The last word

I will surely miss the Outdoors section -- from the swimming holes with Pancho Doll to monarch butterflies, the great hikes to the weekly Sky Report. It was one thing I looked forward to every week. A sincere thank you to all the writers and contributors.

JOE SILVEY

Ventura

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As a hiker and open water swimmer, I praise your section and begrudge its disappearance. You have found that we can enjoy Southern California’s natural and unnatural landscape, from Scott Doggett’s nighttime hikes [“After Dark, No One Can See You Sweat,” Nov. 22] to Jim Rainey’s dip into the cold waters separating L.A. from Catalina Island [“30,000 Strokes to Go,” Oct. 18].

ADAN ORTEGA JR.

Fullerton

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With all the bustle and stress of the city, our local mountains and deserts are a tremendous resource. If Outdoors helped inspire Angelenos to get out and explore more often, then it was doing a great public service.

CHRIS MILLER

Oceanside

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Outdoors took me away from the daily grind of living in Los Angeles and put me out in the wild where I could dream about fishing, hiking, hunting and all of the outdoor activities available.

TOM DAVEY

Valencia

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I’m not a biker, boater, camper, hiker or hunter, but I’ve grown fond of Outdoors. At first I felt it was for those with money to buy the perfect gear. Either Outdoors became more observant of nature or I began to read it more fairly, but I started looking forward to Tuesdays.

“A Voice for Silence” [Nov. 15] was a meditation. I saved the section to reread it. The Field Guide was a great teacher, and I lost myself in the gorgeous huge photos. I’m going to miss Outdoors very much.

DAMIANA CHAVEZ

Los Angeles

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I have learned so much from Outdoors. I have traveled vicariously through the articles. I even started hiking because you guys made it look like so much fun, and I found that it is fun -- except for when the coyotes are eating people.

DENISE BILLINGS

North Hollywood

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I’ve looked forward to the Outdoors section every Tuesday and used it many times as source material for a hunting education course my partner and I teach once a month for the Department of Fish and Game.

I guess as we become more and more urbanized, the outdoors life and its traditions become less and less important. I’m going to miss your publication.

JIM OVERMAN

Encino

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As a 67-year-old whose idea of outdoor activities is walking briskly a couple of miles a day, I know I am definitely not your target demographic. Still, I want you to know that I thoroughly enjoy the Outdoors section. I always find at least one article that must be read from start to finish (no skim reading allowed) and usually more than one. Your efforts are appreciated and will be missed.

SUSAN GOFF

Monrovia