A chipmunk is positioned on a stone, highlighting the peaceful coexistence of wildlife and nature.

Merriam's chipmunk

#merriamschipmunk #chipmunk #naturephotography #nature #naturephotos #wildlife #losangeles #angelesnationalforest #sangabrielmountains #angelesNF #wildlifephotography

Steller's Jay in the San Bernardino Mountains. Tabletop Campground 9/2018.
#birdoftheday

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe

A woodpecker clinging to a tree log, highlighting its distinctive markings and the texture of the bark.

Hairy woodpecker

#hairywoodpecker #naturephotography #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #angelesnationalforest #angelesNF #sangabrielmountains #dailybird #birdsofbluesky #naturephotos #LAwildlife #losangeles

Happy Saturday!

Baden Powell hike 9/2018

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #backpacking

ATTN SOCAL: call Young Kim (949)268-6706 @repyoungkim and kindly ask/DEMAND she prioritize public lands, because she could help save the world (and also like save her seat in Congress).

#publiclands #publiclandsinpublichands #grandstaircaseescalante #sangabrielmountains #angelesnationalforest

This is a car gone to nature that drove off of HWY 2 past Vincent's Gap as seen hiking from Vincent's Gap to South Fork.

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #backpacking

A woodpecker clinging to a tree trunk, highlighting its distinctive markings and the texture of the bark.

White-headed woodpecker

#whiteheadedwoodpecker #woodpecker #naturephotography #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #angelesnationalforest #angelesNF #sangabrielmountains #dailybird #birdsofbluesky #naturephotos #LAwildlife #losangeles

Have a good Day!

#Floweroftheday Sulfurous Buckwheat 7/2018

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #wildflowers #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #PCT #angelesnationalforest

A small bird perches on a branch in a tranquil woodland setting, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings.

Mountain Chickadee

#mountainchickadee #naturephotography #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #angelesnationalforest #angelesNF #sangabrielmountains #dailybird #birdsofbluesky #naturephotos #LAwildlife #losangeles

I led a hike for friends to Miner Vincent's Cabin. It was so fun! My friends still make jokes that I tried to kill them by hiking them to death😂 7/2018

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #backpacking #PCT

A photo of the dome for the 100" telescope on Mt. Wilson. The right half of the photo is obscured by clouds that were rolling in.

Mt. Wilson 100"telescope dome among the clouds. #losangeles #mtwilson #astronomy #angelesnationalforest

The great outdoors! My happy place.

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #backpacking #PCT
2018

I hope you all have the best Thursday possible!

Rugged and beautiful, Angeles National Forest, Berkhart trail as soon in 4/2018

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #angelesnationalforest

Some kind of Darkling beetle. iNaturalist says it is a Desert Robot Hairy Beetle. I love that 😂 It was very cute, around the size of a lady beetle.

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #insects #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #angelesnationalforest

Velvet Ant! This is actually a wasp with a very powerful sting. It ranks #3 on the Schmidt pain index. They are also super cool and beautiful.

#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #insects #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #angelesnationalforest

On the #PacificCrestTrail at #MillCreekSummit. #AngelesForestHighway #AngelesForestHwy #AngelesNationalForest #MichaelEjercito

Looking down on the #LosAngelesBasin from the #AngelesCrestHighway. #AngelesCrestHwy #CaliforniaHighway2 #CAHighway2 #CaliforniaHwy2 #CAHwy2 #California2 #CA2 #Highway2 #Hwy2 #AngelesNationalForest

So pretty🌊

Switzer Falls
Angeles national forest

#angelesnationalforest #waterfall #mountains #la

Hike from Inspiration Point to Blue Ridge Campground along the PCT. Fun hike that takes you right through Mountain High Ski Resort!
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #scenic #nature #views #PCT #breathe #AngelesNationalForest #eastcoastkin #MountainHigh

Pine Mountain peak hike to 9,652". This is part of the North Devil's Backbone trail. Daunting trail but amazing! 2016
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #peaks #scenic #nature #views #mtbaldy #breathe #AngelesNationalForest #eastcoastkin

Ice House Saddle. Such a beautiful trail! This is my happy place😊
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #peaks #scenic #nature #views #icehousesaddle #breathe #AngelesNationalForest #eastcoastkin

Mt Baldy 10,064 feet elevation. This was my 2nd time doing this trail. Its hard but its super cool! #hiking #photography #westcoastkin #peaks #scenic #nature #views #mtbaldy #breathe #AngelesNationalForest #eastcoastkin

Backpacking trip to Guffy Campground along the PCT. Stunning views! CA has so much natural beauty💚
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #backpacking #PCT

Volunteered with the Grassy Hollow Loppers to maintain a section of the PCT near Grassy Hollow. It was really fun and there were beautiful flowers🧡
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe #PCT

Picnic at around 8,000 feet in the San Gabriel Mountains. Pretty sure this was from Guffy Campground. 2016
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #AngelesNationalForest #scenic #nature #eastcoastkin #views #scape #breathe

Mt Baden Powel in the snow in April 2015.
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #mtbadenpowell #scenic #nature #views #eastcoastkin #picoftheday #mountains #sanbernardinomountains #Angelesnationalforest #snow

Forest Friday!
Inspiration Point San Gabriel Mountains 2015
#hiking #photography #westcoastkin #inspirationpoint #scenic #nature #views #eastcoastkin #picoftheday #mountains #sanbernardinomountains #forestfriday #Angelesnationalforest #forestfriday

#angelesnationalforest #angelescrest #vegantraveler #gaytraveler #gridwalker #earthenergy #elemental #elementalmagic

Wild Times in 2025 in the Angeles National Forest. A look back at some exciting activity right in front of my lucky trail cameras. Sit back, relax and enjoy this spectacular compilation. Please feel f... TikTok video by Robert Martinez

If you love #nature and live here in Southern #California, you will absolutely love this video of clips by photographer/videographer and resident #artist of the forest seevice. The clips are #AngelesNationalForest animals we share the forest with. Absolutely stunning. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ygWcDn/

Skunk Confronts Mountain Lion in Incredible Trail Camera Footage A photographer has captured an incredible interaction between a skunk and a mountain lion on one of his trail cameras. [Read More]