A two-day walk that you can join or leave almost anywhere along the route, the Big Parade is a community stroll that starts at the Angel’s Flight Stairway in downtown Los Angeles and ends at the iconic Hollywood sign. Along the way, revelations include a secret dirt road between Silver Lake and Echo Park, the Music Box Stairs (site of a Laurel and Hardy film), and other quirky landmarks. Big Parade IV takes place May 19-20. —Aimee Bender
The Whidbey Island–based artist Georgia Gerber created the bronze penguin sculpture at the Inn at Langley.
Courtesy of the Inn at Langley
Different types of orca whales can be spotted in the waters of Puget Sound year-round.
Courtesy of Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism
At Marbley, learn how to float acrylic paint on the surface of water—an ancient technique—and then dip paper, silk, or wood to create a one-of-a-kind gift.
Photo by Gray Mountain Photography
Coupeville artist Greg Neal sculpted the “Soaring Eagle” installation for Price Sculpture Forest.
Courtesy of Price Sculpture Forest
Come spring and summer, the Oystercatcher offers plenty of outdoor seating for seafood lovers.
Courtesy of the Oystercatcher
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, on the western side of Whidbey Island, preserves early 19th-century life on the island.
Photo by Denis Hill
Deception Island Bridge—the 85-year-old span that connects Whidbey Island with Fidalgo Island—is one of Washington’s most iconic sights.
Photo by Michael Stadler
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Unique L.A.: The Big Parade
A two-day walk that you can join or leave almost anywhere along the route, the Big Parade is a community stroll that starts at the Angel’s Flight Stairway in downtown Los Angeles and ends at the iconic Hollywood sign. Along the way, revelations include a secret dirt road between Silver Lake and Echo Park, the Music Box Stairs (site of a Laurel and Hardy film), and other quirky landmarks. Big Parade IV takes place May 19-20. —Aimee Bender
Hike to the Hollywood Sign
The best way to see the Hollywood Sign is to hike to it. The Hollyridge Trail is easy for all ages and takes a little over an hour roundtrip. Enjoy an up-close-and-personal view of the sign, along with beautiful views of Los Angeles extending all the way to the ocean.
