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...]
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Our Fall Fun List
I’m not gonna lie to you: It doesn’t feel much like fall here in Los Angeles. Sure, the days are getting shorter. And yes, the evenings are a little cooler than they were last month. But a recent string of 80+ degree days has us trying to ride out the last bits of summer just as long as we can. Of course, the calendar reminds us that fall is coming soon – and many of you … [Read more...]
On the Road Again
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...]
Hiking in Yosemite With Kids: Mirror Lake
Our hike to Mirror Lake earlier this spring ranks up there as one of my favorites ever as a family. Yes, I love hiking just about anywhere in Yosemite. But what I love about the trail to Mirror Lake is that it offers a little something for everyone.Why they call it Mirror LakeAt 2 miles round trip and little-to-no elevation gain, it’s easily manageable with kids either in … [Read more...]
Nature Art for Kids: Stacked Rock Sculptures
I’d seen pictures of amazing stacked rock sculptures before, but never in real life. Until we stumbled into what can only be described as a stacked rock sculpture garden on a recent hike in Yosemite National Park.The sculpture garden sits across from one of the most picturesque spots in the park – Mirror Lake. (The lake is famous for its reflections of Half Dome and Mount … [Read more...]