Focusing on the Beauty
Keeping healthy and sane with local daily hikes and neighborhood walks during this period of social distancing….
Tag: San Francisco Bay Area
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,
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
Sunset over the San Francisco Bay from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Photo taken October 26th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo
Nature Time: Redwood Bike Ride
Fun outing with my Nature Time! playgroup! Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Photos taken October 28th, 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
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
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,
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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,
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
Stinson Beach: Play!
Saturday was the perfect beach day… not hot, not cold, not a bit foggy. With such gorgeous weather, we couldn’t
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
New Experience: Miniature Golfing
My husband took our son to play miniature golf yesterday. Fun!! This is an experience he wants to repeat. Often…
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
Point Reyes Lighthouse
A highlight of any visit to Point Reyes National Seashore, on the California coast, thirty miles north of San Francisco,
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
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
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,
