2026 National Park Service canceled day-use reservations for Arches, Yosemite, Mount Rainier and Glacier national parks. Tips for parks this summer, and take action to restore reservations for these parks.
Read more…Ramadan celebrations, children’s books, cake recipe
The sacred month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Children’s books about preparing dishes for iftar, giving donations to people in need, prayers at the mosque, the festival of Eid al-Fitr. And sweet recipe for a rose and cardamon cake.
Read more…Waterfalls are flowing in Marin County
Across from San Francisco, in Marin County after winter rains, when the sun comes out, hills are bright green, creeks are bubbling and waterfalls are flowing.
It’s time to plan an outing – tips and three of our favorite hikes to waterfalls.
The horse in Chinese history and mythology – flying horses, dragon horses, heavenly horses
2026 is Year of the Horse, and horses have a special significance in Chinese history, culture and mythology. In ancient China horses were highly valued for transportation and war, horses are portrayed in exceptional Chinese art over centuries, in mythology horses have divine, supernatural charactertistics.
Read more…Lunar New Year – It’s the Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year – it’s the Year of the Horse.
Horses in Chinese history and mythology, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok, lucky symbols of the New Year, children’s books, fun food to celebrate the holiday.
Haitian Freedom Soup – Soup Joumou
Freedom Soup is one of our favorite books for Black History Month, an immigrant story about Haiti, and multi-generational cooking with family and friends! “Freedom Soup” is Soup Joumou, celebrating end of slavery and independence of Haiti. Cook up a batch of this delicious winter soup.
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