Hiking

Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is outside the Norman P. Murray Community Center. It’s perfect for family walks near an awesome playground.

Guide to wildflowers and the kid-friendly spots to see them during SoCal spring. California wildflower guide for identification + safety tips.

Cedar Grove Park in Tustin is a special place for picnics at the tables in the real cedar grove. See hummingbirds buzz around you and watch lizards skitter over the …

O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon is the perfect spot for hiking & camping. It doubles as campground + nature-rich playground area.

Understanding the vastness of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks is key. It’s hard to believe that it’s 50,000 acres! The area was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 2006 …

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

The only thing I wanted to do in Oak Glen, besides picking apples, was check out The Wildlands Conservancy. It turned out that our apple picking destination actually shares a …

The light faded as we headed toward the hills and our rendezvous point for our special guided night hike in Silverado Canyon.  We’ve walked around our neighborhood in the dark …

Nature Scene Investigators (NSI) are a rare breed. The unit’s top investigators can uncover evidence of a coyote on a trail and spy a woodpecker’s acorn stash with one glance. …

If you’re looking for Orange County hiking trails for families, Joe Anzenberger of  OC Explorer is the one to ask.  Joe covered Nature Preserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries, as well as Nature …