A babe among giants in Yosemite National ParkEveryday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did you enjoy nature this week? … [Read more...]
A Look Back at 7 Years in the Life of the Big Explorer
Looking tough amidst nature's giantsToday is full of excitement in these parts: The Big Explorer is celebrating his 7th birthday!And since you've only spent at most two years (and more likely, far less time than that!) watching him grow, learn, explore and play here at Go Explore Nature, I thought it would be fun to give you a glimpse into our world of outdoor adventures before … [Read more...]
An Insider’s Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park With Kids
When it comes to spending time in Yosemite with kids, I’d like to think I’ve got you covered. After all, I hung out there every summer growing up as a kid and have continued the tradition since having my own kids. It turns out I’ve written quite a bit about the place. I thought it might be helpful to gather everything into one spot and give it a fancy title: An Insider's … [Read more...]
Give a Kid a Camera: Signs of Fall
Give A Kid a Camera is a monthly series highlighting recent submissions to the Flickr pool. Come show us what nature looks like through the eyes of your young explorer(s). September’s Inspiration: Signs of FallBrowning Cactus at Cabrillo National Monument by Abbey's World (Eliza, age 5)Browning Plants at Cabrillo National Monument by Abbey's World (Eliza, age 5)Tree Relief at … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun: Tree Detectives
Backyard Nature Fun activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. I've stared at the trees in front of our cabin in Yosemite my entire life; it wasn’t until this weekend that the kids and I finally set out to identify them. It may not sound like that exciting of a task, but we turned it into a game by becoming tree detectives – … [Read more...]