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March 28, 2020 Alameda County / Flora

Focusing on the Beauty

Keeping healthy and sane with local daily hikes and neighborhood walks during this period of social distancing….

December 5, 2013 At the Park

It’s cold in California! Now let’s go play outside…

I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area).  When the temperature drops below 60F,

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November 21, 2013 Birdwatching / Nature Walks

5 Best Places to Bird Watch in the Bay Area

Thank you to guest writer, Ernie Allison, for sharing this article! *** Even though summer isn’t the peak season to

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October 28, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon

Sunset over the San Francisco Bay from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Photo taken October 26th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo

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October 1, 2013 Nature Play

Nature Time: Redwood Bike Ride

Fun outing with my Nature Time! playgroup! Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Photos taken October 28th, 2013

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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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June 4, 2013 Trains

Bay Area Train Rides: Niles Canyon Railway

Love trains?  Check out this railway with beautiful views located in the San Francisco East Bay…. the Niles Canyon Railway. 

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May 3, 2013 View from Home

Neighborhood Walk: An Early Summer

Here in California, due to the lack of any spring showers, it’s already feeling like summer.  That means hot weather,

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April 26, 2013 At Home / Camping

Fun! Great American Backyard Campout

The Great American Backyard Campout is coming up on June 22nd, 2013. It’s time to start planning now! What is

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April 21, 2013 Beaches

Stinson Beach: Play!

Saturday was the perfect beach day… not hot, not cold, not a bit foggy.  With such gorgeous weather, we couldn’t

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January 28, 2013 Animal Fun / Biology / Nature Exploration / Nature Programs / Outdoor Education

Citizen Science: FrogWatch 2013

As I sit here at my computer with the backdoor open to allow some fresh air into our home, I’m

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January 21, 2013 new experiences

New Experience: Miniature Golfing

My husband took our son to play miniature golf yesterday. Fun!!  This is an experience he wants to repeat.  Often…

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December 11, 2012 Parks

Fun! Magic Mountain Playground, San Mateo

I have to rate this playground one the best in the entire San Francisco Bay Area.  We’ve been here a

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July 30, 2012 Marin County / Museums / Point Reyes

Point Reyes Lighthouse

A highlight of any visit to Point Reyes National Seashore, on the California coast, thirty miles north of San Francisco,

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June 16, 2012 Farms / Outdoor Education

Strawberry Picking Fun! Swanton Berry Farm U-Pik

As part of our annual summer camping trip to Butano State Park, our tradition is to go strawberry picking at

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May 19, 2012 Farmer's Markets / Outdoor Education

The Kora… Outdoor Music at the Farmer’s Market

We try to attend at least one of our many local farmer’s market weekly. While our primary reason for a

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April 21, 2012 Fun Books / Hiking with Kids

Book Recommendation: Best Hikes with Kids, San Francisco Bay Area

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area (or plan to visit) and you have kids and enjoy hiking,

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