We had been a small however mighty group for our third Los Angeles Occasions subscriber hike on Saturday.
The third L.A. Occasions subscriber hike occurred at Elysian Park.
(Deborah Vankin / Los Angeles Occasions)
Eight attendees and a number of other Occasions staffers gathered on the Elysian Park West Loop trailhead on a crisp however wonderful morning. We did a number of stretches to heat up after which got down to discover Los Angeles’ very first park — sure, Elysian opened 10 years earlier than Griffith Park in 1886.
As we wound our means across the 2.4 mile loop, I shared some tidbits I’d not too long ago discovered about our environs. The title Elysian comes from Greek mythology — Elysian Fields is a spot the place souls go to relaxation. Becoming for a park nestled on the sting of downtown, offering respite for weary metropolis dwellers.
The L.A. Occasions subscriber hike in motion.
(Deborah Vankin / Los Angeles Occasions)
It’s at all times a deal with to satisfy new individuals on the path, this time amongst Elysian’s aromatic cedar, eucalyptus and pine bushes. However since this crew was smaller than previous occasions, we actually acquired to attach — practically everybody chatted with each other sooner or later.
One subscriber regaled us with tales from his profession as an aviation photographer; one other had so much to say about his work on Skid Row; yet one more subscriber, a fan of our latest desk exercise series, inspired everybody to do the mobility workouts throughout their workday, as they’d helped her. It felt like a real group outing. And it was the proper solution to begin the weekend.
The L.A. Occasions subscriber hike.
(Deborah Vankin / Los Angeles Occasions)
Our mascot, Outside reporter Jaclyn Cosgrove’s canine Maggie Might, led the best way as we took in views of Atwater, Glendale and the downtown L.A. skyline. As we returned to the Grace E. Simons Lodge parking zone, a smattering of childrens’ birthday events had been simply getting underway within the park.
“Thanks, this was nice,” one subscriber yelled, waving goodbye from throughout the parking zone. “I discovered one thing and I even acquired a telephone quantity!” Then he headed down the hill to his automotive, a pep in his step.
The LA Occasions subscriber hike mascot Maggie Might.
(Deborah Vankin / Los Angeles Occasions)
Keep tuned for particulars about our subsequent subscriber hike, which is able to happen in late spring. Meantime: try our hiking guide for 70 of the most effective hikes within the L.A. space. And The Wild e-newsletter will maintain you up to date on open air information and adventures.
Till subsequent time, get pleasure from it on the market!
