I could walk for miles -- with friends, with kids, with pets. Family walks are a gift of time. It's time for the little ones to get their wiggles out. It's time when we are all together without distractions. The kids share and ask questions. The parents pay attention to every word. We don't have to … Continue Reading
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What parks are open?
What parks are open? That's the question of the moment here in Orange County, California. I called the Covid-19 Health Referral Line … Continue reading
OC Summer Camps with Outdoor Themes
2020 OC summer camps are going to look different than 2019. Normally, providers in Orange County offer a number of outdoor camp themes for … Continue reading
Play Trips and Park Tips
Redwoods in Brea: Hike a Dusty Trail to Reach the Lush & Shady Grove
Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is home to some of the best playgrounds in Orange County and, surprisingly, a redwood grove. This is the only grove of redwoods in Orange County. A 4-acre lake sits at the center of this expansive park. With one of the biggest and best playgrounds around. You’ll spot birds […]
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance
I posted about Bolsa Chica Wetlands at the start of my blogging career circa 2008. I’d been wanting to explore more of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve ever since I read this post about it on a blog in 2009. Back then we visited the interpretive center and took a hike to the heron nesting ground. My son was […]
Family Guide to Crystal Cove Historic District via Los Trancos
This is a family guide to the Crystal Cove Historic District via Los Trancos – the closest large parking lot to this location. The Crystal Cove Historic District & Cottages at Newport Coast are what most people associate with this state park. It’s popular for its cottages which are available for rental through ReserveCalifornia.com, the Beachcomber […]
Sidewalk Hiking
I could just as easily title this Sidewalk Hiking post: “Sidewalk Skipping” or “Urban Walks.” The point is that walking around your neighborhood counts as a hike. No matter what anyone else says! It counts. This is part of my Hummingbird Parenting blog series. When I introduced Hummingbird Parenting, I talked about a playground parenting style that […]
Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But in Anaheim by Address
Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim is massive, just like most OC regional parks. Consult the official OCParks.com page for Yorba Park for up-to-date details on every part of the park. I was completely surprised to learn this park is in Anaheim. It felt like I was in Yorba Linda. PLAY AREAS NEAR PARKING LOT 3 […]
15+ Stroller-Friendly Walks around Lakes in OC
It’s relatively easy to map walking routes for stroller walks around lakes in OC, if you have the right tools. I create my own personal routes on MapMyWalk.com to learn distances. I can set the app to map my walk as I’m walking OR I can select routes ahead of time and keep them in my own personal […]