Hello Spring!

Spring is sweeping in with all its glory. Time to take the curtains down, beat the rugs out and air the cupboards for the ritual every household religiously follows – the spring cleaning. Amidst the flurry of culling and washing, do not forget to take time to enjoy the bounty nature has to offer this time of the year. South Orange County neighborhoods have come to life with a riot of colors scattered amongst lush green carpets of grass.

There is also plenty of wildlife for those avid birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. So why not dust down those bikes, put on your hiking shoes, pack a picnic lunch and do a family day out to soak in the beauty of new life. You will get to take in humming birds, swallows, larks, thrushes and many more species of native California birds frolicking in carpets of California poppies, yellow pin cushions and Mariposa lilies to your heart’s content.

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and O’Neill Regional Park have some lovely walking and bike trails. My favorite trail is Whiting Ranch trail which is a 6 mile loop. It is suitable for kids all ages and offers breathtaking views. https://www....ranch-portola
You can also find other trails that are in the area on this website.

Or, you can simply take a break from the daily routine and finish that book you have been meaning to read for ages but never got around to, while breathing in air heavily laden with plants and enjoying the musical symphony of the birds chirping away.