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Nature Outings

  • San Clemente Pier for a Family Stroll
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor
  • Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
  • Aliso and Wood Canyons Wildflower Hike in Aliso Viejo
  • Channel Place Park in Newport Beach
  • Dana Point Bluff Top Trail
  • Wildlife Spotting and Identification Tips
  • Aldrich Park Exploration at UC Irvine
  • Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna Beach: A Mom's Perspective
  • How to Spot Dolphins from Shore or at Sea
  • Road Trip: Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria State Beach
  • Orange County Free Summer Concerts
  • Pitcher Park in Orange
  • Crystal Cove State Park: Tidepooling at a Natural Playground
  • San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
  • Sidewalk Hiking
  • Mission Viejo Fairy Village for the Holiday Season 2019
  • Newport Dunes Beach Cottages and Resort Overview
  • Laguna Niguel Lake Walk
  • Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
  • Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
  • Sessions West Coast Deli for Beach Picnics on the Newport Peninsula
  • 3 Parks for Picnics Near Stonefire Grill in Irvine
  • Bring Miguel's Jr Dinner to the Park
  • Mendocino Farms + Nearby Parks = Yummy Family Picnics
  • Celebrate Family Events Outdoors
  • Dave and His Kite Connection on the Huntington Beach Pier
  • Simple Play: The Wave Game
  • Keep Our Parks Buzzing (Guest Post by The Little Humbugs)
  • Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends
  • Ojai Hike on Shelf Road: June Gloom Getaway in Ventura County
  • Visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for a Family Camping Adventure
  • Top 3 OC Gifts for Play
  • Do You Have Your California State Parks Pass?
  • California State Parks Annual Pass
  • Quiet Trestles Beach
  • Trip Report: Family Nature Summits at Asilomar 2014
  • Point Lobos State Natural Preserve in Monterey
  • National Park Peek: Yellowstone Birds
  • Nature Truth: My Yosemite Bear Story
  • That Time We Let Our Kids Go Inside an Active Grizzly Bear Habitat

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"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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