A warm March hike through Dilley Reserve began with a search for tiny bird’s nest fungi. We found them, along with a surprising fungal party, busy butterflies, Pacific Chorus Frog tadpoles, and Splendid Mariposa Lilies blooming along the trails.

Our first hike to Barbara’s Lake led us to a dry basin in the middle of California’s drought. After a wet winter brought the lake back, we returned to find water, green hillsides, and ducks moving across the surface.

Hike Buck Gully Reserve in Newport Beach for coastal canyon views, spring wildflowers, California poppies, and a peaceful 4-mile Orange County trail.

Hike the Willow Canyon, Bommer Ridge, and Big Bend Trail loop in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This scenic 5-mile Orange County hike features rocky canyons, ocean views, and wide-open ridgelines.

Explore the Laurel Canyon and Willow Canyon Loop in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This scenic Orange County hike features sandstone formations, oak woodlands, and canyon views!