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The Portuguese Bend Reserve is one of nine reserves that make up the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve , in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County . It is a good place for walking and seeing wildlife and native plants.  The Portuguese Bend Reserve consists of rolling hills, canyons and rock outcrops. The zone contains coastal sage scrubs habitats, a community of fragrant and drought resistant shrubs and flowering plants. The well-marked network of trails within this reserve offers an extraordinary scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Catalina Island. View of Catalina Island The main entrance of the park is near Del Cerro Park , at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard . A wide dirt trail descends towards the Palos Verdes Dr S highway . Then we followed the beach trail down to Sacred Cove . The Sacred Cove (or Smuggler's Cove) is a deep cove bordered by two prominent points: the  Portuguese Point and the  Inspiration Point . Sacred Cove beach is m...

California has some of the most diverse marine life in the world. If you’re walking along one of the beaches of  Palos Verdes Peninsulas , you’ve got a good chance of seeing harbor seals ( Phoca vitulina ). During our last hike we visited the Sacred Cove (or Smuggler's Cove) . Is a deep cove bordered by two prominent points: the Portuguese Point and the Inspiration Point . In this last one we saw a group of seals sunbathing. ᶘ ᵒᴥᵒᶅ  ᶘ ᵒᴥᵒᶅ  Harbor seals are awkward on land but graceful in water.  The harbor seals are not migratory and stay generally within 50 miles of home. Small groups haul out in shoreline areas to breed, rest or just to warm themselves in the sun. They feed on many species of fishes, such as herring, anchovy, mackerel, and occasionally also eat squids, shrimps, mollusks and crabs.

The Downtown Fitness Loop is one of the Fitness Loop in Long Beach , California . It is a 4.8-mile walking/running path bordered by Alamitos Avenue, East Shoreline Drive, Aquarium Road, West Shoreline Drive and Ocean Boulevard. The loop has distance markers that connect fitness equipment stations, allowing exercisers to develop a routine suited for them.  The fitness loop complements the Beach Pedestrian Path and the nearby Bixby Fitness Loop. The loop have distance markers that connect five active fitness equipment stations such as pull up and dip bars, and six passive stations for activities like balance stretching and squats. This tour will take you to the highlights of the  downtown area . The Ocean Center Building Alamitos Beach Shoreline Marina Island Grissom viewpoint Shoreline village Pine Avenue Pier Downtown Landing

Si estáis buscando una excursión sencilla pero llena de paisajes impresionantes en el Pirineo de Lleida, la ruta que os llevará desde Les Planes de Son hasta la cima del Pic de Quartiules (2.226 m) es una opción perfecta. Este recorrido no solo os permitirá disfrutar de la naturaleza en estado puro, sino también experimentar la belleza de las Valls d'Àneu en pleno invierno, con la nieve como compañera constante. A continuación, os detallamos esta emocionante ruta paso a paso. Inicio de la ruta en Les Planes de Son El punto de partida de esta aventura es Les Planes de Son , un paraje ubicado en las Valls d'Àneu . Aquí se encuentran las instalaciones de MónNatura Pirineus . Desde el inicio, la nieve cubría el paisaje, creando un ambiente mágico que os acompañará durante toda la ruta. Cruzando Les Planes de Son , dejamos a nuestra izquierda la Riera del Tinter mientras nos dirigimos hacia el bosque. Planes de Son Ascenso al Refugio del Pla de la Font Una vez en el bosque, se...

The Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail is a three-mile round-trip hike to a fan palm oasis located in the middle of nowhere. The oasis is located in the hills close to the northern Joshua Tree National Park boundary. Leaving from the parking area , the trail begins climbing up the mountain. The path heads uphill from the start on a well maintained single track. Each step increases the view of the surrounding desert. After winding around the ridgetop, the trail descends to the oasis. The trees were planted by miners to mark the spring that now irrigates the zone. The darkened trunks of the palms reflect the number of fires that have come through the area in recent history. 

In the late 1800s, miners dug around 300 mines in the lands now protected as Joshua Tree National Park . The Lost Horse Mine is one the best-preserved gold mines in the southwest area of the park. You can access by hiking a full 6.7 mile circular trail. This loop can be walked in either directions. From the trailhead , the path follows an old mine road until you reach a big wooden stamp mill . Currently, the mine is surrounded by a fence to protect visitors from the dangerous. Between 1894 and 1931, the mine produced 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 ounces of silver. Lost Horse Mine Lost Horse Mine Past the mine, the trail goes up and reach a mountain pass . On the right, you can see the highest point of the Lost Horse Mountain . Leave the main road and follow the indications to get the summit (5313 ft). By the way, don't forget your camera, the views are impressive. Summit of the Lost Horse Mountain Return to the mountain pa...

The Desert Bighorn Sheep is a type of wild sheep that inhabit mountainous or rocky terrain areas. They live in the arid regions of the Southwest United States and Mexico . About 250  Desert Bighorn Sheep  live in the Joshua Tree National Park . 🐐 The sheep prefer a habitat of steep, rocky terrain for escape from predators. One of the best places to look for bighorns in Joshua Park is the  Barker Dam that serves as a water source for these animals. They can go for days without water. In fact, during particularly dry years, the sheep can get all the water just from plants such grass or cactus. Desert Bighorn Sheep  are gregarious animals, forming herds of 8-10 individuals. Male sheep , called rams , can be recognized by their massive brown horns. Horn size is a symbol of rank in the herd.