My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th, 2013
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 from the Bear Valley Visitor Center to Arch Rock is just under nine miles. Lush and green year-round, with the reward of gorgeous Pacific Ocean views at the end of the trail, this is oneContinue reading “Hike/Run/Bike: Bear Valley Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore”
Silent Saturday: Sparrow
Photo taken August 19th, 2013 On top of Arch Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore
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 way, the first true mountain bike ride for our boy! Bear Valley Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore Photo taken August 19th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree
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, this is a test! Hope it works…. *** Here’s a photo I took of my son earlier this week at the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco… View this post on Instagram A post shared byContinue reading “Instagram: Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco”
Silent Saturday: Butterflies
Photos taken August 13th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
Silent Saturday: From My Window
Photos taken from home, week of August 5th, 2013 Dublin, California
Lake Chabot: August
Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 Lake Chabot, Castro Valley, California
Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreshadow
Autumn in Summer Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreshadow
Lake Chabot: Bunny
Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park
Silent Saturday: Nature’s Balance Beam
Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park
Floral Friday: Pink
Photo taken July 30, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park
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 Sequoia Trail (at less than a mile long, the trail is perfect for young kids). The trailhead is in the Tan Oak Picnic Area. See trail description and hiking map here.. Sequoia Trail. Note thatContinue reading “Climb on a Giant Tree! San Mateo Memorial Park”
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 tree in the world, at 379 feet, is a California Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens). *** Photo taken July 30th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park Where the tallest tree is 225 feet, and 1600 years old. ***Continue reading “A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood”
Busy Bees: Oakland Zoo
Photo taken July 26th, 2013
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 with the kids. Here are ten of my favorites! Nimitz Way, Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park: This was a favorite of ours during our stroller-walking days. The trail over rolling hills begins at the InspirationContinue reading “San Francisco East Bay: 10 Great Paved Trails for Stroller Walks, Runs and Kid 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 these trails will be great for both hikers and trail runners. My personal form of trail running is a combination of both (I prefer to hike the hills and run the flats, rollers and downhillContinue reading “Hike / Trail Run: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park”
Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)
Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy: Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (April, 2013)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
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 two and three, we visited the center regularly for their awesome toddler wildlife classes (for 1-3 year-olds). I found it was the best place in the San Francisco East Bay to give my son hands-onContinue reading “Animal Fun! Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward”