Ah, the joy of running through a sprinkler! Everyday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did nature inspire you this week? … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Rock Hunt
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. Rocks seem to be one of those items that manage to find their way into little pockets on nearly every nature walk we take. The big explorer is so enthralled by them that we even started a rock collection last fall.But it wasn’t until last week that we actually took a walk in nature … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: Wawona Meadow Loop
Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park.There are plenty of great trails to explore with kids in Wawona (our home base in Yosemite), including two we tackled last summer (Chilnualna Falls and a hike to the California Tunnel Tree at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias). This … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Biking With Kids in Yosemite
I have no idea what the explorers are up to here ... Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park. If you’ve ever visited Yosemite Valley during the summer, you know how many cars fill its roads and parking lots. The shuttle system is a great option for getting from point … [Read more...]
Where is Your Favorite Place in Nature?
I’m fortunate enough to be writing this from my favorite place in nature: our family cabin in Yosemite National Park. Having a favorite place to be one with nature is important. It is here that I seek solace when life presents its biggest challenges. It is here I come to slow down and find reminders of what’s most important to me. When I’m at my favorite place in … [Read more...]