September is time to head to Apple Hill, two hours east of San Francisco in the foothills to enjoy bounty of fall apples. Check out our list of favorite Apple Hill farms, apple treats, and family activities, plus a recipe for Apple French Toast Bake.
Read more…Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is coming up in September.
This holiday, celebrated in Asia, is fun for families – kids stay up to see the full moon and eat special sweets. Go out and look for Jade Rabbit and Lady Chang in the moon.
Yosemite in Fall
September and October are a great time to visit Yosemite National Park, weather is much cooler in the valley and there are fewer crowds throughout the park. Travel tips, including weather, parking and shuttle buses, cell phone coverage, day hikes maps, art in Yosemite.
Read more…Summer’s end: Travel the world with books
Summer is ending, but books are always an open road.
Read your way around the world to far destinations, step into adventures in another place and time, meet artists and look at art, find out why our national parks are so special and plan your next park to visit.
Where to go in summer heat – The public library
Summers in the United States are getting hotter.
Sightseeing on family vacations, where to stay cool when it’s too hot to be outdoors, temperatures 100+ degrees?
Go to the public library.
Maine in August
In August, Maine is perfect for a weekend or family get-together, before kids head back to school. Go canoeing and kayaking, hiking in forests and up to tops of mountains, swimming in lakes, sailing around the coast. Summer bounty of blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, lobster rolls and fried clams. Fruit pies are great for breakfast!
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