Hi — I’m Deborah Vankin, a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. I’m not sure about you, but 2025 has been a whopper of a year so far. Especially since the fires in January forced us indoors, robbing us ...

Attendees of a sturgeon moon hike at Elysian Park walk uphill with yoga mats in hand. As the last bit of the afternoon sun beamed down on a patch of grass right outside Elysian Park, hikers unfurled ...

Eight attendees and several Times staffers gathered at the Elysian Park West Loop trailhead on a crisp but glorious morning. We did a few stretches to warm up and then set out to explore Los Angeles’ ...

Southern California is packed with popular parks that attract crowds year-round. But tucked inside these well-known spots are hidden trails that offer... The post 5 Hidden Trails Inside Popular ...

If you’re looking to enjoy Southern California’s natural beauty without committing to long, exhausting hikes, you’re in the ...

The full moon, yoga and hiking: nonprofit We Explore Earth hosts regular events to bring people together outdoors, both those who grew up hiking and those who didn’t. The next event is Sunday in ...

As the last bit of the afternoon sun beamed down on a patch of grass right outside Elysian Park, hikers unfurled yoga mats and stretched beside a busy street. Dogs tugged at their leashes. William ...

We were a small but mighty group for our third Los Angeles Times subscriber hike on Saturday. The third L.A. Times subscriber hike took place at Elysian Park. (Deborah Vankin / Los Angeles Times) ...