Human interest

Hummingbird Park in Aliso Viejo has everything I wanted out of a play place as a kid. It’s sunken below street level so it feels kinda secret and hidden. It’s …

Village Green Park in Laguna Beach fits perfectly into the vision an artistic enclave. A small neighborhood park with ocean views.

Cherry Park in Lake Forest features fun and universally accessible playgrounds for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds as of February 2021.

Sheep Hills Park is located in Laguna Hills, but is managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. The playground got an update in 2019.

Eastside Park in Yorba Linda sits atop a hill with an amazing view of the valley below. It has brand new, super fun play structures with plenty of slides and fun …

“When children and nature mix, something magical happens.” -Marghanita Hughes, Author & Illustrator I get goosebumps every time I hear Marghanita say those words. Her voice gets wispy when she …

Halloween is just one long session of pretend play! Enjoy these Halloween photos from my childhood. My mom was awesome at making it special for us: hand-sewn costumes, Trick-or-Treating, pumpkin …

San Antonio Park in Yorba Linda is easy to find from the main strip of Yorba Linda Boulevard, but when you arrive you’ll feel miles away from everything. Location: From …

Silly games are the best for nurturing creativity in the whole family. There were no electronics to entertain my sister and I on long drives to our grandparent’s house in …

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 …