Friday, March 22, 2013

Take a Walkabaout at Hahamonga Watershed Park!


Alright! If you are looking for something to do in 
lovely Pasadena this is it!!

 Enjoy nature? 
This one is for you!!



Did you know about Frisbee (disc) Golf? 
Did you know there is a baseball field down there?

9am- Noon
What a lovely way to escape the bustle and spend the morning!!

 Hahamonga seems to not be well known to those that aren't from around here but I have a long history with this basin!! Initially starting with hiking with my Dad, Sister and dog Honey into the Upper Arroyo Seco and later on I used to ride my Tennessee Walker through the trails of what is now Hahamonga. Currently I frequently take the Gabrieleno trail behind JPL that is accessed from Windsor ave. and Ventura. I love hearing the peaceful creek, watching hawks soar above and enjoying the shade made by the towering trees that make for a magical nature experience that transports you into the wilderness! It is a stroller friendly path that is used by equestrians and cyclists regularly! For those that aren't too athletically inclined it's an easy and pleasurable trip 1 mile in to the trail split and 1 mile back! (And most can do that portion in about an hour leisurely!) For those that enjoy hiking there are many trails to continue on!

The Hahamonga Watershed Park is tucked away into the basin and visible as you view JPL from surrounding roads, the entrance is across the street from La Canada High and it winds you down into the basin where Tom Sawyer Summer Camp is - located next to Rose Bowl Riders, a riding and boarding facility!

 Well tomorrow, March 23rd, 2013 The Arroyo Seco Foundation will host a Walkabout! Historically a Walkabout is a period of time in Aboriginal Culture to go out into the wilderness and live in harmony with nature. To recenter, engage and focus on the present to be able to focus best on your future. It's been adopted in other cultures as a time used to clear your head! For the Arroyo Seco's purposes, it's to engage in nature through guides and stations focusing on preservation and use for our natural spaces!!

 Please consult the website for more details, this is an ideal event for kids, a date, start to your morning and for anyone that wants to take advantage of our beautiful weather and natural habitat!!

Prepare your trip!!
Here is where you Park and Sign In: Google Map of where to Start!

Details of What to Expect! Arroyo Seco Foundation

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