My 2024 Year in Review

December 29, 2024

This is my year end review for the website to reflect on what I accomplished for the year. I do this post each year and I keep the previous years data.…so 6 years of progress !! Here are my other posts about the year:

My 10 biggest blog posts of the year

My favorite mazes from 2024 - VOTE

My 2025 Website Outlook

And now the data for the year:

Weekly (Daily) Mazes posted:

2024: 53 - Mazes of the Week, each with an alternative colorway !

2023: 52 - Mazes of the week - see all 52 in this video !

2022: 54 - Mazes of the week

2021: 640 - daily mazes with some Spanish language variations

2020: 366 - daily mazes

2019: 365 - daily mazes

So overall there were 106 mazes this year with the variations. I like the weekly maze vs. the daily maze and don’t see myself ever going back !

Blog Posts:

2024: 227

2023: 192 (189 remain on the site)

2022: 132 (119 remain on the site)

2021: 291 (207 remain on the site)

2020: 102 (84 remain on the site)

2019: 26 (12 remain on the site)

If you want to read the blog posts that remain, check out my blog index. I anticipate less blog posts in 2025 as I reduce my writing schedule to focus on creating mazes ! But 970 blog posts about mazes and labyrinths since the website started is a lot !

Name Mazes Made

2024: 220

2023: 104

2022: 13

2021: 4

2020: 247

2019: 1,499

Since 2021 I have only been doing doing maze name requests when they were submitted. I had many teachers reach out for classrooms full of unique names ! I think I rank well for this on many search engines so I get a lot of maze name traffic !

Books posted online:

2024: 0

2023: 0

2022: 2

2021: 12

2020: 8

2019: 19

I re-published 1 book with some changes to make it more kid friendly…I anticipate this number changing in 2025 !

Books Published on Amazon:

2024: 0

2023: 0

2022: 0

2021: 13

2020: 0

2019: 0

I am working on a new book now. I expect to launch multiple new books in the Fall. Drop me an email if you want to be alerted when I launch a new book.

Website Traffic growth:

2024: + 33% LY

2023: + 36% LY

2022: + 47% LY

2021: + 242% LY

2020: +1000% PL

2019: **

And the bigger you get the harder it is to grow even larger in the future. Unless SEO suddenly likes me (or doesn’t). I made some changes to the site in October. Let’s see if they help grow the site in 2025 !

Different countries visiting the site:

2024: 200 according to Google analytics. Depending on how you count the # of countries, that means just about every country. Except North Korea….and I will need to research to see if anyone else is missing.

2023: 169 - I changed how I track this and think the 100 below might have been inaccurate. Out of 195 or so depending on the list you look at.

2022: 100

2021: 100

2020: 99

2019: 20

YouTube Views:

2024: 1,972

2023: 2,245

2022: 303

2021: 264

The channel is not doing well. I have no plans for videos in 2025 unless I figure out a new format that might work !

YouTube Subscribers:

2024: 31

2023: 17

2022: 6

2021: 3

Considering the numbers of videos on the channel this is terrible.

Pinterest:

I have no idea how to quantify this, but I have a Pinterest Page. It is small. I don’t do much there. Here is my traffic from there to my site:

2024: 1,091 + 343% LY

2023: 318

Large growth as a percent, but a small part of the traffic to the site. I am sure I will focus on this in 2025 for one good week at least….

My top 5 YouTube Videos from 2024

How to Make a Classical 7 Circuit Labyrinth

This video was made in 2023 and I include it because it is my most watched video. All other videos will be from 2024 !

1 - Bison Quick Maze

I have no idea why some mazes get watched and others don’t…Bison ? Of most 20 most watched videos, only 2 are from 2024, this maze and the next. Clearly the making of comic book style mazes is not interesting !

2 - Wolf Quick Maze

3 - Eagle Maze

4 - Dragon Maze

5 - Squirrel Maze

Mazes of the Week #105 - #157

Some statistics about the 52 mazes I featured this year:

All mazes were done in comic book style, the theme for the year.

It includes 39 animal mazes, 11 character mazes, and 3 insect mazes. Of those animals it includes 6 birds, 4 aquatic animals and 3 dogs.
Each maze except the dragon maze included a color or design variation for a total of 104 total mazes. The dragon maze instead had 2 color variations without a maze, but the Bulldog maze had 3 colors so we still get 104 mazes !
All mazes are stored in the comic style section of the site, which includes some of the early comic book mazes from 2023. Downloads of each maze are available there.
Each maze was made into a themed comic book cover that can be seen in the comic book cover section.

The Maze List (no links since they can all be found in one place !):

#105 Snowman

#106 Eagle

#107 Penguin

#108 Squirrel

#109 Groundhog

#110 Dinosaur

#111 Dragon

#112 Dog - Labrador

#113 Polar Bear

#114 Vampire

#115 Leprechaun

#116 Panther

#117 Bunny

#118 Spider

#119 Dolphin

#120 Dog- Bulldog

#121 Horse

#122 Frog

#123 Leopard

#124 Monarch Butterfly

#125 Turtle

#126 Therizinosaurus

#127 Bear

#128 Cow

#129 Crocodile

#130 Catfish

#131 Scarecrow

#132 Minotaur

#133 Shark

#134 Tiger

#135 Clown

#136 Owl

#137 Lion

#138 Honey Bee

#139 Dog - Yorkie Poo

#140 Samurai

#141 Warrior

#142 Rhino

#143 Koala

#144 Chicken

#145 Badger

#146 Wolf

#147 Mule

#148 La Catrina

#149 Bison

#150 Peacock

#151 Pirate

#152 Turkey

#153 Elk

#154 Llama

#155 Monkey

#156 Gingerbread Man

#157 Quokka

So that is my year in review. I have a plan for 2025 which is one of my next blog posts. Expect more mazes that hopefully people like !

17 Labyrinths to Visit in Southern/Central California + 1 Maze

December 28, 2024

California is the king of labyrinths featuring almost 500 around the state. SO many that I had to break my initial list of 35 public labyrinths to visit into multiple parts:

18 Labyrinths to visit in Northern California

17 Labyrinths to Visit in Southern/Central California + 1 Maze (this post)

If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…

17 Labyrinths to Visit in southern/central California + 1 maze

1. Fairview Dry Lake Labyrinth

Want an adventure ? Visit this 11 circuit labyrinth built from rocks on a dry lake bed. You’ll need to go off road to reach it. Find the labyrinth easily with this entry on Google Maps which awkwardly labels it “Circular Rock Path”.

Location: Apple Valley, California

Address:

Apple Valley, California 92307

2. Back Bay Inn Labyrinth

This large, 74 ft diameter 11 circuit labyrinth made from rocks in the sand overlooks Morro Bay. Follow the shore north behind the Back Bay Inn to locate. Check out this 360 view of it !

Location: Baywood Park, California

Address:
1385 Second Street
Baywood Park, California 93402

3. Library Garden Park Labyrinth

An 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth located in this small city park. While you are here take a photo with the world’s largest book sculpture. Then walk the labyrinth to calm down.

Location: Bellflower, California

Address:
9918 Flower Street
Bellflower, California 90706

4. Clovis Community Hospital Labyrinth

A classic 5 circuit concentric circular labyrinth located in the park at the hospital. It is made from small hedges and features a stone in the center. Easy to find with an entry on Google Maps.

Location: Clovis, California

Address:

Medical Center Drive E.
Clovis, California 93611

5. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Labyrinth

This 7 circuit stone labyrinth is made from rocks and is located next to Hot Springs entrance. Open 362 days a year (Closed for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Plan a trip to the wellness center on the website.

Location: Corona, California

Address:

25000 Glen Ivy Road
Corona, California 92883

6. Stoneview Nature Center - The Tree of Life Labyrinth

Labyrinth featured starting at 1:18

The Tree of Life Labyrinth is a classical 7 circuit labyrinth made from rocks that is part of a larger public artwork created by artist Katarina Skraba. Find it easily with this entry on Google Maps or visit the Facebook page for more details.

Location: Culver City, California

Address:

5950 Stoneview Drive
Culver City, California 90232

7. Lagoon Island Labyrinth

This large 11 circuit medieval labyrinth is a legitimate tourist attraction, located in a scenic location on UC Santa Barbara grounds. This 360 view from the center will give you an idea of the grounds. It has an entry on Google Maps to locate easily. If you do not arrive on foot or by public transport you will need to pay to park in a lot. I found a second video on this showing the plants after a controlled burn that was interesting.

Location: Isla Vista, California

Address:

UC Santa Barbara, Lagoon Road
Isla Vista, California 93117

8. City of Laguna Niguel Labyrinth (LA SO)

Labyrinth starts at 2:58

I wanted to include this labyrinth because it has such a unique shape - a 6 circuit oval racetrack style with a bougainvillea flower design in the center. This wonderful 360 view of the labyrinth will also help you locate it on a map !

Location: Laguna Niguel, California

Address:

29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, California 92677

9. Lindsay City Hall Labyrinth

This 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is located in the lawn on the east side (N. Gale Hill Avenue side) of city hall. The labyrinth has grass pathways with brick lining.

Location: Lindsay, California

Address:

251 E. Honolulu St.
Lindsay, California 93247

10. El Sereno Arroyo Garden Labyrinth

This labyrinth is made from mosaics by artist Jolino Beserra and includes a butterfly in the center ! Check out the artists page on the labyrinth with wonderful pictures and details. The labyrinth is located at the west side entrance to the park.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Address:
5520 Concord Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90032

11. Borchard Community Park Labyrinths

In this set of 3 labyrinths, the largest is an 11 circuit Chartres replica, with a contemporary 3 circuit and a spiral labyrinth located next to the larger labyrinths entrance. The labyrinths are on the east side of the park near the parking lot at the end of Gerald Drive.

Location: Newbury Park, California

Address:
190 Reino Road
Newbury Park, California 91320

12. Newport Beach Pier Labyrinth

Labyrinth starts at 4:12

This 7 circuit contemporary labyrinth is located on the square leading to the pier. Here is a nice 360 view of the labyrinth from the square.

Location: Newport Beach, California

Address:

72 Mc Fadden Pl.
Newport Beach, California 92663

13. St. John's Regional Medical Center Labyrinth

A 6 circuit medieval labyrinth made from low hedges and compacted gravel. It is part of the healing garden on the NE side of the complex (off Williams Drive). Here is a pin to find it easily.

Location: Oxnard, California

Address:
1600 N. Rose Avenue
Oxnard, California 93030

14. Arlington Garden in Pasadena Labyrinth

Labyrinth featured at 13:52

A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made from rocks with decomposed granite pathways. Located in the formal garden it is open from sunrise to sunset. Plan a trip to the garden on the garden website which includes a map showing the labyrinth location !

Location: Pasadena, California

Address:
275 Arlington Drive
Pasadena, California 91105

15. Sunnylands Labyrinth

A 6 circuit labyrinth with concrete pathways and plants that is surrounded by benches and trees. Check the Sunnylands Center & Gardens website for the gardens hours and to plan your trip. Check out this 360 view of the labyrinth taken from the center. The labyrinth is located on the southern half of the garden behind the building.

Location: Rancho Mirage, California

Address:
37977 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, California 92270

16. University of Redlands Labyrinth

A 11 circuit Chartres labyrinth located near the E Brockton Ave parking lot. Has an entry on Google Maps to locate it easily.

Location: Redlands, California

Address:
1200 East Colton Avenue
Redlands, California 92373

17. CC37 Desert (Patton) Labyrinth

All photos courtesy of Ditzy:

CC37 Desert (Patton) Labyrinth Winterhaven, California

This labyrinth is in the middle of the desert. Be smart on when you visit - 3PM on a July Day is a terrible idea. A spiral 50 foot diameter labyrinth that is locatable on Google Maps. As you can see in the video above it was made by a group of dedicated workers !

Location: Winterhaven , California

Address:

American Girl Mine Road
Winterhaven , California 92283

BONUS: The Getty Center Central Garden Maze (LA SO)

This maze at the Getty Museum is made from 3 interlocking circles. Plan a visit to the museum on the website and be sure to check out the maze (but it is not for walking unless you want to get wet). Here is a nice 360 view of it.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Address:
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles, California 90046

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation

I am a maze artist and I have made some California maze art. If you have any suggestions - drop me a note. 2 already on my future maze list are the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Broad Museum.

Hollywood Sign Maze (part of the sign maze collection)

Fresno Van Ness Ave Sign Maze

Here are some mazes of famous buildings from around the world:

Taj Mahal Maze

Sydney Opera House Maze

The Louvre Maze

Templo de Sangre de Cristo Maze

My favorite mazes from 2024

December 27, 2024

Typically at this time of the year I put up a poll to vote on the maze of the year. This year’s theme was of comic book style mazes, a particular style I liked making and decided to expand into a full year of mazes. Today, I have selected my 10 favorite mazes of the year. You can vote on your favorite maze at the end if you’d like, but I selected these 10 from the 52 (104 with variations) I made this year. I hope you like them !

I also selected my 10 favorite comic books. They tend to be a bit pun-ny, but I really enjoyed creating them for you every Tuesday !

Other related year end content (links added as they are posted):

My top 5 YouTube Videos from 2024

My 10 biggest blog posts of the year

My Favorite mazes from 2024 - VOTE

My 2024 Year in Review

2024 Maze of the Week Review - Mazes of the Week 105 - 158

My 2025 Website Outlook