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Mini Trail Guide #54: A tiny hike with a short distance to big nature

The upside to downtime

Mini Trail Guide #53: A tiny hike to a hidden redwood grove

Winter break play ideas

Mini Trail Guide #52: A tiny hike with big ups and downs

Top 4 free musical holiday spots

Mini Trail Guide #51: Tiny hike to the beach for winter tides

Finding the quiet side of the holidays

Mini Trail Guide #50: Hummingbird sightings and deep canyon views

Ultimate list of holiday fun outdoors in OC

Mini Trail Guide #49: Hidden wetlands near bluffs with archaeological significance

Play for all + new newsletter format

Mini Trail Guide #48: Take the high trail or the low road

Slowing down during the speed-up-season

Mini Trail Guide #47: Tiny hike perfect for cooler fall days

Sweet spot for a favorite park

Mini Trail Guide #46: Tiny hike timed for soaking up sunshine

Try a meadow or grove park

Mini Trail Guide #45: Tiny hike to remember the joys of wandering

3 parks with lakes for stroller-friendly walks

Mini Trail Guide #44: Tiny hike that encourages movement and breaks

"Playground + playground" play ideas

Mini Trail Guide #43: Tiny hike through a canyon on a misty morning

Bridge to hidden park + Tiny Hikes return

Your nature guide + fall hikes

31 Day October Play Plan

Fall officially begins + shoulder season

Back to basics + September sunsets

Trying to stay cool for free

FREE visits to state parks and beaches

Free Fishing Day + Best Fishing Spots in OC

Play is important + seeing airplanes!

NEW! Universally Accessible Playground

Is it Second Summer yet?

Mini Trail Guide #42: Tiny neighborhood hike tucked into the trees

☀️ Week 8 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #41: A touristy spot during tourist season

☀️ Week 7 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #40: Bring a friend on your tiny hike!

☀️ Week 6 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #39: Tiny hikes on a circle route

☀️ Week 5 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #38: Tiny hikes go with lazy summer days

☀️ Week 4 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #37: Tiny hikes are meant for frequent pauses

☀️ Week 3 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #36: Tiny hikes are a mindset

☀️ Week 2 - Summer Play Trips

Mini Trail Guide #35: A short hill with a long view

☀️ 8 weeks of Summer Play Trips begins

Mini Trail Guide #34: Late spring wildflowers and lake walk

FREE Nature Center + skate camp discount

Mini Trail Guide #33: Red winged blackbirds near the beach

Summer bucket list ideas + picnic recipe

Mini Trail Guide #32: New discoveries in familiar places

Play trips OLD with NEW + merry-go-round history

Mini Trail Guide #31: Yellow flowers and echoing tunnels to a hill slide with views

Pirate play trips + guided nature

Return to Play Trips + a pumptrack in OC

Mini Trail Guide #30: Take a stream-lined walk in a nature-filled canyon

Where not to go on Earth Day weekend

Mini Trail Guide #29: Naturally, the loudest tiny hike I've ever been on!

Mini Trail Guide #28: A beach trail with wildlife sightings and wildflowers

Finding the BLOOM! + splashy springtime in OC

Mini Trail Guide #27: A forgotten oasis at its greenest time of year

Eclipse on Monday + Adventure Playgrounds

Mini Trail Guide #26: You can get salty on this one

5 favorite free parks in North OC + a paved tiny hike guide for "South-ish" OC

Mini Trail Guide #25: Hike along a hidden creek to hear the sound of water

9 ideas for Spring Break away from the crowds

Mini Trail Guide #24: One of the best beginner hikes for OC families

Wildflowers with kids + spring energy

Outdoor summer camps list + green hills in OC

Mini Trail Guide #23: How is this even where we live?

Pile it up and knock it down + Dinosaur Park

Mini Trail Guide #22: A view-filled canyon with bridges and "waterfalls"

Mini Trail Guide #21: Wandering among spring garden blooms now

Play the park map game + HB coffee shops

Mini Trail Guide #20: A hidden natural oasis with so much to see

A park sunken in nature + dolphin riding

Mini Trail Guide #19: A well-known trail with lesser-known options for exploration

30+ best toddler friendly parks in OC

Mini Trail Guide #18: Tiny hikes = giant joy!

Ideas for Indoor Play + When NOT to Play in the Rain

Mini Trail Guide #17: Between 2 Playgrounds

Play Trips is back to being all by itself!

FREE trail guide + new mammoth park

Swinging together + a big hidden park

Park passes + best playground lists