A beautiful welcome to Summer! Photos taken June 21st, 2013 Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park
Yoda Statue: Lucasfilm Headquarters, San Francisco
For my young Padawan, we made the pilgrimage to the Lucasfilm Headquarters in the Presidio to see the life-sized Yoda statue…. Photos taken June 20th, 2013 *** Interested in going? You’ll find the Yoda fountain in front of the Lucasfilm Headquarters, located in the Presidio, at 1 Letterman Drive, San Francisco. There is a securityContinue reading “Yoda Statue: Lucasfilm Headquarters, San Francisco”
Silent Saturday: Golden Gate Bridge, from Crissy Field
Photos taken June 20th, 2013 Crissy Field, San Francisco
Our Favorite Camping Treat: Nutella S’mores!
It’s always frustrated me a bit that when making s’mores while out camping, the chocolate just doesn’t melt. I know how to roast a perfect marshmallow, melted completely in the middle, wonderfully gooey and creamy, with a nice, light brown shell. But the chocolate has always been an issue. Now, don’t get me wrong. ChocolateContinue reading “Our Favorite Camping Treat: Nutella S’mores!”
Climbing Wall: Val Vista Park, Pleasanton
Kids love to climb! The climbing wall at Val Vista Park in Pleasanton is one of the best free outdoor structures in the region. For others in the San Francisco East Bay, along the 680 corridor… Outdoor Climbing Walls.
Curves: Wave Workshop, Bay Area Discovery Museum
Photos from the Wave Workshop at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. My son loves this exhibit. Kids can create boats from the foam geometric shapes, turn on the fan (wind), and find out how their boats perform on the water. My son will refine and tweak his boat over and over in anContinue reading “Curves: Wave Workshop, Bay Area Discovery Museum”
Squirrel: On the Screen Door
I keep moving our bird feeder around our backyard, trying to find a location where the squirrels cannot attack it from. I’m failing. I’ve moved it so the squirrels cannot jump from the fence, but now they simply climb the backyard screen door and leap from there. As you can see, the brave little critterContinue reading “Squirrel: On the Screen Door”
Silent Saturday: Nectar Garden
Photos taken June 9th, 2013 Nectar Garden, Coyote Hills Regional Park
The Marsh: Coyote Hills Regional Park
When I need a break from the summer-dry hills that surround our home, one of my favorite local escapes is Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont for a walk on the boardwalk through the marsh. Photos taken June 9th, 2013
Joy: Camping with Friends
Photo taken June 6th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park, California *** See… Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park
Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park
OK, I have to admit, I absolutely love camping and hiking in the redwoods. There’s something about those trees… so huge, ancient, beautiful, peaceful. I already have a few favorite campgrounds located in the coastal redwoods, but now I have a new one to add to my list… San Mateo Memorial Park, located in theContinue reading “Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park”
Geology for Kids: Crystal Mining Excavation Kit
My son recently received the 4M Kidz Labs Crystal Mining science kit for his birthday. He LOVES these excavation kits (see this post about a similar kit, also made by 4M.. Paleontology Play: Dinosaur Skeleton Excavation Kit – Velociraptor). My son is super into rocks and minerals these days, so this was a timely gift. Continue reading “Geology for Kids: Crystal Mining Excavation Kit”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
Oh, how I wish I could hold onto these moments. Last days of kindergarten… a school trip to the beach… Photo taken June 7th, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
Butterfly Fun! Coyote Hills Regional Park
We had a wonderful time at the 14th Annual Butterfly & Bird Festival at Coyote Hills Regional Park today! The highlight? So many monarchs fluttering around the Nectar Garden. Beautiful! Related articles This Sunday! Butterfly & Bird Festival, Coyote Hills (anaturemom.com)
Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda
I participated in a super fun 5K run (See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K San Francisco Bay Area) yesterday morning at Crown Memorial State Beach / Crab Cove in Alameda. What a gorgeous place to run! There’s a paved trail that runs along the bay (the beach is 2.5 miles long!), perfect forContinue reading “Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda”
Silent Saturday: Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach, California Photo taken June 7th, 2013
Squirrels: Waiting
These two are such a nuisance. Now they’ve taken to sitting on the fence, one on each wall, watching me, waiting patiently for me to leave. I’m sure the second I’m away from the window, they’ll attack the bird feeder. Looks as if I may have to try one or two of these “Tips forContinue reading “Squirrels: Waiting”
This Sunday! Butterfly & Bird Festival, Coyote Hills
If you live in the San Francisco area, and you’re into butterflies, I suggest you head to Coyote Hills Regional Park this Sunday (June 9th, 2013) for the annual Butterfly & Bird Festival. We’ve attended this for the last three years and always love it! See what I wrote about our visit last year… Monarchs! Continue reading “This Sunday! Butterfly & Bird Festival, Coyote Hills”
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
Sunol Regional Wilderness Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
Bay Area Train Rides: Niles Canyon Railway
Love trains? Check out this railway with beautiful views located in the San Francisco East Bay…. the Niles Canyon Railway. You have the option to board in Sunol or Niles for a round trip (out and back) trip. We rode on the “Education Train”, which is popular with school groups, but other excursions that lookContinue reading “Bay Area Train Rides: Niles Canyon Railway”
Suburban Nature Explorations 