While I realize not everyone combines a love of nature with a love of travel, we do. So much so that I’ve shared quite a bit of nature travel advice for families. Lucky for you, I've put everything in one nice, easy-to-find spot! I’ll be adding to this page as our nature travels continue, so be sure to bookmark this one for future reference. General Nature Travel Tips This … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Soak Up Summer
Sure, summer is often filled with family vacations, camp adventures, beach days, ice cream and sleeping in.But it’s also about slowing down and spending more time together. Enjoying the simple life.Trying to strike the perfect balance between these two ideas isn’t always easy. This year, our summer break is just seven weeks long and features four separate family vacations. … [Read more...]
Exploring Fort Tejon State Historic Park With Kids
Nestled just off the Grapevine Canyon along Highway 5 in Lebec, Fort Tejon State Historic Park is often overlooked by travelers using the route to get from one end of California to the other. In fact, this was my first visit and I’ve lived in California for more than 40 years.The BarracksIt takes a little imagination to visualize what Fort Tejon might have looked like in its … [Read more...]
Exploring California State Parks With Kids
I’m a big proponent of exploring nature in your own backyard, which I think includes not just the space outside your home, but the larger neighborhood and city where you live. I believe that these local spots give you the best opportunity to make connections with nature every day – not just during the long, dreamy days of summer. In California, we’re lucky enough to have a … [Read more...]
Vacation Keepsake: Framed Nature Art
My stepmom came up with a great idea for a vacation memento: Make your own framed nature art.The concept is pretty simple – gather up some bits of nature during a vacation (in our case, our recent stay in Yosemite), then use said items to create an original piece of artwork. Add a $1 frame to the mix and voila – a truly unique (and priceless) reminder of your experience.What … [Read more...]