I think spring in Los Angeles is a little underappreciated. After all, it’s wedged in between the excitement of winter holidays and the lure of warm, carefree summer days. It almost gets lost in the seasonal shuffle. And in spite of the warming temps, it’s still easy to settle in to routines that don’t involve much time outside. Instead of bemoaning windy days or planning … [Read more...]
Science and Nature Summer Camps in Los Angeles
When it comes to summer camps, Los Angeles has them in all shapes and sizes. Sleep away camps, beach camps, art camps, coding camps, sports camps and more. It seems like there’s something for everyone. Personally, I find it all kind of overwhelming. Which is why I wanted to create this guide to science and nature summer camps in Los Angeles. I’ve spent a TON of time over the … [Read more...]
Free Guided Outdoor Programs for Los Angeles Families
My friends and I are always looking for fun family activities that don’t break the bank. Annual passes are one way to make outdoor activities more affordable. Another option? Take advantage of these free guided outdoor programs for Los Angeles families. Not only are these free events that get your family outside, they are hosted by people with lots of experience and … [Read more...]
Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles Over Winter Break
Your kids are excited to be out of school for winter break. You? Not so much. I get it. After all, my boys have three weeks’ worth of vacation coming. Eventually, all that excitement about winter break fades and the bickering and complaining kicks in. Our solution is to keep some semblance of structure during all that time off from school. I created this list of things to do … [Read more...]
How to Kayak the L.A. River with Kids
I’ve lived my entire life in Los Angeles and until June of 2015, had never set foot in the Los Angeles River. And if I’m being completely honest about it, I never really had any desire to. But when I found out that people could take guided kayaking trips on the River, I wanted to know more. It took me two years of reading about these tours online to muster up the courage to … [Read more...]