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back bone
Outdoor enthusiast and musician Butchy Fuego reflects on his approach to wilderness and the experience of making the series, "Backbone Trail."
Adamson House Peacock Fountain
Using this as your guide, you can explore the legacy of the California tile industry that was hewn from the very geology hiding underfoot to the craftsmen who are carrying on the tradition in more modern ways.
Young Butterhead lettuce growing in one of our TerraFarms™ | Courtesy of Local Roots
A vertical farming company in Los Angeles uses technology to grow the equivalent of five acres of food in a 40-foot shipping container.
backbone trail
The Backbone Trail is a remarkably accessible long-distance trail only 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles.
Mono Lake
Whether you’re interested in unearthly landscapes, endangered wildlife, the ghosts of a bygone military brigade or the beautiful ruin of abandoned mining camp that once struck gold, here are the five best state parks that are worth the drive north.
griffith observatory
From local libraries to Los Angeles State Historic Park, there are plenty of festivities here in the Southland where you can experience the eclipse on August 21.
Coffee Primera Taza Coco Milk | Cynthia Rebolledo
While third-wave coffee shops are symbols of gentrification in places like Boyle Heights, one coffee shop called Primera Taza is doing things differently and establishing themselves as a safe space for the community. 
7 Mile House circa June 1904. Original owner, Egidio Micheli, center with apron, with partner, Palmiro Testa (right). Lady on the far right back holding baby Ecle is Niccola Testa. Little girl on far right is Eva Testa | Courtesy of 7 Mile House
Mile houses were stagecoach stops that began in the Gold Rush era. Today, the only the 7 Mile House remains in its original location. To survive, the historic location has changed with the times, evolving its menu to suit its diverse customers.
shell beach
One of the original counties established when California became a state in 1850, Sonoma is home to some of the state's best coastal trails.
Kamayan dining with grilled fish, fried shrimp, eggplant, grilled squid and rice | Pampanguena Cuisine
Kamayan, or eating with your hands, is one thing that is truly Filipino. In the U.S., the trend of diners seeking unique experiences has seen kamayan dining enjoy a surge in popularity in recent years.
camel dairy
Here are the five best places to track down the peculiar history of camels (and see a few of them too!) in southern California.
Italians in agircultural pursuits
From downtown’s long gone Little Italy to the Valley, L.A.’s early Italian immigrants brought their love of good food and good drinks to Southern California and expanded the region’s palate forever. 
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