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August 1, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration

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

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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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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 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 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 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 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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June 30, 2013 Animal Fun / Farms

Goats! Harley Farms, Pescadero

I have a weakness for goat cheese, so as soon as I heard about Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero

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June 27, 2013 Camping: Around the Bay

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,

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June 26, 2013 Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration / Parks

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

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June 25, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Weekly Photo Challenge

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

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June 24, 2013 Camping / Camping: Around the Bay / Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / new experiences

Summer Solstice: Sunset from Mount Diablo

A beautiful welcome to Summer! Photos taken June 21st, 2013 Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park

June 23, 2013 Gardens / Parks

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

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June 22, 2013 Beaches / Cycling with Kids / Parks / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Golden Gate Bridge, from Crissy Field

Photos taken June 20th, 2013 Crissy Field, San Francisco

June 20, 2013 Camping / Camping: Around the Bay / Family Nature Tips

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

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June 20, 2013 Parks

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

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June 18, 2013 Art Fun / Museums

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

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June 17, 2013 Museums / Water Play / Weekly Photo Challenge

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

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June 15, 2013 Gardens / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Nectar Garden

Photos taken June 9th, 2013 Nectar Garden, Coyote Hills Regional Park

June 14, 2013 Nature Exploration

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

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June 12, 2013 Camping: Around the Bay

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

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June 9, 2013 Fauna / Festivals

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

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June 9, 2013 Beaches / Cycling with Kids / Running

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)

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June 8, 2013 Beaches / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach, California Photo taken June 7th, 2013

June 6, 2013 Fauna / Festivals

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

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