Kyle Hanson 6/30/16 Kyle Hanson 6/30/16

#296 Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve is a Spring wildflower showstopper. Located in the Mojave Desert outside of Los Angeles, poppies carpet rolling hills to create a stunning mirage of orange. Bloom is generally February through May though can vary each season depending on winter rains. One look of at the massive fields of California's State Flower will be an experience you will never forget.

Kyle Hanson 6/29/16 Kyle Hanson 6/29/16

#295 Cima Ghost Town

Cima is a ghost town located in the Mojave National Preserve. Founded in 1900 with the opening of a store and later post office in 1905, H.C. Gibson's made the town famous because he did not pump gas for his customers making this the original self-service station. The Union Pacific Railroad passes the lazy town each day on its historic route. Cima is also the heart of the largest and densest Joshua Tree grove on Earth.

Kyle Hanson 6/28/16 Kyle Hanson 6/28/16

#294 Montana de Oro Sand Spit

The Sand Spit is a ancient coastal dune field in Montaña de Oro State Park. For several miles, massive sand dunes cover bluffs that descend into crashing waters below. A trail leads to the ocean while climbing the many peaks offer dramatic vistas of Los Osos and Morro Bay. Enjoy a peaceful day wandering the dunes and finding hidden spots to relax.

Kyle Hanson 6/27/16 Kyle Hanson 6/27/16

#293 Presidio Park

Presidio Park in San Diego marks the spot of the first European settlement of the Western United States. Founded in 1769, the Presidio or military fort was established here to protect the land from invasion. Abandoned in 1835, it decayed for 75 years until local civic lead George Marston purchased the land for preservation. He donated the land to the city where a Museum to honor Mission Founder Father Junípero Serra was built. The museum is open today and provides sweeping views of the city in an idyllic setting.

Kyle Hanson 6/26/16 Kyle Hanson 6/26/16

#292 San Clemente Pier

San Clemente Pier is a classic California wooden pier at 1,296 feet long. It is the third pier to be constructed at this site with the first one opening in 1928. A leisurely sunset stroll or moonlit walk are a perfect way to spend time on the Orange County Coast.

Kyle Hanson 6/25/16 Kyle Hanson 6/25/16

#291 San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument was created on October 10th, 2014 to protect 346,177 acres of pristine wilderness above Los Angeles. More than 15 million people are within a 90 mile radius of the monument, but a visit will feel uncrowded with 4 designated wilderness areas. 300 species of plants and animals are found here and nowhere else on Earth making it a rich biodiversity zone. The San Gabriel Mountains provide Los Angeles with 70% of its wild space and 30% of its drinking water. Native American history here dates 8,000 years.

Kyle Hanson 6/24/16 Kyle Hanson 6/24/16

#290 Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum

The Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum is a sculptural museum in Joshua Tree. Noah Purifoy was an artist born in Alabama but spent most of his working life in California. He was the first African American to attend the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles and graduated with a BFA in 1956. He used debris and found objects from the desert to sculpt over 100 mesmerizing art installations created during his final years from 1989 to 2004.

Kyle Hanson 6/23/16 Kyle Hanson 6/23/16

#289 Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park is the premier nature wonderland of the Santa Monica Mountains. Grasslands, oak woodlands and rolling hills make up more than 8,000 acres of scenic beauty. The area was once home to the Native American Chumash who had a village here called Talepop. Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox both used the area for filming including M*A*S*H & The Planet of the Apes. Hiking trails of every length wind through canyons covered in wildflowers each Spring.

Kyle Hanson 6/22/16 Kyle Hanson 6/22/16

#288 Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has been around since 1958 and represents 2,500 stars of film, television, music, radio and theatre. With 10 million annual visitors, it is one of the most visited spots in the country. Since 1968, it has been a requirement for an honoree to attend the unveiling of the star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for those that have been in their industry for at least five years and give to charity. Enjoy 15 blocks of Hollywood stars from the past and present.

Kyle Hanson 6/21/16 Kyle Hanson 6/21/16

#287 Jalama Road Scenic Byway

Jalama Road is a 14 mile Scenic Byway between Lompoc and the ocean. The road winds through rolling hills that are a brilliant green in the winter and golden in the summer. Oak groves dot the slopes to provide shade and a haven for wildlife. At the end is the secluded Jalama Beach where you will feel worlds away to discover a pristine coast.