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September 5, 2013 Museums / Sacramento / Gold Country / Trains

Sacramento: California State Railroad Museum

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

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September 4, 2013 Family Nature Tips

Greenopedia: A Source for Practical Ideas, Tips and Advice for Sustainable Living

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

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September 4, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

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

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August 29, 2013 Fauna / View from Home

From My Window: Beautiful Buck

I looked up from my computer and saw this beauty on the hill. Photo taken August 29th, 2013

August 28, 2013 Children in Nature / Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

As my son is off at his first day of 1st grade, I’m remembering some fun moments from our summer.

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August 26, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids

Taking in the View: From the Dublin Hills

My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th,

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August 25, 2013 Cycling with Kids / Hiking with Kids / Marin County / Point Reyes / Running

Hike/Run/Bike: Bear Valley Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore

Earlier this week, we headed to Point Reyes National Seashore for an adventure on the Bear Valley Trail.  The trail

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August 24, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Sparrow

Photo taken August 19th, 2013 On top of Arch Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore

August 22, 2013 Cycling with Kids / new experiences / Weekly Photo Challenge

Carefree: Mountain Biking, Point Reyes

My husband, a teacher, and our son thoroughly enjoying one of their last days of summer break. And, by the

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August 18, 2013 iPhonography

iPhonography: Crissy Field, San Francisco

Images from Saturday Morning Run Crissy Field, San Francisco Photos taken August 17th, 2013

August 17, 2013 Other / Awards

Instagram: Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco

I’m beginning to play a bit with Instagram. I’m testing out how the photos embed within a WordPress post. So,

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August 17, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Butterflies

Photos taken August 13th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

August 10, 2013 Fauna / Silent Saturday / View from Home

Silent Saturday: From My Window

Photos taken from home, week of August 5th, 2013 Dublin, California

August 9, 2013 Flora / Uncategorized

Lake Chabot: August

Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 Lake Chabot, Castro Valley, California

August 8, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreshadow

Autumn in Summer Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: 

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August 4, 2013 Animal Fun / Fauna

Lake Chabot: Bunny

Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park

August 3, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Silent Saturday / Water Play

Silent Saturday: Nature’s Balance Beam

Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park

August 2, 2013 Flora

Floral Friday: Pink

Photo taken July 30, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park

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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July 29, 2013 Fauna

Busy Bees: Oakland Zoo

Photo taken July 26th, 2013

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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 27, 2013 Flora / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)

Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy:  Silent Saturday:  Blake Garden (April, 2013)

July 24, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  Fresh

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 20, 2013 Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Chillin’ at the Campsite

Post-Hike Relaxation.. Hike:  Mono Pass, Yosemite

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 14, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  The Golden Hour *** For more photos

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