Jaclyn Cosgrove covers the (great!) outdoors at the Los Angeles Times. They started at The Times in 2017 and have written about wildfires, culture, protests, crime and county government. In 2022, they managed For Your Mind, a yearlong mental health project. Cosgrove is originally from rural Oklahoma and is a proud Oklahoma State University graduate. They fell in love with the Southern California landscape when they moved here in 2017. They are always looking for the next adventure and welcome your ideas. If their phone goes straight to voicemail when you call, it probably means they’re in the mountains with their beloved dog, Maggie May.
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Nov. 7, 2024
Washington Boulevard runs from Whittier to Venice and is filled with every type of Angeleno. Walking it provided me with a genuine slice of life in L.A., a city I love.
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Oct. 31, 2024
It is exceedingly rare to spot a mountain lion while out hiking in Southern California. But should you see one, these expert tips will help you know what to do next.
Oct. 24, 2024
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Oct. 18, 2024
Reservations for campgrounds near wildflower blooms are opening up. Book one now before they disappear.
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I knew running would only make it worse. I had no weapon. I thought, ‘Wow, I guess this is how it ends, I’m only 31.’
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Are you a space nerd? Consider taking a hike at Mt. Wilson, where discoveries of how our universe works continue to be made.
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