Welcome to the third & final installment in the special “all San Diego” week here on Go Explore Nature. Today, a review of our September visit to SeaWorld, currently one of the big explorer’s favorite places. When the big explorer created his “Best Times With Mom 2010” book, our September trip to SeaWorld definitely made the list. In fact, he loved everything about … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in San Diego
Today’s guest post is part of the “Favorite Places to Explore Nature” series and comes from a travel blogger I've had the pleasure of meeting in real life, Colleen of TravelMamas.com. I love that she has a soft spot for getting close to nature when she’s out and about with her kiddos. I’m excited to see what she has to say about exploring nature in San Diego. Visitors to … [Read more...]
San Diego Zoo: Polar Bears, Hippos & Pandas, Oh My!
Welcome to a special “all San Diego” week here on Go Explore Nature. I’ll be sharing some long-overdue reviews from our visit last September and one of my favorite travel bloggers will be sharing her favorite places to explore nature in San Diego. Hope you enjoy! Two of my favorite places to explore wildlife in San Diego made our to-do list during our visit last September: … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Fly a Kite
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. During our December stay in Oxnard, the beach was our backyard. Add to that some brief periods with the perfect wind conditions – not too gusty, not too calm – and we had just the right ingredients for kite flying.The big explorer has been kite flying every winter for three years’ running, … [Read more...]
My 2011 SoCal Winter Wear Must-Haves
I know what you’re thinking: How could I possibly need “winter” clothes when I live in Southern California? The answer is simple: I’m cold pretty much all the time. So when the temperature drops below about 60 degrees Fahrenheit, I’m not heading outside unless I'm armed with some seriously warm clothing.In choosing my key pieces, I’ve heeded the advice shared by my friend Kari … [Read more...]