August 2013 Archives
Openings & Closings:
Torrential rains that pushed into the California desert over the weekend washed out a number of main roads in Mojave National Preserve, as well as a major thoroughfare connecting the east and west sections of Joshua Tree National Park.
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Safety:
It shouldn't surprise anyone, but stealing from vehicles is a big problem in Los Angeles -- and that includes Griffith Park.
News Briefs:
Two people climbing a steep Griffith Park hill Sunday morning had to be rescued when they couldn't go any further -- nor back downhill.
News Briefs:
Today, officials announced that all trails and campgrounds closed by the blaze, including the popular Laguna Mountain Recreation Area, can be used by the public again.
National Forests:
The 8.4-mile Skyline Trail is relatively flat, gaining a cumulative 539 feet within the 7,500 to 8,000 foot elevation range.
News Briefs:
The news comes on the heels of 12 pot farm raids in Los Padres National Forest to the north.
News Briefs:
The incident team that's been running the operation for over two weeks is planning on leaving Saturday, turning the smoldering wildfire over to forest officials.
Video:
Down a long stretch of dirt road off the 395 between Mammoth Lakes and Lake Tahoe is Bodie, a ghost town preserved in a state of arrested decay.
Safety:
The six or so major wildfires burning in California right now should be a good reminder to always be fire safe when out and about in nature, especially during these extremely dry years.
Fall Color:
California is not exactly known for fall color, but we're definitely blessed with it.
