By the time you read this, the fam and I will be knee deep into our week-long “Great Northern California Road Trip of 2012.” This adventure is our last hurrah before The Big Explorer heads off into the land of third grade next week.It has been a short 7 weeks of summer for us, packed with travels to Yosemite and Las Vegas – plus an impromptu four-day getaway for The Big … [Read more...]
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Getting Your 15 Minutes Outside When You’re on Vacation
Getting silly on the trail at Chilnualna FallsToday’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.Summer is the season for travel in our family. In addition to our recent two-week hiatus in Yosemite, we’ll be heading off on a weeklong pilgrimage to the family farm in Michigan … [Read more...]
Taking a Scenic Tour of Red Rock Canyon
Whenever I mention to fellow nature lovers that I’m heading to Las Vegas, the No. 1 place they recommend I go is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The family and I finally checked it out last weekend. And it certainly didn’t disappoint. Except for the heat, of course. But what can you expect when you visit the Mojave Desert in June? The temperature outside was just … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks to Nature
If you’re a fan of this blog on Facebook, you know I’ve been posting what I’m thankful for every day this month. I thought it might be fun to add a few more items and post the complete list here just in time for Thanksgiving.This year, I am especially thankful for all the moments I’ve spent with my family exploring nature, discovering new things and connecting with each other … [Read more...]