Climb on a Giant Tree! 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
Category: Travel
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
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
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
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
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
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
Goats! Harley Farms, Pescadero
I have a weakness for goat cheese, so as soon as I heard about Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero
Camping: Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park
Mount Diablo is the perfect place for those of you in the Bay Area who want a quick mountain escape,
Rock City: Mount Diablo State Park
Love this place!! Great for both kids and adults… huge sandstone rock formations to climb, small caves to explore, gorgeous
This Beautiful World Through His Eyes
I often wonder what he’s thinking… *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes *** You may also
Summer Solstice: Sunset from Mount Diablo
A beautiful welcome to Summer! Photos taken June 21st, 2013 Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park
Yoda Statue: Lucasfilm Headquarters, San Francisco
For my young Padawan, we made the pilgrimage to the Lucasfilm Headquarters in the Presidio to see the life-sized Yoda
Silent Saturday: Golden Gate Bridge, from Crissy Field
Photos taken June 20th, 2013 Crissy Field, San Francisco
Our Favorite Camping Treat: Nutella S’mores!
It’s always frustrated me a bit that when making s’mores while out camping, the chocolate just doesn’t melt. I know
Climbing Wall: Val Vista Park, Pleasanton
Kids love to climb! The climbing wall at Val Vista Park in Pleasanton is one of the best free outdoor
Framed: Step Into Art Exhibit, Bay Area Discovery Museum
If you are in the area and have the opportunity, I highly suggest you take your little ones to the
Curves: Wave Workshop, Bay Area Discovery Museum
Photos from the Wave Workshop at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. My son loves this exhibit. Kids can
Silent Saturday: Nectar Garden
Photos taken June 9th, 2013 Nectar Garden, Coyote Hills Regional Park
The Marsh: Coyote Hills Regional Park
When I need a break from the summer-dry hills that surround our home, one of my favorite local escapes is
Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park
OK, I have to admit, I absolutely love camping and hiking in the redwoods. There’s something about those trees… so
Butterfly Fun! Coyote Hills Regional Park
We had a wonderful time at the 14th Annual Butterfly & Bird Festival at Coyote Hills Regional Park today! The
Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda
I participated in a super fun 5K run (See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K San Francisco Bay Area)
Silent Saturday: Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach, California Photo taken June 7th, 2013
This Sunday! Butterfly & Bird Festival, Coyote Hills
If you live in the San Francisco area, and you’re into butterflies, I suggest you head to Coyote Hills Regional
