Hiking with anyone ages 18 months (give or take a few months) to 8 or 9 years old can be a lesson both in cultivating patience, and in appreciating the journey. As adults we often slip into the mode of destination hiking, cruising the trails with an end result in mind, often passing right by a…
Chances are, if you are reading this, then you already recognize the value of interacting with the world outside. If you are like me, you may appreciate reminders and new insights about things you hold dear. Spending time in the natural world is one of the things that many people recognize as anything from “relaxing”…
The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) just came out with a lovely free guide to 15 hikes at various POST lands. The guide has short strolls, up to 2-3 easy miles, hikes that range from 3-5 miles, and then longer “treks” from 7-13 miles. The relatively well-known Phleger Estate is featured, along with lesser-known areas…
What’s better than camping with your own children? Camping with lots of friends and THEIR children! This Monday, November 1st, the East Bay Regional Park system started taking group campsite reservations for the upcoming year, and we heartily recommend getting yourself and your group a campsite. Group campsites are a wonderful way to introduce your…
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