Sep 25, 2018

Trail guide describes her love for the land

Vicki Billings is a volunteer with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), which offers hikes and other programs on much of the 57,000 acres of open space on the Irvine Ranch.

Aug 30, 2018

Seeing Irvine like Never Before

I’ve had the good fortune to give dozens of tours to residents, students and industry professionals wishing to learn more about Irvine’s trees and landscapes.

Aug 29, 2018

Twilight Hike in the Hills

“It’s a challenging day for a hike.” That’s what our docent told us before we took off on a 3-mile trek. Indeed, the temperature was…

Jul 31, 2018

Irvine’s wildlife cams

You may not realize it, but we share the Irvine Ranch’s nearly 60,000 acres of open space with a host of animals that we rarely see.

Jul 30, 2018

The day Huell Howser fell in love with Irvine’s open space

The late host of TV’s ‘California’s Gold’ grasped for words to describe the Irvine Ranch

Jul 30, 2018

Crystal Cove: Irvine’s beach

Each summer, Irvine falls in love again with a picturesque little cove that never seems to age. Its waters teem with exotic marine life.

Jul 30, 2018

Irvine’s Open Space Connects to the Coast

The coastal hills of Irvine, Newport and Laguna Beach form the largest natural preserve from Camp Pendleton to Malibu – and one of the rarest ecosystems on earth.

Jul 30, 2018

Irvine’s best-kept secret: Quail Hill

Approaching a gate near the Quail Hill trailhead, we found a roadrunner staring down at us atop a rock on a hill.

Jun 25, 2018

Irvine’s first Scout troop still going strong

Age-wise, decades separate the two: William White is 78, Steven Mallonee just 15. Even so, they share a strong bond that bridges the years — Irvine Boy Scout Troop 36.