September 2013 – hike.wander.wonder

After the Rain: Water Drops

Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This one covers two WordPress photo challenges at once…

My 500th Post! *** Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley

Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated

Photo taken September 14th, 2013 Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey

Checking out the sea lions (los lobos marinos) at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California. You can hear these guys

I can’t imagine a climbing log with a better view! On the Cypress Grove Trail… a 0.75 loop trail, perfect

I love their red beaks! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Photo taken September 15th, 2013

Dennis the Menace Playground Monterey, California Photo taken September 14th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

I have to admit, I don’t watch TV. And I haven’t seen many movies in the past several years. I

“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal

For those of you with little ones in the train stage, this is a fun one! The Outback Express Adventure

The amazing California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is a must-see for anyone with an interest in trains or American

As someone who’s concerned about the environment and the future health of our world, I try to live in a

What does the sea mean to me? For me, the sea is a place of rugged beauty, ideal for quiet