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
Month: July 2013
Busy Bees: Oakland Zoo
Photo taken July 26th, 2013
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
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
Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)
Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy: Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (April, 2013)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
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
Silent Saturday: Chillin’ at the Campsite
Post-Hike Relaxation.. Hike: Mono Pass, 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
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour
Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour *** For more photos
Silent Saturday: Cuteness
California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013
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
Summer Fun: Swimming!
Visiting the Grandparents Photos taken July 7th, 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic
We visited my parents this weekend, who still live in the home where I was raised. Whenever we visit, my
Darn! Our Latest Backyard Animal
Skunk Photo taken July 7th, 2013
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable
My favorite companions? My husband and son! Hint: If you ever want to have Glacier Point in Yosemite all to
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
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
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
Hummingbird: Harley Farms Goat Dairy
The garden here is gorgeous! Harley Farms Goat Dairy Photos taken June 28th, 2013 *** Like hummingbirds? You may enjoy
