outdoors

How We Squeezed Time Outdoors Into The First Week Back at School

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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 ticks away in our day.  Getting in our Green Hour is a high priority.  I find it’s as valuable for me as it is for [...]

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Nature Scene Investigator Prize Drawing

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Becoming a Nature Scene Investigator is EASY and FREE and FUN.  It’s like a scavenger hunt or secret mission – you get clues to find the marker somewhere out in nature – and then write down the code for entering on the computer later. The program is designed to get families outdoors exploring Orange County [...]

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Lantern Bay Park: Harbor Lights and Sunset Barbecues

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Lantern Bay Park, located on a bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor and the coast, is a favorite for its sea breezes and proximity to the beach. Perfect for family barbecues and larger gatherings, too. It’s located across from the Laguna Cliffs Marriott with its distinctive red roof. There’s a long staircase leading from the harbor [...]

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You’re Gonna Love This: Master Play List from Aliso Viejo to San Juan Capistrano

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Ta-Da! Right above the Playground Map in the sidebar, we’ve added this button: We’re working on Central and North OC. Thanks for your patience. Click on it to find a ridiculous list of all the parks we’ve covered in south Orange County (and even the ones we haven’t).  And guest what? All of you who [...]

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Solvang Parks: Bring Danish Pastries to Hans Christian Andersen Park

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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 more.  We just stumbled across Hans Christian Andersen Park off Atterdag Road on the west end of town. It was the perfect place to enjoy [...]

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