Downtown

Walk in the Hills

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November 1st 2014
Geo: 34.1068, -118.349Rained heavily last night, most unusual. Erin says the conventional wisdom is not to go swimming in the ocean soon after rain, because of the junk flushed out of long-dormant storm water drains. It's made for a lovely, clear morning, however.Which was just superb for our walk in Runyon Canyon Park, near Hollywood. The steady climb was rewarded with expansive views ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more