Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home. The Plan With school back in session, we’re keeping it simple with a trip to one of our favorite neighborhood parks, Glen Alla Park. To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … go explore a … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: El Dorado Nature Center
Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home. The Plan Enjoy a play date with friends at the El Dorado Nature Center. Maybe even tack on a hike along one of the nature trails. (Thanks to Michele at Fun Orange County Parks for the invite! Read her … [Read more...]
A Kid’s Take on Camping at Leo Carrillo State Park
I finally did it – took The Explorers on their first real camping trip (you may remember our backyard camp out last year, but this was the real deal). I heeded the sage advice I found around the web and kept our first adventure close to home (at nearby Leo Carrillo State Park) and limited it to one night only. I even went a step further and teamed up with a camping-savvy … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Nature Walk at the Ballona Wetlands
Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home.The PlanEnjoy a family nature walk with friends at the Ballona Wetlands.To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … Head to your local wetlands or marsh. Or seek out a park with a pond or lake and … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Beach Play at Dorothy Green Park
The Plan Head to a new-to-us park by the beach after school (or in this case, after day camp). Add dinner if things go well. To try this adventure somewhere other than Los Angeles … Head to a park near a body of water and bring along a picnic dinner. Field Notes I picked Dorothy Green Park because it’s right across the strand from a popular stretch of beach in Santa … [Read more...]