This gallery will be updated with my really interesting photos. That will happen every week or two. Los Angeles is burdened with smog and ocean overcast. The result is hazy views from some locations. The best city views are taken on windy days and immediately after a rain storm.
Hollywood
Griffith Park After successfully investing in mining, Colonel Griffith J. Griffith purchased Ranch Los Feliz, near the Los Angeles River and north of the city in 1882. He donated 3,015 acres (12.2 km2) to the city of Los Angeles on December 16, 1896. Among the park’s features are Travel Town, Live Steamers (miniature trains) that are about the size of train rides at an amusement park, horse pack riding, golf, the city Zoo, the Gene Autry Western Museum, and the observatory.
Many Schools visit the Observatory #1
Many Schools visit the Observatory #2
Hiking trail from Observatory parking lot to top of Mt. Hollywood
More Hiking trail from Observatory parking lot to top of Mt. Hollywood
Hikers on Mt Hollywood Trail from Observatory
1625-foot Mt Hollywood
Look carefully and you will see hikers on the trail and at the top
On The Perimeter
Living four blocks from the Chatsworth Reservoir brings wild life to the city. We had a mixed Wheaton Terrier who wanted to be friends with all animals. That resulted in her being sprayed by a skunk. We didn’t know where the odor was coming from for about 12 hours. My wife saw the spot on her coat.
In addition to skunks we are visited by coyotes, raccoons, and possum. A result of last year’s Station Fire north of the San Fernando Valley is Black Bear wandering into perimeter communities.
