Outdoors

Because I write this website and read lots of articles about time outdoors and the importance of play and unplugging for kids and adults, I’m ultra-aware of how the time …

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Solvang parks are not part of my childhood memories of the quaint Danish village north of Santa Barbara. As a kid, I visited at least once a year if not …

San Remo Park is a nice Laguna Hills neighborhood park to stop at if you have errands around the Laguna Hills- DMV area. The park may be small and simple …

Our Nature Play Club officially launched on Saturday.  I think every family should participate in a Family Nature Club. It’s easy. It’s fun. You should start your own! Here’s the …

Ladybugs! The kids and I leisurely strolled across the wide lawn at Oxnard Beach Park over spring break. We were on our way from the playground to the beach, when …

Pearson Park used to be called City Park prior to its name change in 1960 to honor Anaheim’s mayor from 1945-1959. The amphitheater, ball park, and restroom buildings hint at …

Outdoor Wonder is the theme for this today’s playlist. I designed the last “Superheroes” playlist for the kids.  This one’s more for the grown-ups. The songs may merely mention the …

Spring must be in the air, because there are all sorts of outdoor family events going on in Orange County this weekend.  I rarely attempt calendar posts, because Kelly over …

Meadowood Park in Irvine was a Plan B park for me. We’ve been stalking Citrus Ranch Park to get photos for you. So we headed out there the Friday before …