Dec 13, 2018
Irvine to the beach and back
I was focusing on each step, not the hill before me. How much farther, I wondered, feeling the strain on my hamstrings.
IRVINE
Outdoors
Nov 12, 2018
Discover 150-plus birds that visit Irvine, right from your couch
Bird lovers should tune into their computer or smartphone on Nov. 20 to catch a glimpse of more than 150 migratory birds that visit Irvine.…
Oct 24, 2018
Hiking to Orange County’s ‘Grand Canyon’
There are hidden gems in Orange County you cannot discover just driving on city streets.
Oct 8, 2018
Bren Foundation helps boys and girls discover open space
As her sneakers made soft crunching sounds on the wilderness trail located just a few minutes from the noise and distractions of city life, the 9-year-old girl quietly took in the world around her.
Sep 25, 2018
Northwood’s ‘Castle Park’ is a center of imagination and fun
In an age when kids entertainment is becoming more and more high-tech, Northwood’s Castle Park is a refreshing reminder of a simpler time when creativity was king and imagination ruled.
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
