Natural Slide: Beautiful View
I can’t imagine a climbing log with a better view! On the Cypress Grove Trail… a 0.75 loop trail, perfect
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Birding: Black Oystercatcher
I love their red beaks! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Photo taken September 15th, 2013
DVD Review: Tell It on the Mountain, Tales from the Pacific Crest Trail
I have to admit, I don’t watch TV. And I haven’t seen many movies in the past several years. I
Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal
From My Window: Beautiful Buck
I looked up from my computer and saw this beauty on the hill. Photo taken August 29th, 2013
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.
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,
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
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
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,
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:
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
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
Busy Bees: Oakland Zoo
Photo taken July 26th, 2013
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
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
Silent Saturday: Chillin’ at the Campsite
Post-Hike Relaxation.. Hike: Mono Pass, 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
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour
Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour *** For more photos
Silent Saturday: Cuteness
California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013
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
