• Idlewood Canyon is a great place for nature lovers to retreat to.canyon,outcropping,gorge,ravine,canyons,outcrops,r image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Hollywood isn't the only place to visit in the Los Angeles, California area. Amidst the hoopla surrounding tinsel-town, we sometimes forget what the places around Los Angeles, like Idlewood Canyon, provide for lovers of natural history. Although you might not find a lot of information on Idlewood Canyon online, you can create your own back-to-basics retreat for that location.
  
  

Valleys

• A trip around the Idlewood Canyon valley is a must. With views of picturesque mountains and surrounding valleys, there is ample opportunity for trekking. The closest valleys to explore are Hillcrest Canyon and Brand Canyon, all places where you can explore the abundantly diverse nature. Look for a view of the Hollywood Hills while you're exploring the canyon.
  
  

Brand Park

• Brand Park is built near the Brand Park Dam and is around a mile from Idlewood Canyon. If you're looking for exciting biking trails, bird watching spots or water-sport activities, this is the place to go. Apart from sports and games however, Brand Park is also used for cultural representation of the place. If you're looking to learn about the history and culture of Idlewood Canyon and its surrounding areas, Brand Park has an art gallery, a recital hall and a sculpture court for art and history lovers.
  
  

Religious Landmarks

• If you're willing to do something unique while visiting Idlewood Canyon, go on foot and visit the few famous churches around the place to learn about religion's influence on the local culture. The famous churches you can find here are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, North Glendale Methodist Church and Saint Mark's Episcopal Church.
  
  

Griffith Observatory Dome

• One of the must-visit spots around Idlewood Canyon is the Griffith Observatory Dome. If you're amazed by looking at the fascinating architectural work of the dome, you'll love what's inside. The observatory is equipped with high-quality Zeiss and solar telescopes and will surely ignite a passion for astronomy in you. There are live astronomy shows every 60 minutes during working days, and you can book spots for special occasions like solar and lunar eclipses.