Buy Michele Whiteaker a coffee

My FunOrangeCountyParks.com blog is a FREE resource serving millions of Orange County, CA families since 2008. I'm here to help you prioritize play + nature time! You'll find your comfort zone outdoors and get encouragement almost every day through my park guides, Instagram, and free weekly email newsletter!

I love giving my time to inspire your family outdoor explorations whether it be a playground, park, nature hike, nature center, beach, campground, farm & garden, museum, aquarium, or zoo.

This is my 18th year writing about parks in Orange County and you are a whole new generation of parents following my blog! 2023 saw the start of my OC Tiny Hikes mini trail guides with short & sweet family hikes that used to be delivered via email and are now making their way into printable PDFs!

I really do LOVE my weekend early morning park scouting powered by coffee! I am constantly searching for the best breakfast burrito in SoCal to either bring along to the park or enjoy after a hike. Please leave me your recommendation if you have one!