Apr 4, 2022
On the trail with gold medalist Nathan Chen
We recently caught up with Olympic gold medal figure skater Nathan Chen while hiking at Quail Hill.
IRVINE
Outdoors
Apr 4, 2022
Discovering the hidden values of Irvine’s open space
Unlike what your parents may have told you, money really does grow on trees. Metaphorically, at least.
Apr 4, 2022
A GUIDE TO IRVINE’S OPEN SPACE
Our top 20 hikes for 2022 start with these 11 in Irvine’s Southern Open Space Preserve.
Apr 3, 2022
THE CREATION of the IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY
When Irvine Company made the historic decision to transfer 57,500 acres, or nearly 60%, of its Irvine Ranch property into permanent public ownership, it also decided it would do more than simply hand over the property.
Apr 3, 2022
Five questions with Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Michael O’Connell
Michael O’Connell oversees all aspects of stewardship, public programs and business operations for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.
Apr 3, 2022
Be a wildflower expert on your next hike
In the spring, nature treats us to a dazzling display of wildflowers. Poppies, lupines and other blossoms paint Orange County’s hills with splashes of orange, purple and yellow.
Mar 2, 2022
Orange County’s ‘mini-Grand Canyon’ reopens
The 20-million-year-old, red-sandstone cliffs of Limestone Canyon are often called the mini-Grand Canyon.
Feb 2, 2022
A guide to the great outdoors
Nov 30, 2021
Migrating birds return to Upper Newport Bay
Here’s your chance to see up to 35,000 birds in one day. That’s how many migrating birds can fill Upper Newport Bay this time of year as they fly south along the Pacific Flyway.
Nov 2, 2021
Try this guided hike to magical Weir Canyon
We started our hike just before sunrise at 7 a.m. as the sky was beginning to glow in blue and orange.
