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...]
Field Trip Friday: The Getty Center
Ever visited a museum and not gone inside the buildings? Sounds nuts, I know, but that’s what we did this week when we visited the Getty Center. That’s because we spent all of our time outside exploring the Center’s amazing gardens. Our destination: The 134,000-square-foot Central Garden, which lies at the heart of the Getty Center. Who knew that just getting there would be … [Read more...]
NHMLA Spider Pavilion
Spiders. People tend to either love ’em or hate ’em. Even if you’re more of a hater, you’ll want to stick around for this one. See, I’m not a huge fan of spiders, either. In fact, they sorta creep me out. But I do spend my fair share of time marveling at webs. There’s something captivating about them once you get over your initial eeks. But it’s tough to shake those … [Read more...]
A Nature Explorer’s Guide to Exposition Park
This week, The Big Explorer is attending day camp at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. As a soon-to-be second grader, he’s part of the Junior Dinosaur Institute learning about all things paleontology. Needless to say, he’s loving it. The Natural History Museum is just one of several spots we like to explore within Exposition Park. The Park’s 160 acres also … [Read more...]
6 Things for a 6-year-old To Do at the Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles' Griffith Park is huge. Among other amazing features for nature lovers, it’s home to the Griffith Observatory, a national leader in public astronomy. When I began planning my first visit to the Observatory, I had no intention of taking The Big Explorer. I figured he was too young to find much there of interest. But my step-mom was convinced there’d be something … [Read more...]