A video guide to exploring nature, wildlife, conservation. and environmental issues in and around Los Angeles, offering nature videos, series, podcasts and more.
Our Reviewed Hikes
Blue Whales in Trouble in Long Beach
Oct 7th
Endangered blue whales are apparently now at risk for being hit and hurt in and around Long Beach. Because of their feeding grounds moving closer and closer to our port every year, the whales are starting to move into shipping lanes. “While this is a unique and exciting opportunity to More >
David Attenborough’s “New Life”
Oct 24th
When I started LA Hiker, I intended for it to be a place for me to really showcase my own nature videos and highlight a few environmental issues that are near and dear to my heart. And we’ve been all over California, filming natural wonders and amazing things. But what More >
DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S “LIFE”
Feb 2nd
As you may have guessed by the content of this website, I love nature shows, and I watch the discovery channel quite a bit. I especially like watching interesting things about the world we live in. Like most of us too, I’ve been intrigued by the commercials for this television More >
THE BEST NATURE DOCUMENTARY OF THIS YEAR
Feb 1st
It’s not often that you see a nature documentary that holds your attention and awe to the point of intense emotional investment. I suppose this is what documentary, in it’s many varied forms, is supposed to do, namely, make a comment about the nature of reality and ultimately highlight our More >
A WALK THROUGH THE POPPIES
Feb 1st
PARK SIZE
1776.45 acres
ABOUT THE PARKOffering 8 miles of hiking trails, the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve is a great place to begin your LA hike tour! Each spring, this poppy reserve becomes alive with flowering wildflowers (and tourists). Usually open all year long (although not at the moment because of CA More >
TEMESCAL CANYON SUNSET HIKE
Jan 27th
I think many of you out there have hiked this terrific loop, and to say the least, I’ve been up this trail many times myself. That being said, our recent rains have absolutely transformed this 4.4 mile trail, turning this hike (and many others around LA) lush and green. Of More >
LOS LIONES TRAIL AND EAST TOPANGA FIRE ROAD
Jan 8th
Now, this hike is personally one of my favorite hikes around LA. It’s easy to get to and it’s a rather pleasant walk up to a beautiful overlook (or overlooks if you choose to continue on up the fire road). I won’t say too much here, as I’ve covered a More >
EAGLE ROCK: LA’S HIDDEN TREASURE?
Jan 4th
Eagle Rock is a great place to start your next hiking adventure right here in LA! Located within the boundaries of the Topanga State Park, the views from this unique location will leave you breathless! Right off the 27 (Topanga Canyon Blvd.), park on Entrada Rd. Look out for deer More >
