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Trade TV for the Trails

4/21/2016

Embrace Screen-Free Week and explore the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

With all the technology people have right at their fingertips, it can be easy at times to forget what adventures await outdoors. National Screen-Free Week, May 2-8, is a program by the non-profit Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood encouraging people to put their smartphones away and embrace life beyond digital entertainment. Multiple locations within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are close to Orange County residents, so it’s the perfect place to go to grab a breath of fresh air and connect with the outdoors.

Share the Landmarks with Someone Special

2/5/2016

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to spot hearts out in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Give those who matter most to you the gift of quality time together outdoors this Valentine’s Day.

Wildflowers are starting to bloom; the sun is out a bit longer each night; and if you look up in the sky, you just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of raptors courting – all sure signs Valentine’s Day is nearing in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Rather than book a reservation at a crowded, overpriced restaurant to celebrate, surprise your loved one this year with an outdoor adventure.

Whether it’s a romantic night hike, an adventurous outing, or an excursion for the whole family, show the people who matter most to you one of the most special sights in Orange County by exploring the Landmarks together this Valentine’s Day. Read more below to see which activity is right for you.

Zumba in the Morning, Zumba in the Evening, Zumba in Summertime

6/26/2015

Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning sessions offer cool summer times to get your Zumba on.

In the summer, sticking with a fitness routine usually means being stuck indoors. This summer you can still enjoy a workout in the fresh air with early morning and evening Zumba in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. These free and convenient classes allow you to discover and enjoy an exciting dance-oriented workout with the backdrop of blue skies and scenic hillsides.

Zumba is a dance fitness program, originating in Colombia, which incorporates hip-hop, salsa, meringue and mambo dancing styles into a Latin-flavored fitness routine enhanced with squats, lunges and resistance training. Zumba dance moves are easy to follow, and people can put as much effort into the moves as they like, tailoring the workout to a variety of fitness levels. If you’re a dancer, a workout enthusiast, or just someone looking for a fun aerobic workout routine in the great outdoors, consider registering for an upcoming Zumba class.

Catch a Spring Sunset This Week

5/9/2014

Free programs in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks take advantage of cool evenings.

Longer days and milder weather are an invitation to get outside in the evening, perhaps to take in a spring sunset. From easy family walks to challenging fitness hikes,www.LetsGoOutside.org is your source for a variety of convenient evening programs in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Free evening programs this week include fitness hikes in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve on the paved Hicks Haul Road. These hikes are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with the Thursday hike at a slower pace, perfect for beginners. A Friday evening hike will also be available this Friday in the same area along Hicks Haul Road. Sunset yoga and a full moon hike are both on Wednesday at Bommer Canyon in the City of Irvine.

Zumba on Sundays, Yoga on Wednesdays, and Lots in Between

9/27/2013

A variety of fitness classes available daily in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

October is on the horizon, bringing a chill to the air and new opportunities to get fit outdoors in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. There are opportunities to explore Orange County’s only National Natural Landmark every day of the week, and now Irvine Ranch Conservancy offers free weekly Zumba and Yoga classes.

Here is a sampling of activities for every day of the week; all are free and require online pre-registration (unless otherwise noted). For more activities, or to register, visit www.LetsGoOutside.org.

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