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10 Secrets of the Orange County Great Park

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I want to share 10 secrets of the Orange County Great Park. Friends and readers tell me: “Oh! I’ve never been.”  Why not?  I think bad press is one of the reasons.  What you need to remember is this park and its planning is on the same scale as Central Park in New York (but [...]

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Las Lomas Community Park in Irvine

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Las Lomas Community Park in Irvine was a complete surprise find while trying to find a shortcut to Bommer Canyon.  We visited on a lazy summer afternoon when the fields were being repaired and the playground was empty. Empty!  It’s a massive playground away from the street and behind the Las Lomas Community Center. Location: [...]

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Visit the Limestone Canyon Viewing Deck to See the Sinks

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There is so much to see on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks land that it’s hard to squeeze into one post.  The Sinks is a particularly beautiful portion of Limestone Canyon and now there is a viewing deck for . . . viewing (of course!).  In the time since my first visit in February 2011, [...]

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Quail Hill Loop Trail in Irvine

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I found out about the Quail Hill Loop Trail in Irvine from my visit to the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.  I’ve often seen people walking the trail, but wasn’t successful finding the trailhead. Turns out, it’s one of the prettiest places around — especially when the hills are green. Location: Exit Interstate 405 at Sand [...]

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Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

The Sinks at Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

The vision of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy seems simple: “Help protect and care for 50,000 acres of Natural Landmarks on the historic Irvine Ranch.” “Enhance the public’s appreciation, understanding, and connection to the land.” The Conservancy and its many partners including OC Parks, the City of Irvine and California State Parks work every day to [...]

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