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Surely you are familiar with the sprawling, rugged glory of Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. But do you know about the park’s benefactor and namesake, Griffith J. Griffith? The philanthropist and felon ...

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To get a sense of what Griffith J. Griffith achieved for Los Angeles, all you have to do is hike up to the summit of Mount Hollywood, the second-highest point in the 4,210-acre urban wilderness park ...

With its death toll reported at 88 the Camp Fire will almost certainly stand alone as the deadliest wildfire in California history, as more than 200 people reportedly remain missing from Paradise. Its ...

With an increasing focus on flying above the city’s problems, a new idea took hold: building an aerial tramway over Griffith Park, the 4,000-acre refuge set in the middle of the city. The 1960s-era ...

This 3D virtual tour explores Griffith Observatory from a scenic hillside perspective above Los Angeles. The view highlights ...