https://zonklife.com/tags/local/ Recent content in Local on Zonk Media Hugo en-us Zonk Media Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://zonklife.com/posts/2026-04-09-the-trail-most-simi-valley-residents-drive-past-every-day/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://zonklife.com/posts/2026-04-09-the-trail-most-simi-valley-residents-drive-past-every-day/ <figure class="video"> <div class="video-frame"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/sHpt162Tsyg?rel=0" title="The Trail Most Simi Valley Residents Drive Past Every Day" loading="lazy" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </figure> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <p>Most people in Simi Valley drive past this two-mile stretch of the Arroyo Simi Greenway every day without giving it a second thought. But my wife Rachel and I decided to change that. We hopped on our electric scooters and took a casual tour of Phase 1 of the Greenway, from Sequoia Avenue to Erringer Road. Along the way, we learned some interesting history about this trail. It was funded by a mix of state and local money, and took a while to complete - but the timing ended up being pretty fortuitous. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we noticed that foot traffic on the Greenway went way up as people looked for safe outdoor spaces to get some exercise and fresh air. It&rsquo;s just a simple, pleasant two-mile stretch, but it&rsquo;s a nice little piece of Simi Valley that&rsquo;s worth knowing about. We had a great time exploring it, and we&rsquo;re excited to share what we learned with you.</p>