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Experience the Great Outdoors from the Mountains to the Sea

7/26/2018

Buck Gully, Newport Beach

Take a staycation this summer and explore the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

With southern California’s beautiful year-round weather, the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are the perfect place to have a “staycation.” From the mountains to the sea, Orange County residents can find large geologic wonders, wide open spaces, and a coastal oasis in their own backyard. From OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon to the City of Newport’s Buck Gully and the City of Irvine’s Bommer Canyon, the Landmarks offer visitors a wealth of open spaces and nature preserves to escape the everyday stresses of life. Nature lovers can discover the hidden gems of Orange County during a staycation on the Landmarks this summer and beyond.

Become a Volunteer on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

7/19/2018

A volunteer leads a program in Fremont Canyon

Learn how you can turn your passion for nature into a rewarding position as a volunteer.

The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks stretch from the mountains to the sea and are cherished for their immense beauty, extraordinary geology, and remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. In 2017, more than 23,000 visitors enjoyed 2,500 public activities offered on the Landmarks, ranging from mountain bike and horseback activities to educational nature walks and birding excursions. Nearly every single one of these recreational activities was led by a trained volunteer.

Beat the Heat on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks this Summer

7/12/2018

Hiking in Limestone Canyon

Keep these safety and preparedness tips in mind while hiking on the open spaces.

Hiking on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks can lead to beautiful ridgetop views, sweeping vistas, and offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to connect with the local lands. When enjoying the longer days of the summer season, properly preparing for a hike is vital to staying safe and helps ensure a positive experience. Take time to plan for an outdoor adventure and enjoy the beauty, fresh air and exercise that comes with hitting the trails on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

To stay safe and get the most out of your time on the lands, it’s important nature lovers prepare for the unique challenges that come with hiking, especially as temperatures rise. Hikers can start their journey off on the right foot while enjoying the sights and smells of summer with the below tips.

Trail Etiquette 101

7/5/2018

Following trail etiquette helps everyone stay safe and enjoy the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

With summer in full swing, explorers are discovering the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks by foot, bike, and horseback. As visitors take advantage of the warm weather on the open spaces and nature preserves, it’s important to remember most of the trails on the Landmarks are multi-use trails and enjoyed by mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Learning and practicing proper trail etiquette can help all explorers stay safe and enjoy the trails this summer and beyond.

Some visitors may have seen the “Yield Triangle” sign while adventuring through the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. This sign is a graphic representation of the base trail etiquette rule: bikers yield to equestrians and hikers and hikers yield to equestrians.

Experience the Great Outdoors from the Mountains to the Sea

Become a Volunteer on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Beat the Heat on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks this Summer

Trail Etiquette 101

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