May 2012 Archives
Safety:
It is incredibly unlikely that you will ever even see a wild mountain lion, let alone be put in the position of negotiating your way out of an encounter safely. Still, every so often one will become far too curious and incautious for its own good.
Openings & Closings:
The desert's getting hotter, and demand for campsites in Joshua Tree slackens when it gets hot.
State Park:
The California State Parks Foundation announced that several state parks are expected to be spared for one year from closing on July 1.
Outdoors:
It's an urban hike that's not just about exercise, but about seeing Los Angeles while meeting and walking with your neighbors. It's also one of the coolest experiences that you can have in this city.
Transportation:
When Reds Meadow Road opens for the summer season and shuttles begin to bring visitors down into the area around Devils Postpile National Monument, things will be a little different.
Outdoors:
North America's highest waterfall, Yosemite Falls, which is also the fifth highest in the world, can now be viewed in live snapshots thanks to a new webcam at Yosemite National Park. It is the fourth webcam offered by the...
Safety:
A teenage female was paddleboarding with a group about 200 yards from shore when a shark bit her board several times.
Outdoors:
Whether people were prepared for the sight or not, smartphones were out in force snapping away at the night sky.
Tours:
The month of May is a big one for hiking Los Angeles' myriad of stairways, among other interesting infrastructure. Here's a list of upcoming public opportunities for May 2012.
Shorts:
This Saturday night's moon might look a lot bigger than usual. As NASA puts it, it could be "as much as 14% bigger and 30% brighter."
