I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: One of the keys to having enjoyable hiking experiences with kids is to keep it fun. And that’s just what we found plenty of at Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains. The drive in to the park alone lets you know you’re in for something different. It’s an unpaved, narrow, windy, bumpy road that had me doubting my sanity … [Read more...]
Monrovia Falls Hiking for Families
If you hike with kids, you know it’s important to have a fun destination in mind when you head out. If the journey getting there is interesting too, even better. Monrovia Falls in Monrovia Canyon Park offers perfect hiking for families. There’s a year-round 30-foot waterfall reward at the end of the hike, and lots of fun stream play and rock hopping opportunities along 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...]
How to Camp in Downtown Los Angeles
When it comes to unique things to do, L.A. certainly has its fill. Lucky for us, many of these things take place outdoors and are perfect for families. Take camping for example. Maybe not the first thing you think of when looking for things to do in downtown Los Angeles. But guess what? You and the family can do just that if you’d like. We did! Which is really saying … [Read more...]
Fall Play Trip Ideas for Los Angeles Families
If you don’t have your family calendar in front of you right now, go get it. I’ll wait ... Great! Now if the next couple of months look anything like ours, you’ll see some weekend sports activities, a bit of after-school fun and maybe a birthday party celebration or two sprinkled in. Where exactly are you supposed to squeeze in all that fun fall stuff you’ve been hearing … [Read more...]