As some of you may know one of the most wonderful resources we have, Griffith Park, experienced a tragic fire last month.  It was truly sobering to watch on TV and quite sad as my husband and I watched the flames in the distance, from our back yard. 

After all was said and done.....more than 800 acres were burned that included Dante's View and the Bird Sanctuary.  For those who are interested in more detailed information about the fire, there is an amazing interactive map that details the path of the fire.

With it's 4210 acres, Griffith Park has the distinction of being the largest municipal urban park in the United States! It is full of wonderful hiking trails and it's home to the LA Zoo, LA Observatory, Autry National Center, Greek Theater, LA Equestrian Center, Travel Town and many other great attractions.

Since the fire certain areas remain closed.  The City of Los Angeles has set up the Griffith Park Recovery Blog to communicate important information about access as well as recovery efforts in the park.

If you are new to the area, I recommend that you experience Griffith Park first hand!