Pioneering Women Homesteaders Left Their Mark on Topanga
Before they could vote or have equal protection under law, before there were roads or electricity or running water, a handful of women staked a claim for land in the Santa Monica Mountains. Their determination made a mark not...
Women’s Work
March is Women’s History Month and we are starting our month-long celebration with a look at two books on the role of women in the American Revolution; a conversation with the herbalists at Wüm Essential Elements, Topanga’s new women-owned...
Coast and Canyon Spring Almanac
Welcome to TNT’s quarterly Almanac. Our goal is to provide an easy-to access guide to the seasons, featuring important natural events like the full and new moon, meteor showers and plant and animal life cycles. If you have a...
A Shot in the Arm
Topanga Canyon Art Gallery’s latest group show features local artists sharing their vision of what would give them a much needed “Shot in the Arm” after a year of isolation and restraint. The works include a wide range of...
Spotlight on Women-Owned Business: Trudy Perry Fiber Art
Trudy Perry is a fiber artist in Topanga who specializes in creating colorful, custom handwoven textiles and wall art. “I have always been interested in textiles and creating with my hands,” she says. “I studied fashion design at University,...
Trail Hazards
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area trail advocate and builder Milt McAully often hiked in shorts, but pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes with thick socks are recommended for those of us mere mortals who are vulnerable to...
Deep Roots: Topanga’s Oak Trees Are Part of the Wood Wide Web
Topanga’s oaks have deep roots, deeper than one might think. A coastal live oak tree can grow to be 80 feet tall and live for more than 500 years, but a lot of that life—and growth—takes place out of...
Finding Our Routes: The Backbone Trail
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” —J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Anyone...
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