Back Into Nature: A Hike to Vernal Falls At Yosemite National Park
Well after visiting a city with buildings sprouting from its hills; after some beach time with thick sand and chilly waters, I was ready …
The Big Difference Between the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean According to Our Children
Our chilly children and their “dark,” “crumbly” California sand castle. The verdict is in. The Pacific Ocean is colder than the Atlantic Ocean according to our children. True, we weren’t …
The Ups and Downs of City Life in San Francisco, California
San Francisco and the cable car go together like our family and camping. There are ups and there are downs, and ups and downs. The first down—literally—came when we were …
Beware of Ticks When Hiking or Camping
Two tools of tick prevention: long socks and tape lint rollers. Find tick identification photos at the web links in post. Oh, breathe in that fresh spring air! It makes …