We recently tried our first boat-in camping. (The campsite is only accessable via boat.) As with many of our trips, it was not the adventure we had anticipated, but an adventure nontheless. You can read more about this trip in an earlier post. This photo didn’t make it into the post, but I thought it a good candidate for photo Friday. Since we went so late in the season, the water level of the lake was...

We have been trying out our new inflatable tandem kayaks over the last month or so. Feeling the summer closing in on us we thought we would try the ultimate: kayak camping.  My hubby chose a great boat-in camp site and made the reservations for Lake Sonoma. To reach our campsite would be a few hours drive, then another hour or so by kayak, but the lake was stocked and there seemed to be plenty to do. We...

We are fortunate to have several fun pumkin patches locally. Though not the largest, I always enjoy going to Grandpa’s Barn first. Who can resist baby chicks, kittens, ducklings, and bunnies, all of which the children are able to pet (with adult supervision).  Grandpa’s Barn is open every day of the week during October, from 9am to sundown. Also, you can get a pass to come by anytime for the inexpensive...