I thought I’d noticed everything about the 4-mile stretch of the Gabrielino Trail, from the west near Pasadena to the Gould Mesa Campground in the Angeles National Forest.
I have my favorite Sycamore tree. We know some of the best water spots to splash in Arroyo Seko. I know how to identify and find common sights along the path.
But then I hiked the trails with a group of kids (and a few adults) from the LA-based adventure club (or the Hawks for short), reconnected with the childhood wonder of our daily adult life being shattered.
I saw the trail through the eyes of a tween who loves nature so much. They cried out multiple facts to me. Often, Lori Polly was associated with crabs, including how cool vampire a vampire squid was, and my skin was actively dying and falling from my body. It was very comfortable.
This is what I learned from my new trail buddies. We hope these tips will help to remind you to slow down and appreciate the wonders of local plants and fauna.
1. A group of dogs walking on the trail by humans is a “Dog Parade.”
Shake accordingly.
2. If you see a poisonous orc, tell it to your friend.
These kids saved me many times and saved me. They reminded me.
3. egg.
This was a joke between my best friends Lila and Elliott, not tips, and they were both 10 and they really did ask me to include it. May they forever remember one of America’s biggest newspapers to publish this forever.
4. Place the animal you don’t want to touch.
Bradley Rydeholm, the Hawks educator who co-leaded the hike that day, found a demonic iron cloth to show his children. It was dead at first, and some children reached out to touch it.
“He doesn’t seem to want to be touched, so he needs to be put,” Kaija (8). “If they’re moving in your hands, that means it’s okay, but if they’re dead, you have to put them back.”
Rideholm gently agreed, returning the beetles to a pile of dirt and leaves.
5. Consider compromise when naming bugs.
OK, maybe this is a lesson my kids learned from me. The group was debated about whether to name the aforementioned demonic iron clad iron sarcasm, with votes for “degi” and others voted for “gym.”
The reporter proposed a Degi Jim in the name of peace. “Goodbye, Digigim!” They all called out together as we continued to move forward.
6. Follow the ethics of catching frogs.
Asked if I could make her a wolf in my story, Kaija told me it was best to catch a frog, give it a name and then release it.
I asked her if there was any hints to name the frog. “Jeremy, Fred, Pineapple,” she said.
I wanted to learn Jeremy’s colours, but she discovered something much more interesting on the trail than me and ran away.
7. If you want to touch a bug, take a photo first.
After taking photos of the insect, the 8-year-old Ella said she could use her smartphone to identify it and figure out whether it was toxic or not. (Note: Unlike many adults, she knew between “toxic” and “toxic” and used the words correctly!)
“If it’s (toxic), and it’s completely safe, I’ll probably bring in gloves because I’m scared to pick up the bug,” Ella said. “Once upon a moment a female bug peered into me.”
8. It’s important to have a compass.
“If you get lost, it’s not very efficient to always rely on North Star, because that’s because it’s just a little (that) time. So if you have a compass and get lost, you need to be able to travel until the night,” said Luka, 9.
Luke and I exchanged adventure stories. Because he is a pretty world traveler. As a bonus tip, he informed me it was easier to roast marshmallows on a volcano (he visited one of Guatemala) than a campfire. The volcanic heat slowly roasts the marshmallows. Campfires are more likely to accidentally set the fire on the fire.
9. Avoid the hills.
Several children recently went on hiking the Hawks, which, according to Luke’s explanation, appears to include the “road of death” that included the “road of death” which had no actual view as “almost nowhere.”
When asked for tips for adults to consider during the hike, Elliott said she liked being outside, but “I really don’t like going up too much.”
Same girl. same.
10. I appreciate the beauty of nature.
“I really love water,” Luka said. “Enjoy the sounds of water, enjoy nature and check out animals, lizards, snakes, butterflies, moth.”
“It’s really beautiful to see all these paths,” Lila said. “The beauty of nature is so much fun. And kids these days are on a lot of screens, which is a great way to train and get off the screen. Brain rot!”
“It really does remember that’s good for me,” Elliott said. “The same goes for the screen. I haven’t had an iPad since my brother broke…. Honestly, I don’t want to think about school or anything. I want to be the moment.”
Three things to do
1. Explore Carson’s swamp
The Los Angeles County Sanitary District will host tours from 8am to noon. This is a 17-acre marsh near the intersection of Figuero A Street and Sepulveda Boulevard in Carson. When Wilmington drains were installed in the mid-1970s, Bixby Marshland was part of a large freshwater wetland area known as Bixby Slough, according to the agency. Dottents will take part in the event to help visitors find dozens of ducks, herons, hummingbirds, and many other animals that frequently appear in the swamps. See more details here.
2. Chino Hill Yank Weeds
Volunteers will be on Saturday from 9am to noon at Chino Hills State Park to help restore the walnut forest. Participants will pull, dig, and bag and remove invasive weeds from the area. The exact location of volunteer opportunities and directions will be sent via email upon registration. Sign up at.
3. You can’t fight the moonlight in Burbank
Burbank’s Stouff Canyon Nature Centre will be holding a full moon hike on Mondays at 7pm. The hikers meet at the stough canyon trailhead. This is a free hike for all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Register using the Stough Canyon Nature Center tab.
Must see
Despite months of training and preparation work, Megan Escue didn’t stay at the Mount Whitney Summit for long. There was a possibility of thunderstorms in the area. Escue was in her middle when she felt the first sprinkle. “The Thunder rushed before processing the idea of ’Oh, that’s rain’,” Eskeu said. Times staff writer Jack Dolan said about the dangers hikers faced when hikers spread to California in recent weeks. Jack also overturned the dangers of trying to hide from the storm and the importance of knowing when to turn. Stay safe there!
Happy Adventure,
Poetry
I love looking for signs of our local mammal population on the trail. In an Instagram post, co-founder Sinopoulos-Lloyd explained how to identify mountain lion markings remaining on trees, including how to distinguish between remaining wounds between big cats and bears. The ditches remaining in the tree reminded me of the mark that my cat remains in a scuffy pillar (and less than other ideals around our home). Please let me know if you notice the same on the trail.
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