The calendar might tell us there is still a bit of summer left to hold on to, but reality suggests otherwise. Like many families, we’ve returned to school and schedules and homework and real life and everything that feels so unsummer. With both of The Explorers in school, it’s tough to get in as much time outside as I’d like. How do we continue to connect with nature now … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: National Park
Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Summer nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #summernaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.) The Find: National park The Backstory: We visited five national parks on our epic summer … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Go on a Hike
School may have started for some of you. And you might just be feeling like summer is slipping away. So do yourself a favor: Head outside this weekend and go on a hike. Try a new trail. Or revisit an old favorite. Make it a special family day. Or invite along some friends. Challenge the kids to reach a new hiking goal. Or have fun playing along the way instead. Try … [Read more...]
Family Glamping at San Diego KOA
Many, many of my dearest friends consider “roughing it” staying in a hotel room without air conditioning or having to share a bathroom. They like their time in nature, but they’re not willing to sleep out under the stars in order to get it. Enter glamping – traditional camping all glammed up with perks such as four walls, beds and bathrooms. Last year, we gave it a try … [Read more...]
All Aboard! Using Metrolink to Connect With Nature in Southern California
It’s pretty common knowledge that traffic here in Southern California can have its moments. In an effort to bypass some of the stress, and to help reduce our carbon footprint, we’ve started using public transit to help us reach various nature destinations. (Note: For those not familiar with public transportation in Southern California, let’s just say it has its limitations. … [Read more...]