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NEWPORT BEACH

Activity: Learning about the Nature

While ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’ I hiked the Upper Newport Bay Reserve 5 mile loop which was delightful, and gave me a chance to enjoy an afternoon in nature while getting a little exercise. Along the route is the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Interpretive Center. This is a state of the art center with more in-depth information about Newport’s Back Bay, the animals, plant life, the estuary, and history of the area.

I must have found it fascinating, because I spent quite a bit of time there. The displays were interesting, and they have a little theater were they show different documentaries about nature. They happen to be showing a documentary on the California Mountain Lion which I was glued to and the person at the center was kind enough to let me watch all four parts. I now have a greater knowledge, understanding, and appreciation about these creatures. Mountain Lions are pretty amazing, but I still do not want them to eat me.

The Upper Newport Bay Preserve Interpretive Center is a really nice facility and I recommend giving it a look.

**Examples of the informative displays**

Tule Boat used by Native People in this area made out of reeds, and willow.

**”Looking deep into nature, you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein**

I have to say that I mostly like to just experience nature, but it is still fun to learn more about it. Thanks for joining me ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’ Orange Cty Hiking at Newport Back Bay and the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Interpretive Center. Please COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, and SHARE. If you would care to support PBTA then checkout SHOP APPAREL, for all your adventure clothing needs whether that be on the trail, mountain, desert, boat, beach, gym, or couch.

Happy Trails,

Roger Jenkins, Pursuing Balance Through Adventure

Newport Beach

Activity: Day Hike

Date: 9-17-19

Distance 5.2 miles, 230’ elevation change, 2.5 hours hiking time, rated Easy

The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Loop is a nice way to spend a morning or afternoon. It is a great outing for those in the area, a way to stretch your legs, get some miles in, train for more aggressive hikes, and just to get out doors in some open space. On the bluffs surrounding much of Newport Beach’s Back Bay are nice homes, so you certainly are not out in the wilderness, which is what I enjoy the most, but like I said it is great for a local, easy, nice stroll along the back bay, saltwater marsh, mudflat, upland tidal area with it’s ebb and flood.

Some of the path is roadway, other parts are trail. This area is enjoyed by cyclists, joggers, hikers, bird watchers and even some horse lovers. Everything is well marked, and there are informative signs along the way on birds and wildlife, the area and it’s importance, and natural flora.

Along this route is the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Interpretive Center which is definitely worth a look.

**“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” – Henry David Thoreau**

Thanks for joining me ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’ Orange County Hiking as I unwind with a delightful walk along Newport Beach’s Back Bay. If you are looking for great little hikes in the OC this is the place to be, no matter if you just want to get outside, or if you are training for an upcoming epic adventure in the wilderness. If you look at the menu above you will see that there are many areas of the West for you to checkout. Even though they are all PBTA sites they all need to be FOLLOWED individually. Speaking of which please FOLLOW, LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE, and if you are going to be out in nature, working out or even just lounging you will need apparel for that. Check out the ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’ SHOP APPAREL site for top quality logo gear which will help support this endeavor of finding one’s self through impactful adventures in nature and find some balance in your life to counter act the crazy work a-day world in which we live.

Happy Trails-

Roger Jenkins, Pursuing Balance Through Adventure

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