Articles by DayTrippen (Gordon Ledgerwood)

Families that hike together have so much fun. Hiking is a fantastic family activity and a great way to escape phones, tablets, and computers. We have put together a list of places to take the kids and hit the trails. It feels great to get outside. Los Angeles Area Hikes Palos Verdes … [Read more...]

Since 1953 Hadley Fruit Orchards has been a popular stop along Interstate 10. Date shakes, nuts, candies, dried fruit, and clean restrooms attracted thousands of travelers each year to the iconic yellow and green building with the giant Hadley Fruit Orchards sign on the roof. In 2016 the old … [Read more...]

Many things to do in Palm Springs can be found in and around the downtown center and along the famed Palm Canyon Drive, sometimes referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert.” Although known worldwide as Hollywood’s playground, you don’t have to be famous or have deep pockets to enjoy a day in … [Read more...]

Malibou Lake in Agoura is a private lake and club tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains. Numerous movies and commercials have been filmed in and around Malibou Lake, including the 1931 Boris Karloff movie "Frankenstein." One of the most famous residents of the area was President Ronald … [Read more...]

Redondo Beach Pier was initially built to facilitate timber delivery from ships to trains in 1889; the Redondo Beach pier has undergone six transformations, surviving a series of storms, fires, and demolitions throughout the 20th century on the way to its current design -- a large horseshoe shape … [Read more...]

The Last Bookstore in downtown Los Angeles is much more than its name implies; besides being a fully operational bookshop, it’s an art gallery, a boutique, a painting, a sculpture studio, a live music venue, and an Instagrammer's paradise. It is a mecca for bibliophiles, locals, and tourists alike. … [Read more...]