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I turned 40 in December and I feel like I have a whole new perspective. I feel stronger. I have more conviction when I speak. I’m more confident in myself. I’m spending less time doing what I don’t like and more time focused on what I love.  Weird. Because I don’t really put a lot [...]

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6 Things To Do Outdoors with Kids During California Winters

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In the January Play Trips newsletter, I asked readers to email me about things to do outdoors with kids during California winters.  This again proves that FunOrangeCountyParks readers are the BEST!  I got some really thoughtful answers that should keep you all busy during the next few months of “winter.” And I put that in [...]

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Camp Quick, Camp Local

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Mr. Play Parks spends long hours at his office and yearns to get outdoors on the weekends. Our day trips aren’t really enough for a guy who spent a childhood camping for family vacations.  I’m always up for an adventure, so we decided to test out Caspers Wilderness Park campground for camping local.  If you [...]

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Wild Learning from Wildlife Encounters

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Flash cards, smartphone apps, and activity books can never stand in for outdoor learning in nature.  The thrill of spotting animals in the wild will stay with you forever!  My son is old enough to record his findings in a nature journal which he lovingly keeps up. My daughter has become an expert spotter and [...]

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What to do? What to do?

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My brain has been working overtime to answer the question of what to do with your kids over this winter break.  You know what?  The answers are so simple! #1 – Do Nothing Guess what? I give you permission to play. I give you permission to let your kids be BORED! (Don’t worry they will [...]

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