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Gear guide for kids for Winter/Cold Hikes
During Covid we sold/donated all of our stuff to travel the states while my husband worked on the road. Our first destination of many was...
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Mar 30, 20234 min read

What you need to know on your spring hikes!
Spring is here and that means kids exploring in all the flowers and tall grasses! Here's what to keep an eye out for to have a little...
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Mar 30, 20233 min read


Wildflowers to know on your Bay Area Hikes this Spring!
Spring is here, and the flowers are already starting to bloom in the Bay Area. I can tell you from the looks of it, it's going to be one...
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Mar 26, 20233 min read


Where to look for Newts in Southern California!
The California newt (Taricha torosa) is the largest native salamander found in the Santa Monica mountains. It is endemic to California...
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Mar 11, 20233 min read


How to plan for a day hike with kids!
A common question I get is, how do you get out the door with all three kids and handle them all on a day hike? Well, it's actually all...
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Mar 10, 20233 min read


California Newts and When to Catch them Mating!
A little late with these posts but there is still a small window to catch these little guys mating before they head back into the hills!...
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Mar 7, 20232 min read


Winter Hibernating Ladybugs and Where to see them
If you haven't seen my daughter's video about winter-hibernating ladybugs, which will give you some background information about...
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Mar 7, 20232 min read

Family / Toddler Friendly Beginner Hike in Alameda County
This has been a long time coming! As most of you know, I've had my Instagram page for quite a while now, and I've started this blog many...
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Mar 3, 20234 min read
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