I was excited to be asked to share my ideas for nature-inspired adventure spots in L.A. recently with the folks at Trekaroo, a site that’s all about exploring and traveling with kids.As part of Trekaroo’s KidsMobile, the site is taking a virtual tour of America asking moms to share their thoughts on fun things to do with little ones in their neck of the woods.I'm including the … [Read more...]
Intro to Franklin Canyon Park: A Nature Walk with the Children’s Nature Institute
The Children’s Nature Institute (CNI) offers fun and educational guided Family Walks through some of Los Angeles’ most beautiful natural parks. I decided to give one a try this past weekend – at Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills. In spite of the high temperatures and my son’s lingering cold symptoms, we really enjoyed ourselves. That’s thanks in part to our terrific … [Read more...]
A Day of Play at the Los Angeles County Fair
What’s more fun than a day of play at the fair? The grandest of them all in our neck of the woods is the Los Angeles County Fair. And this year we had a blast! Our keys to success were going on a relatively cool day and getting there first thing in the morning. That way, we avoided the usual Pomona heat and the crowds.The fairgrounds are huge and there is much more to see, do … [Read more...]
One Wild, Magical Moment at the Los Angeles Zoo
Ever seen a wolf howl in the wild? Or watched grizzly bears fish for salmon from just 50 feet away? Maybe not. But I have been lucky enough to do both.My husband and I even spent our honeymoon in Churchill, Canada -- “polar bear capital of the world” -- after reading an article about the place in National Geographic. (Do I have the coolest hubby in the world, or what?)Each of … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
I took my 4-1⁄2 year old son to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County yesterday because I was dying to see the Butterfly Pavilion before it closed. What I didn’t realize was how much else there was to see and do. We had a blast, and here’s why: 1. The dinosaurs! My son was ecstatic when he walked in and spotted the main attraction: T. rex and Triceratops. In … [Read more...]