Category Archives: nature

Anza-Borrego Desert Wildflowers, 2017

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Christy Borgman

With every rainfall over the winter, I’ve been thinking about the prospect of wildflowers!  Yesterday, I ventured out to the Anza-Borrego Desert to see what had bloomed!  On the way from LA, I stopped in Aguanga to check out Ricardo … Continue reading →

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Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove 10/31/2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Christy Borgman

I took one of the last tram tours ever, through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park last month.  In an effort to preserve and restore the grove, the tram has permanently stopped running.  In the Spring … Continue reading →

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Birthday traditions, nature and Jim Morrison

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Christy Borgman

Each year on my birthday, I try to plan something special involving music or the great outdoors.  In years past I’ve gone to concerts by some of my favorite artists.  My top three most memorable were probably Jane’s Addiction, Rob … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful to live in Los Angeles

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Christy Borgman

On Thanksgiving, I spent the day visiting all of the places in LA that I’m thankful for…from Malibu for sunrise to the Rainbow for a nightcap! The more I live, the more I appreciate how lucky I am.  I had … Continue reading →

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Cobb Estate and Sam Merrill Trail hike

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Christy Borgman

Recently, I headed to Altadena with the intention of exploring some abandoned gold mines.  Between incorrect directions that I had printed out, and lack of cell phone service, things didn’t quite go as planned.  Instead of mines and caves, I … Continue reading →

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