Photography 101: Moment
To capture a fleeting moment….. but aren’t they all? The challenge? WordPress Photography 101: Moment
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
To capture a fleeting moment….. but aren’t they all? The challenge? WordPress Photography 101: Moment
Reaching the intended destination of any hike is an achievement. The best reward? Gorgeous views all to ourselves. Interested in
The challenge? WordPress Photography 101: Mystery
The challenge? WordPress Photography 101: Solitude
Crystal Lake, Mammoth Lakes, California Photo taken October, 2014 The Challenge? Photography 101: Water
We’re still here, getting out and about as much as we always have. All is good! I’ve simply been preoccupied
Looking for a great trail to hike with young kids in San Ramon? At under two miles, with a variety
Photos taken January 4th, 2014 Mather Redwood Grove, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This post is part of the
The Chaparral Loop Trail at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is a great trail to hike with kids.
Today we attended our favorite festival of the season… the Harvest Festival at Ardenwood Historic Farm. The annual ritual if
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
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal
As my son is off at his first day of 1st grade, I’m remembering some fun moments from our summer.
My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th,
Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park
How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the
This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy. Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is
I often wonder what he’s thinking… *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes *** You may also
A beautiful welcome to Summer! Photos taken June 21st, 2013 Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park
Photo taken June 6th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park, California *** See… Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park
Oh, how I wish I could hold onto these moments. Last days of kindergarten… a school trip to the beach…
This is the reason I started running four years ago….
Three photos of my son from our walk through the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley last week. Can you spot
Blake Garden in Kensington may be the best botanic garden in the Bay Area for nature play. A favorite feature
I enjoyed a fun walk around our neighborhood on Monday with my son, looking for signs of spring. My son
One of the great things about playing in nature is that bouts of exertion and excitement are often interspersed with
Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
When the tide is low, head out to the rocky, north end of Natural Bridges State Beach to explore the
IPhone photo of our son in Mono Lake yesterday, during our walk to see the tufa towers. What a beautiful