Born and raised in California, Christopher Reynolds has written about travel, the outdoors, arts and culture for the Los Angeles Times since 1990. Since 2015, Reynolds has kayaked in Canada; surfed in San Diego; snorkeled in American Samoa; floated in Xochimilco; climbed the hills of Dingle; swallowed twitching seafood in Seoul; and found his family in the ledger book at Ellis Island. He takes no freebies or press discounts.
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Towering oaks, converging rivers, vibrant wildlife. You’ll be able to see it all on the 1,600 acres near the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers.
April 23, 2024
Amid the seaside parks, forest paths, stylish skyscrapers, good food and mingled cultures, you may begin to suspect that Vancouver is a superior version of home.
March 26, 2024
Greenery, seascapes and so many coffeehouses. It’s easy to see why visiting Washington state’s largest city can be so rewarding for travelers from L.A.
Feb. 28, 2024
In a forest fit for hobbits, get to the gate, punch in the secret code and enter a realm where it’s perfectly normal to sleep in a tree.
Feb. 27, 2024
Live jazz is rare and getting rarer in Los Angeles. But there are still spots to savor the rhythms. Here’s an inside look at where you can consistently hear live jazz in the city.
Feb. 13, 2024
Murrieta Hot Springs has been home to a Christian Bible college, a vegetarian commune and the ‘Catskills of SoCal.’ Now comes a new chapter as a wellness resort.
Jan. 17, 2024
The East Brother Light Station in the San Francisco Bay is not a destination for everyone. But if you’re looking for history, a bit of mystery and spectacular views, your boat awaits.
Jan. 11, 2024
The new “Peaks Hours Plus” pilot program, which carries a $2 reservation fee, is intended to ease traffic and help protect natural resources in the national park.
Dec. 13, 2023
As the temporary lake evaporates, other parts of Death Valley National Park are reopening. Here’s the latest for those visiting this winter.
Dec. 4, 2023
Born in the late 19th century as a woodsy haven for bohemian types, Carmel is filled with beauty and luxury. But you don’t have to be wealthy to enjoy a lot of this seaside village.
Nov. 22, 2023