Travel Blog

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...

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. Share...

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...

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...

At five days in a national park, our recent Yosemite trip may qualify as the longest camping trip I have taken with the kids. And really, staying in a tent cabin rather than a campsite may even make calling it a “camping” trip a bit of a stretch. Still, it was perfect for us and our preschool aged kids. There were plenty of hikes and activities that were right at their abilities and skills. I look...