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Murphy Ranch w/ Dana Milstein {Writing}

  • 1550 Casale Road Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272 United States (map)
Standard - $10
DRIVER - $6 (GAS REFUNDED!!!)

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Come on a historical 3.4 mile adventure with writing professor Dana Milstein! Along the way we will see beautiful Southern California terrain, great views of Los Angeles, and a former Nazi compound nestled into the hillside.

PACKING LIST:

  • Comfortable Shoes

  • H2O

  • Sunscreen

  • Snacks

  • WAIVERS



Professor Milstein is an assistant professor in the Writing Department and loves to incorporate hands-on activities into her classrooms. Dana earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the CUNY Graduate Center, where she also completed a post-master’s certificate in Instructional Technology and Interactive Pedagogy. Initially trained as a classical saxophonist, Dana enjoys songwriting and learning new instruments. Her hobbies include Crossfit and endurance events, fiber arts, game design, and manuscript illumination. She is a specialist in musicopoetics, and publishes on anime, video games, and Steampunk cultures.


PEAK: Murphy Ranch

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Beautiful views of the city and natural valleys in the Pacific Palisades

FUN FACT: There is a former Nazi campground that now has graffiti all over it!


TRIP LEAD: Carson

Ask him about his attachment to chacos!

Contact Carson: cjlocke@usc.edu

Read Carson's bio here.