The big explorer on his first school field trip, courtesy of the Children's Nature InstituteThere’s an organization in Los Angeles that’s all about connecting children with nature. And they’re hosting a wonderful event the day after Christmas that I couldn’t resist sharing with you.But before I get to that, I want to formally intro you to this fantastic group. The Scoop on The … [Read more...]
Finding Inspiration on the Trail at Will Rogers State Historic Park
Living in Los Angeles definitely has it perks. Just three weeks ago we were enjoying our first snow on a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park and yesterday we took a hike near Santa Monica in 80 plus degree weather. Gotta love it. This month’s family nature club outing took us to Will Rogers State Historic Park, just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Monica Pier. I’m sad … [Read more...]
Strolling the Venice Canals in Los Angeles With Kids
Who said you had to head to the trails to find nature? Our family nature club enjoyed a beautiful walk through Los Angeles’ Venice Canals this weekend, taking in quiet a bit of urban nature along the way. Although the Venice Canals once consisted of several miles of canals and waterfront homes, today you can walk the entire route in about an hour – even with kids in tow. … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is synonymous with movie stars and Hollywood. When folks visit for the very first time, they want nothing more than to see a famous actor up close, watch a live television show taping, or maybe even stumble upon a film shoot at some exotic location. Those of us who call this place home know just how much more Los Angeles has to offer. This list of our favorite … [Read more...]
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
If you're looking for an outdoor spot with something to interest everyone in your family, I highly suggest checking out Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. The park has a number of different areas – a duck pond, a stream with waterfalls, a forest, hiking trails, toddler play structures, picnic sites and more. Our biggest challenge was deciding where to explore first! For our … [Read more...]