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.
IRVINE
Outdoors
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.
Jun 25, 2018
Irvine’s parks and open space in U.S. Top 10 for 3rd straight year
Irvine is nationally renowned for schools and safety. Now it’s gaining a reputation for parks as well.
Jun 25, 2018
Your Summer Go-Outside-And-Play-Guide
One of my favorite things about Irvine is how much nature we have right outside our door. We’re talking 260 parks and 16,000 acres of open space.
Jun 25, 2018
Yep, that’s how the road got its name
In preparation for the 1953 Boy Scout Jamboree, Irvine Company built an eight-mile gravel road.
Jun 25, 2018
Help celebrate the Jamboree’s 65th anniversary
Event takes place Thursday, July 19, 3–5 p.m. and will include displays, flag ceremony, photos and socializing.
May 23, 2018
A walking tour of the JEFFREY OPEN SPACE TRAIL
What makes a park special? I never really thought about it much until I stepped onto the Jeffrey Open Space Trail last week. Now I know. It’s a place that pulls you into another world — filled with natural and man-made beauty.
May 23, 2018
Come on out and play
The Jeffrey Open Space Trail is really a 76-acre linear park filled with surprises. The trail winds through meadows, tunnels and tree-lined stretches that offer 3.5 miles of uninterrupted beauty, nature and, at times, art and history.
