Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Summer nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #summernaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.) The Find: Beach The Backstory: Nothing says beach to me like gulls, at least here in … [Read more...]
10 Ideas for Water Play at the Beach
Welcome to the second installment in this summer’s 3-part series on water play. (If you missed the first post, head over to 10 ideas for water play at the river. You can find the final post in the series here: ideas for water play in the backyard.) Staying safe at the beach Most simple water play at the beach takes place away from shore. But it doesn’t hurt to keep a few … [Read more...]
Best Beaches for Families in Los Angeles
We’re fortunate to live about 15 minutes from the beach in Los Angeles. During winter and spring, we spend a fair amount of time enjoying favorite beach spots and finding new ones. We love Los Angeles beaches because they offer the chance to hike, picnic and explore tide pools. These are some of the best beaches for families in Los Angeles that we’ve discovered so far. EL … [Read more...]
Exploring California State Parks With Kids
I’m a big proponent of exploring nature in your own backyard, which I think includes not just the space outside your home, but the larger neighborhood and city where you live. I believe that these local spots give you the best opportunity to make connections with nature every day – not just during the long, dreamy days of summer. In California, we’re lucky enough to have a … [Read more...]
The Big List of Outdoor Adventures for Los Angeles Kids
Los Angeles may be well known for the Hollywood Sign and seriously awful traffic. But those of us who call L.A. home also know it is full of amazing outdoor places for families to play and explore year round. This big list of outdoor adventures for Los Angeles kids is a great place to get some inspiration. No more excuses for not being able to find somewhere to explore nature … [Read more...]