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
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the
The California Redwood, 1200-1800 years old, growing taller than 300 feet, is a true masterpiece of nature. *** The tallest
The San Francisco East Bay has an abundance of paved trails, all excellent for stroller walks, runs and bike rides
In the coming months, I’m going to be trying out trail runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of
I’ve been wanting to write about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center for a long time now. When my son was
This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy. Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is
Want to see the beauty of the Yosemite high country, but aren’t much of a hiker? A drive along Tioga
The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite. I’ll write more about
I’m frequently asked what my favorite campground is near the Bay Area. My answer is always, “the one at Butano
In addition to offering an organic strawberry u-pick, Swanton Berry Farms also grows fields of olallieberries and blackberries. During our
Gotta love freshly picked organic strawberries!! And it’s all the more fun when we pick the berries ourselves. Strawberry picking
The garden here is gorgeous! Harley Farms Goat Dairy Photos taken June 28th, 2013 *** Like hummingbirds? You may enjoy
I have a weakness for goat cheese, so as soon as I heard about Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero
Mount Diablo is the perfect place for those of you in the Bay Area who want a quick mountain escape,
Love this place!! Great for both kids and adults… huge sandstone rock formations to climb, small caves to explore, gorgeous
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
For my young Padawan, we made the pilgrimage to the Lucasfilm Headquarters in the Presidio to see the life-sized Yoda
Photos taken June 20th, 2013 Crissy Field, San Francisco
It’s always frustrated me a bit that when making s’mores while out camping, the chocolate just doesn’t melt. I know
Kids love to climb! The climbing wall at Val Vista Park in Pleasanton is one of the best free outdoor
If you are in the area and have the opportunity, I highly suggest you take your little ones to the
Photos from the Wave Workshop at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. My son loves this exhibit. Kids can
Photos taken June 9th, 2013 Nectar Garden, 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
OK, I have to admit, I absolutely love camping and hiking in the redwoods. There’s something about those trees… so
We had a wonderful time at the 14th Annual Butterfly & Bird Festival at Coyote Hills Regional Park today! The
I participated in a super fun 5K run (See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K San Francisco Bay Area)
Pescadero State Beach, California Photo taken June 7th, 2013
If you live in the San Francisco area, and you’re into butterflies, I suggest you head to Coyote Hills Regional