Fixing for a Farm Stay at Willow-Witt Farm
Lately I have been looking for places to stay for our summer trip. The one I am most excited about is a farm we will be staying at in Ashland, Oregon. Willow-Witt Ranch has been breeding, raising, training, and selling goats since 1991. They are free range goats, so I imagine we will be bumping into them throughout our stay. The farm also raises pigs and chicken.
As farm stay guests, we will have the opportunity...
More Animal Encounters
My last post, hosted at Go Explore Nature, talked about my unforgettable animal encounter in Yosemite. Along that theme I’d like to share a few shots of other animal encounters we had. Here was a deer who had decided that leaves and berries just hadn’t filled her up enough. Her nose led her into the maze of tent cabins where we were staying, hoping that someone had left some scraps in an open...
When Nature Found Me
My good friend Debi from Go Explore Nature is heading to Yosemite, one of her favorite family vacation spots. I couldn’t help but share a story about a recent experience that has shifted my view a bit on national parks visits. You can read more about my experience at her website. And while you are there, you may want to wander around her site a bit. It is chock-full of ways to get kids involved in nature.
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It’s Monday and I Should Be Dreaming
On Mondays you often see me dreaming of a trip or of something I have heard about. I look forward to participating in the Mondays Are for Dreaming posts hosted by Mara at Mother of All Trips.
But today I am late. Very late. Why? This summer I dreamed up that I would take the boys on a road trip. From northern California we could head north. The longer I dreamed, the further north this potential trip got. Soon...
Yosemite for the Young
Want to expose your little ones to the great outdoors? Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks, and for good reason. The dramatic views surround you with picture perfect scenery without having to hike a mountain to see it. If you are looking for a hike, there are plenty of places to go that are accessible even with a stroller. Visitor centers and nature centers can be found throughout the park, offering...
