Holiday Highlights
One of my favorite things from this holiday season? My daily hikes and walks with my son. These are from
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
One of my favorite things from this holiday season? My daily hikes and walks with my son. These are from
For more photos from this trip to Devils Postpile National Monument, see Photography 101: Experimenting with Composition *** The challenge?
Looking for a great trail to hike with young kids in San Ramon? At under two miles, with a variety
Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, San Ramon, California Photos taken January 17th, 2014
Sunlight, Autumn Leaves Indian Joe Creek Trail, Sunol Regional Wilderness Photos taken November 30th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:
The Chaparral Loop Trail at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is a great trail to hike with kids.
Today was a beautiful day for a hike! Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, California Photo taken November 23rd, 2013
Sunset over the San Francisco Bay from Coyote Hills Regional Park. Photo taken October 26th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo
Due to the government shutdown during our visit to Yosemite National Park last week, we decided to head over to
Photo taken October 5th, 2013 Also from this walk… Autumn Walk: Acorns
I can’t imagine a climbing log with a better view! On the Cypress Grove Trail… a 0.75 loop trail, perfect
I have to admit, I don’t watch TV. And I haven’t seen many movies in the past several years. I
My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th,
Earlier this week, we headed to Point Reyes National Seashore for an adventure on the Bear Valley Trail. The trail
Photo taken August 19th, 2013 On top of Arch Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore
Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 Lake Chabot, Castro Valley, California
Autumn in Summer Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:
Photo taken August 3rd, 2013 West Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park
How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the
This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy. Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is
California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013
The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite. I’ll write more about
Love this place!! Great for both kids and adults… huge sandstone rock formations to climb, small caves to explore, gorgeous
When I need a break from the summer-dry hills that surround our home, one of my favorite local escapes is
Sunol Regional Wilderness Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
Photos taken June 2nd, 2013 Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, Dublin Hills Regional Park
It’s official… my son has truly become a hiker! While in Yosemite over the weekend, we decided to let our
After spending the last two months recovering from a calf injury, I jumped back into trail running Saturday with an
Escape to me means being far, far away from other people, breathing in cool, crisp mountain air, hearing only the
Did you know there’s a volcano right here in the San Francisco East Bay? Yep, Round Top, a volcano so