Nature Hikes

Sometimes families ask me for a park with a stream, sometimes it’s rocks to climb, or a shaded oak grove, and sometimes it’s a playground or hiking trails. This park …

When friends and family come to visit from far-off places, I’m always looking for memorable places to show off our beautiful Orange County and really feel like California. A Robber …

Hi! I’ve been following your posts for years now and love them all! One problem…….my boys are growing up! How about a whole blog post on good parks for older …

You probably think I’m all “extreme nature girl” who goes backpacking and camping with my family all the time. You might have an idealized picture of me as a fearless …

Grandma’s watching the kids. Preschool is in session. Hubby tells you to take off for a break. Okay, I know this happens rarely, if at all. Do you have a …

If your little ones love the outdoors and seem a little like wild animals when they play, you might want to bring them to some new FREE kid-friendly activities in Bommer …

How far is it: around the lake? to walk the loop? from one park to another? I don’t usually have that number at my fingertips, but I check it on …

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Natural Science Center is at the end of Modjeska Canyon.  We went on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always cautious about rattlesnakes.  …

Robber’s Cave in Aliso Woods Canyon is a long, but easy family hike. It’s also known as Dripping Cave and easier to reach by bike.

Thanks to Josh McNair from CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com for accepting my invitation to guest post about his adventures! When Michele invited me to write a guest post, I tried to figure out …