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...]
Cooling Off Outside at the Ferndell Nature Museum
When temperatures start to rise in Los Angeles this summer, try cooling off outside at the Ferndell Nature Museum. This outdoor space provides a nice respite from the heat with some 50 fern species set under cool cover of California sycamores. But don't expect any maps or must-see displays here. The entire self-guided Museum spans about one long city block and features … [Read more...]
The Old Zoo at Griffith Park: An Unexpected Place for Nature Play
Griffith Park is huge – both its best and its worst feature. On the plus side: A sprawling 4,200-acre park is a dream in the very urban Los Angeles setting. The trick is navigating your way through the park to discover all of its hidden gems. Earlier this week, we discovered one of them: The Old Zoo at Griffith Park. It’s tucked away near the Merry-Go-Round but doesn’t … [Read more...]
Exploring Tide Pools at Leo Carrillo State Park
We’ve come to enjoy afternoons spent touring local tide pools. We’ve checked out Point Fermin State Marine Park in San Pedro, Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes and the tide pools at El Matador State Beach in Malibu. So this month we wanted to try exploring tide pools at Leo Carrillo State Park for our family nature club adventure. This outing turned out to be our most … [Read more...]
Ralph B. Clark Regional Park: A Great Place for an Outdoor Playdate in the OC
I love a good outdoor playdate – especially one that introduces me to a new place. Big thanks to my friend and fellow blogger, Michele of Fun Orange County Parks, for inviting the big explorer and I out recently for an Orange County park playdate at the dreamy Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. This is my kind of place. It’s full of natural attractions, yet also features some kid … [Read more...]