In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares why she fell in Love with Topanga Canyon, the artistic and spiritual enclave nestled in California’s Santa Monica Mountains.
From wildflower-covered hiking trails and sweeping ocean views to live music festivals, eclectic shops, and hidden gathering spaces, Linda explores the unique culture and community spirit that makes Topanga so special. Learn about the canyon’s deep ties to music legends like Neil Young, Canned Heat, and The Doors, along with the history of beloved venues like The Corral.
Linda also discusses local treasures including Theatricum Botanicum, the magical Inn of the Seventh Ray, the artistic sanctuary of Jalan Jalan Imports, and the vibrant community hub of Pine Tree Circle.
The conversation highlights the canyon’s hiking culture, Indigenous history, spiritual traditions, and the restorative power of nature that continues to draw artists, musicians, writers, and seekers to this hidden corner of Southern California. Plus, Linda reads from her essay, “My Season in the Canyon.”
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Linda's mission is to experience as many beautiful places on our planet as she can before they are no more. Travel tales relating her experiences while kayaking, horseback riding, sailing, birding and hiking about the globe have appeared in numerous national magazines. She had great fun collecting travel stories, and profiles of people she met in “naturally high places” for her book, Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s Tales. Her latest book Lost Angel Unleashed is the third book in her Lost Angel Trilogy
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