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Known as the “enchanted forest” due to the plentiful trees and greenery, First Water is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail in Sierra Madre with picturesque scenery! Join us as we learn about Professor Miki Turner’s experience in photojournalism, sports and arts & culture!

PACKING LIST:

• H20

• Comfortable shoes

• Hat + SPF

• Snacks

• WAIVERS

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PROFESSOR: Miki Turner

DEPARTMENT: JOURNALISM

RATE MY PROFESSOR: 4.8/5

“Miki is an amazing professor, brings in some really great speakers, and will challenge you creatively. If you put in the effort to get the most you can out of the assignments, you'll be surprised by how your work and creative vision will develop.”

An award-winning journalist, Miki Turner utilizes her experience in multiple disciplines to teach courses in photojournalism, sports commentary, digital storytelling and sports production. She has worked at ESPN, the NFL Network, MSNBC, AOL, BET and several newspapers, and is also the author of two books. When she is not capturing pictures or leading the next generation of journalists, Turner is advocating on behalf of underrepresented groups through various diversity and inclusion efforts.

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PEAK: First Water via Mount Wilson Trail

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

SCENERY: Plenty of greenery and shade will be found on this trail, and we’ll even encounter some streams!

FUN FACT: Some bending trees along the trail make for a mini obstacle course!

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TRIP LEAD: Skyler Pak

Gluten intolerant but wants to go to Italy. Suggestions?

Contact Skyler: sspak@usc.edu

Read Skyler's bio here.

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