http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:33:05 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:38:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Badwater-Basin-Death-Valley?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Badwater Basin Visiting Death Valley? A stop at Badwater Basin is practically obligatory. The elevation here is –282 feet, making this the lowest locale in North America. A wooden “Sea Level” plaque 282 feet over Badwater Basin le... Hikes Outdoor Recreation Death Valley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:38:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Badwater-Basin-Death-Valley?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Calabasas-Peak-hike?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner A hiker looks north from Calabasas Peak Calabasas Peak offers panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains, Red Rock Canyon, and a sliver of the Pacific Ocean. In the other direction, the peak looks down on the city of Calabasas and a wide stretch... Malibu Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Peaks Outdoor Recreation Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:34:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Calabasas-Peak-hike?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Temescal-Canyon-hike?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Temescal Ridge Trail The 2.6-mile Temescal Canyon loop offers a variety of scenery and decent exercise, despite its relative brevity. The convenient urban location, just off Sunset Blvd in the Pacific Palisades, also contributes to the popularity of... Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:29:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Temescal-Canyon-hike?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Solstice-Canyon-hike-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Ruins at the end of Solstice Canyon Trail Solstice Canyon offers an easy no-fuss walk alongside a flowing creek in a wide canyon. The attractions on the 2.1-mile round-trip trail include a small waterfall and interesting ruins. Click here to s... Malibu Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Solstice-Canyon-hike-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Zuma-Canyon-Narrows-hike-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The lush narrows of Zuma Canyon This demanding 8-mile loop includes two miles off-trail, trekking through a lush untamed canyon.Click here to see more photos of the Zuma Canyon NarrowsBegin the loop on Zuma Canyon Trail. The sandy single track trav... Malibu Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Zuma-Canyon-Narrows-hike-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Unnecessary-use-of-Personal-Locator-Beacons-has-become-a-drain-on-California-rescue-workers?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner October 26, 2009 - Outdoor enthusiasts are using personal locator beacons in situations where distress signals are not appropriate. This trend is fast becoming commonplace in California, creating a drain on state resources and unnecessary risk for re... News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:56:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Unnecessary-use-of-Personal-Locator-Beacons-has-become-a-drain-on-California-rescue-workers?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hiking-the-Ocean-View-Trail--Canyon-View-Trail-loop-in-Zuma-Canyon?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Ocean View Trail The appeal of the Ocean View and Canyon View Trails is self-evident. Both offer fine views of the Pacific Ocean and Zuma Canyon.Click here to see more photos of the Ocean View Trail - Canyon View Trail Loop Located on the opposite s... Malibu Hikes Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hiking-the-Ocean-View-Trail--Canyon-View-Trail-loop-in-Zuma-Canyon?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Zuma-Ridge-Trail-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner A panoramic turnoff along the Zuma Ridge Trail The Zuma Ridge Trail is a wide dirt service road which weaves northwest up the back of the ridge west of Zuma Canyon. The hike starts at the base of the flood plane, but quickly leaves the shrubby canyo... Malibu Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:30:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Zuma-Ridge-Trail-Malibu?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Zuma-Canyon-Trail?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Zuma Canyon This 2.8-mile round-trip hike leaves a coastal Malibu neighborhood to explore rustic Zuma Canyon. The sandy single track shoots north through a brushy open space, crossing and following a stony creek bed. Click here to see more phot... Malibu Santa Monica Mountains Hikes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Zuma-Canyon-Trail?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Gear-Review-Light-My-Fire-Spork?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Hikers looking to minimize their pack weight at every level should sit down for a meal with the Light My Fire Spork. This all-in-one utensil is versatile, reliable, and easy to clean. The Light My Fire Spork weighs an impressive 0.2 ounces! Made fro... Gear Review Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:07:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Gear-Review-Light-My-Fire-Spork?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-Backpacking-Stove?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove is a supreme execution of minimalist construction. The small but sturdy stove weighs in at three ounces and measures 4.1 inches tall by two inches wide. The Pocket Rocket is impressive in action, capable of all t... Gear Review Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:53:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-Backpacking-Stove?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Tent-Review-Eureka-Tetragon-5?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Tetragon 5 at 11,400 feet beneath Muriel Peak Eureka’s Tetragon 5 tent is a three-season option well suited for campers in Southern California. Eureka has built a reputation for producing tents that are well designed, durable, and afforda... Camping Gear Review Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:55:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Tent-Review-Eureka-Tetragon-5?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Eery-video-of-the-Angeles-Crest-Highway-after-the-Station-Fire?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner A 'before photo' of the Angeles Crest Highway taken just a couple months ago The most popular road through the Angeles Forest, the Angeles Crest highway, has been closed indefinitely as a result of the Station Fire. Firefighters have nearly containe... Angeles Forest News Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:47:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Eery-video-of-the-Angeles-Crest-Highway-after-the-Station-Fire?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Monarch-Lakes-Mineral-King?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Lower Monarch Lake The beautiful Monarch Lakes grace the Sierras in an alpine cradle beneath Sawtooth Peak in the Mineral King Region of Sequoia National Park. A 9.4-mile round-trip hike climbs over 2,500 feet to visit the picturesque pair of high-e... Hikes Sequoia National Park Lakes Mineral King Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Monarch-Lakes-Mineral-King?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Eagle-Lake-Mineral-King?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Eagle Lake Eagle Lake is nestled within a high-elevation granite cirque in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park. The robust hike to the lake climbs 2,200 feet over 3.6 miles and delivers a steady climb with expanding views. Click h... Hikes Sequoia National Park Lakes Mineral King Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:18:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Eagle-Lake-Mineral-King?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Hiking-the-Hockett-Trail-from-Atwell-Mill-Campground?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Hockett Trail provides a pleasant walk through the woods Campers at Atwell Mill in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park are in a perfect position to take a stroll down the Hockett Trail. This forest path descends southeast for one... Hikes Sequoia National Park Mineral King Sequoia Groves Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:33:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Hiking-the-Hockett-Trail-from-Atwell-Mill-Campground?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Camping-Mineral-King-Sequoia?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner There are two serene campgrounds in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park. Atwell Mill Campground: This sylvan retreat is located nineteen miles up the twisty Mineral King Road from city of Three Rivers. Anyone who has driven into Sequoia ... Camping Sequoia National Park Mineral King Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:24:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Camping-Mineral-King-Sequoia?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Foil-dinners-campfire-meal?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Cook a foil dinner on your next camping trip Foil dinners are delicious simple-to-make meals for camping that require minimal prep, cooking equipment, and cleanup. The ingredients are simple: ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage (onions are o... Camping Recipes Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:27:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Foil-dinners-campfire-meal?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Future-uncertain-for-California-State-Parks?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Could El Matador State Beach be closed? As the summer vacation season draws to an end, hikers and campers have started paying more to visit California’s state parks. Entrance fees have been raised by a couple of dollars around the state. An e... News California State Parks Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:27:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Future-uncertain-for-California-State-Parks?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d2-California-State-Parks-raise-prices?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Fees at California’s state parks went up this month. A trip to Malibu Creek State Park, which cost $10 at the beginning of the summer, now costs $12. The LA Times has published a list of the major state park price hikes (no pun intended) that ... News California State Parks Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:42:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d2-California-State-Parks-raise-prices?cid=exrss-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner