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Month: July 2013

July 31, 2013 Flora / Santa Cruz / Weekly Photo Challenge

A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood

The California Redwood, 1200-1800 years old, growing taller than 300 feet, is a true masterpiece of nature. *** The tallest

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July 29, 2013 Fauna

Busy Bees: Oakland Zoo

Photo taken July 26th, 2013

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San Francisco East Bay: 10 Great Paved Trails for Stroller Walks, Runs and Kid Bike Rides

The San Francisco East Bay has an abundance of paved trails, all excellent for stroller walks, runs and bike rides

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July 28, 2013 Alameda County / Running

Hike / Trail Run: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

In the coming months, I’m going to be trying out trail runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of

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July 27, 2013 Flora / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)

Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy:  Silent Saturday:  Blake Garden (April, 2013)

July 24, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  Fresh

July 21, 2013 Animal Fun / Fauna / Museums / Nature Exploration / Nature Programs / Outdoor Education

Animal Fun! Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward

I’ve been wanting to write about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center for a long time now.  When my son was

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July 20, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Chillin’ at the Campsite

Post-Hike Relaxation.. Hike:  Mono Pass, Yosemite

July 18, 2013 Children in Nature / Yosemite

Hike: Mono Pass, Yosemite

This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy.  Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is

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July 16, 2013 Yosemite

Yosemite: The Views from Tioga Road

Want to see the beauty of the Yosemite high country, but aren’t much of a hiker?  A drive along Tioga

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July 14, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  The Golden Hour *** For more photos

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July 13, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Cuteness

California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013

July 12, 2013 Flora / Yosemite

Floral Friday: Wildflowers, Yosemite

The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite.  I’ll write more about

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July 10, 2013 Water Play

Summer Fun: Swimming!

Visiting the Grandparents Photos taken July 7th, 2013

July 9, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

We visited my parents this weekend, who still live in the home where I was raised.  Whenever we visit, my

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July 8, 2013 View from Home

Darn! Our Latest Backyard Animal

Skunk Photo taken July 7th, 2013

July 7, 2013 Astronomy / At Home / Reviews

Solar Cooking Science: Melting Marshmallows

We had a bit of fun on Friday afternoon, melting marshmallows to make s’mores, using the Thames & Kosmos Solar

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July 6, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

My favorite companions?  My husband and son! Hint:  If you ever want to have Glacier Point in Yosemite all to

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July 5, 2013 Camping: Around the Bay / Santa Cruz

Camping: Ben Ries Campground, Butano State Park

I’m frequently asked what my favorite campground is near the Bay Area.  My answer is always, “the one at Butano

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July 3, 2013 Farms / new experiences

Organic Olallieberry U-Pick: Swanton Berry Farm, Pescadero

In addition to offering an organic strawberry u-pick, Swanton Berry Farms also grows fields of olallieberries and blackberries.  During our

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July 2, 2013 Farms / Santa Cruz

Organic Strawberry U-Pick: Swanton Berry Farm, Davenport

Gotta love freshly picked organic strawberries!!  And it’s all the more fun when we pick the berries ourselves.  Strawberry picking

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July 1, 2013 Fauna / Gardens

Hummingbird: Harley Farms Goat Dairy

The garden here is gorgeous! Harley Farms Goat Dairy Photos taken June 28th, 2013 *** Like hummingbirds?  You may enjoy

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