Outdoor Activities

Robber’s Cave in Aliso Woods Canyon

Robbers Cave at Aliso Woods Canyon

Once a month, our family nature club meets to do some outdoor exploring in Orange County.  Each April, we make a list of 12 places we’d like to go for the following year.  Robber’s Cave in Aliso Wood Canyon was high on the list for 2011-2012, but we picked February for the cool weather. We [...]

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Parks with Outdoor Handball and Racquetball Courts in Orange County

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I love it when readers ask questions! Chances are — you are not the only one wondering about the answer.  Facebook and the readers who follow me there have turned out to be an invaluable and instantaneous resource when I need answers to tough questions, like “How do I find parks with outdoor handball courts [...]

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Our Little Moment Away from the World with Earthroots Field School

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That’s an exact quote from my 10 year old about our day on Saturday: “Our little moment away from the world.” It was brought to us by Earthroots Field School.  We joined Jodi, Jeannie, Ren and Evan for an afternoon learning to make fire and fire tools.  We were waaaayyyyy back in Silverado Canyon with [...]

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So Many Things to Do Outdoors

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Here we are in sunny Southern California — hope you’re enjoying it!  There are so many things to do outdoors – even in February! Remember many of these are low-cost or free, but may require registration. Friday, February 3rd Wild Tales (Upper Newport Bay) Earthroots Weekend Camp Out begins (see what I wrote about it [...]

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Life and Play

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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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