sign there listed the Perimeter Trail. I crossed over the dam and headed towards the wetlands area. There was a lower trail and an upper trail on the hillside. The lower trail ended by JPL. There were a few smaller trails that one could take to walk around a flat area with lots of rocks.

Watch out for horse poop. There’s a LOT of it. I also saw signs for poison oak and rattlesnakes. There was very little shade. I ran into about 6 people during my walk. There are a few birds in the area, including an endangered one called least Bell’s vireo.

3 out of 5 stars.

By Lolia S.

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Run Report - Long Trail Run

Run Report – Long Trail Run

10.01 miles, 2:16 moving time.

Club started early to get a jump on the summer heat. We met at 7am at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center. We took to the trails today. We ran along the Brookside golf course, up the trail, under the freeway, up to Devils Dam. We ran along trails in the Hahamonga watershed area, up to JPL parking lot. We continued along trail to Horse Trough. There was a lot of folks on…

[brubrew]

Segment A

to decide on it then research what it will take plan an idea of the days make packing lists then set out for a known unknown where fear for isolation set in

where do I turn how will I get there what will the neighborhoods feel like is it going to be busy bathrooms places to refill water

so a Gold Line ride three stops led to a park with a stop where I picked up the JPL shuttle with a driver who didn't know if she passed by my stop... Hahamonga Watershed Park was welcome as was the bathroom and the start from flats lifted straight uphill cresting with stairs to Sacred Heart

the venture continued up and through posh spaces and steep climes until the history of that Rose Bowl sprang to life

Colorado Bridge tournament of Roses House Fork in the road and a beautiful up and down stair set led to MGD at Pasadena's light and power into San Marino continued the clean and manicured with and without sidewalks like my neighborhood but different to Huntington's miles and long straights turning onto an M street an intimidating stair street the first of many to Highland Park and home by way of Harmon

a community I didn't know existed but life is like that you don't know what you don't experience and that reflects perfectly the state we are in

[jwong2000]

10.3 miles, 2:10:10 moving time, 181 suffer score.

Lynda, Bill, Ben and I met at the Rose Bowl for a long run. It was sunny but chilly 41°F this morning. Ben and Bill took off at a good clip. Lynda and I headed out for 10 miles. The cold and the stiffness kept us at a calmer pace. From the Rose Bowl we headed up to JPL. The outside parking lot has been reclaimed for nature park stuff. The re-striping and re-surfacing is already completed. We stayed on the Hamahonga Trail to the Horse Trough and flipped it. We came down through the dirt trails to Linda Vista. I noticed the trees have really grown tall in the creek.

We met a bunch of dogs along the way. My favorite were the 3 greyhounds. Beautiful, elegant, smart, fast. If I ever get a dog, it will be a greyhound. You know what say about pets and owners… they look and act alike.

I had trouble breathing again. I chalk it up to cold-dry-winter-air-induced asthma. Our route starts with a tough uphill climb out of the Arroyo and a long false flat to Jack in the Box. By the time we get to the Horse Water Trough, I’m fine.

JPL reclaimed parking lot

trees in creek

trail

new greyhound friends

street in Pasadena

Long Winter Trail Run. Rose Bowl > Horse Trough 10.3 miles, 2:10:10 moving time, 181 suffer score. Lynda, Bill, Ben and I met at the Rose Bowl for a long run.