Nature Hikes

Taking a color walk at The Getty Center gardens was the highlight of my 2011 visit. I delayed visiting The Getty Center because I heard it was not appropriate for …

The Flag Hill & Patriot Trail hike in San Juan Capistrano is sometimes called the Flagpole Hike. San Clemente + Dana Point views.

“Hey Michele, what’s the hike near the coastline that might give us a peek at some whales?” was the question that came to me by way of a friend.  Hmmm …

Taking a Laguna Niguel Lake walk is one of my new favorite pastimes. I’m no stranger to the park, but discovering the lake walk is pretty new to me. I …

Brian & Ashley’s Hiking Blog is back. It started in 2007 and has been off and on again since then. They are active now in 2023. They recorded their adventures …

Make a day out of these 5 family walks all over Orange County, CA.

Reata Park in San Juan Capistrano features native gardens and an arboretum with mighty oaks and shady sycamores. It’s nice to have some protected open space in the middle of …

Mile Square Regional Park Nature Area offers sightings of small critters and native plants for families to explore.

Visit the Southern California Montane Botanic Garden and Children’s Outdoor Discovery Center for a short hike near apple picking in Oak Glen.

It’s no secret that I like to find secret places for our family to explore — wherever we go. This is what I call our Secret Family Hike on the …