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Nature Outings

  • Flat Biking
  • Outdoor Play Activities for California "Cold" Weather
  • Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks for Families
  • 7 Reasons to Visit Discovery Cube OC
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps for Seahorses and Leopard Sharks
  • Start a Family Nature Club
  • Rattlesnakes
  • Color Walk at The Getty Center Gardens
  • Gray Whale Photos for Kids
  • New Year's in Nature
  • Tidepool Field Trips and Photos
  • Road Trip: Malibu Legacy Park for a True Coastal Treat
  • Descanso Park: Walk the Creek and Watch the Trains
  • Where to Find Air Conditioning on Hot Days
  • Camp Quick, Camp Local
  • What to Do in Orange County?
  • How Far Around? Top Tools to Figure Walking Distances or Map Runs
  • Step-by-Step Guide to California Tent Campsite Scouting in Winter
  • Nojoqui Falls Park: Waterfall Hike in Solvang
  • Tidepooling in the Rain
  • Why Every Southern California Kid Should Go Whale Watching
  • Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center in Buena Park
  • Campfire Tales: Changing My Mind
  • Playful Sponsor Feature: Dana Point Marina Inn
  • ReefCheck.org Volunteer Divers Monitor Underwater Parks
  • Lands End Lookout and Sutro Bath Ruins in San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Signs of a California Winter
  • 6 Things To Do Outdoors with Kids During California Winters
  • 5 Orange County Places for Hummingbird Parents to Give Their Kids Room to Roam
  • The Day "New" Happened at Discovery Cube OC
  • No Slowing Down for This Scooter-Loving Mom
  • You Never Know What to Expect (VIDEO)
  • Don't Wait! How to See Yosemite in 55 Hours
  • Commit to Parking It All Year at OCParks
  • Monarch Butterflies in the School Garden!
  • Moms Who Make Outdoors Happen: Desiree's Story
  • Our Nature Play Club: Where Kids Lead and Parents Follow
  • Family Travel: 5 Places To Go If You Only Had a Year in California
  • Lookout Point in Corona Del Mar: Views of Newport Harbor and Catalina
  • 10 Park Travel Guides for Families
  • Road Trip: Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes
  • Embrace Blustery Days

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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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