Many, many of my dearest friends consider “roughing it” staying in a hotel room without air conditioning or having to share a bathroom. They like their time in nature, but they’re not willing to sleep out under the stars in order to get it. Enter glamping – traditional camping all glammed up with perks such as four walls, beds and bathrooms. Last year, we gave it a try … [Read more...]
Exploring the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch With Kids
Each spring, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch come alive in blazing fields of color. More than 50 acres of color, in fact. The main attraction? Giant Tecolote Ranunculus in more than 10 different colors, including shades such as “flame,” “merlot” and “café.” And don't forget the view of the Pacific Ocean. Yeah, it's good stuff.The fields have a history that goes back almost … [Read more...]
The Magical Children’s Gardens at San Diego Botanic Garden
Toni's Tree House is dreamy, no?If you visit a botanic garden with kids, chances are you make a pit stop at the children’s garden (if they’ve got one). You can usually count on these spaces to offer magical, interactive opportunities for little visitors. So imagine our delight when we visited San Diego Botanic Garden, which has not one, but two separate children’s gardens – … [Read more...]
Top Free Nature Destinations in San Diego for Families
Last month’s “All Things San Diego” week on the blog was a huge hit. Lots of you chimed in with your own favorite places to explore the area. Fellow blogger and mom Lori of SoCal With Kids graciously offered to put together a few of her family’s favorite spots for this follow-up post. Enjoy! San Diego is truly a nature lover's paradise! There are so many fun outdoor family … [Read more...]
Five Things My 6-Year-Old Loves About SeaWorld
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...]