As Mother's Day approaches, I'm thinking of tender family moments. Remembering these times always makes me smile. Here is a recount of our latest family adventure in nature. Thanks to the great folks at Ivory for making this post possible. As always my comments, opinions, and quest for tender family moments are my own. We recently took the boys to Yosemite. They'd … [Read more...]
3 Things I Learned about Camping on My First Trip to the Woods
Have you ever been camping or made a trip out into the woods? What was your first experience like? I'll never forget mine. I've been camping countless times now, and even though my first trip to the woods wasn't tent camping, it still left a lasting impression. Here's what I learned then, along with a few suggestions on places to start if you're thinking about camping or just … [Read more...]
National Parks Free Entrance Days 2017
Connect with Nature this year! Take advantage of National Parks free entrance days 2017. Are you and your family nature lovers? Or maybe you are suffering from nature deficit disorder? Have you ever visited a National Park? Now's your opportunity to visit one of the 413 National Parks and Monuments in the United States. You choose! Check the Dates The National Park … [Read more...]
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
As parents, we are always looking for engaging activities with an educational angle for the kids, right? So when my boys and I recently visited The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and had so much fun, I wanted to share about it. We were on our way to see the museum's fantastic special exhibit on Pterosaurs, but even as we made our way through … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Helping Make Your Trip More Worry Free
Thanks to the great folks at SC Johnson for making this travel post possible. My comments, opinions, and love for travel are my own. As you know, I do quite a bit of traveling for my work, not as much as some, but more than average. If there's one thing I've learned after all these years, it's that a little planning can make a big difference. We've covered … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek at the Beauty of Baja California
A few days ago I was invited to a dinner in Los Angeles where I was introduced by way of photographs to the beautiful city of La Paz, Baja California Sur. Located on the Sea of Cortez,"The World's Aquarium," as Jacques Cousteau referred to it, it is considered one of the five largest marine ecosystems for productivity and biological diversity in the world. I saw … [Read more...]
Free Admission to National Parks April 18-19
We love our National Parks. Being in Nature not only raises our spirits but helps us to see the world from a different perspective. Because of this, I can't let the opportunity pass me by to let you know that the National Park Service or NPS and the National Park Foundation have launched a program called "Find Your Park." The program is headed by first … [Read more...]
Entrada Gratuita a los Parques Nacionales el 18 y 19 de Abril del 2015
Nosotros somos grandes admiradores de los Parques Nacionales. Creémos que estar en contacto con la naturaleza no sólo enaltece nuestro espíritu sino también nos ayuda a ver el mundo con otros ojos. Por eso no pude dejar pasar la oportunidad de contarte que el El Servicio de Parques Nacionales (National Parks Service o NPS) y la Fundación de Parques Nacionales … [Read more...]
Skulls at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco
Thank you to the great folks at the California Academy of Sciences for giving us full access to facilitate this series of posts. Beautiful cities abound, of course, but I would be hard pressed to name one more stunning, interesting, or just plain fun, especially for kids and the young at heart, than the city by the bay, San Francisco. We went for a weekend recently and I … [Read more...]
Interesante Exhibición en La Academia de Ciencias de California en San Francisco
Gracias a nuestros amigos de California Academy of Sciences por darnos acceso y facilitar esta serie de artículos. Seguro que hay muchas ciudades muy bellas alrededor de todos nosotros, pero hoy quiero platicarte y mostrarte uno de los más hermosos, interesantes y divertidos lugares para visitor, especialmente para niños. Me refiero a la bella ciudad de San Francisco CA. … [Read more...]