At the end of the summer, we spent a full day in Yosemite National Park exploring the recently re-opened Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Here are highlights, suggestions for trails, and travel tips for an enjoyable family visit.
Read more…Summer’s end: Travel to far destinations with new children’s books
Summer is winding down, but travel to adventurous and far destinations with new children’s books. And kids can stay as long as they like! Read books about China, Egypt, Guatemala, Easter Island and Australia.
Read more…Myths and Legends: Real places to visit
See if you can spot ghosts of two young princes, playing in the Tower of London. Visit Tokyo Senso-ji temple, established with miraculous appearance of Kannon and a golden dragon. Windswept headland in Cornwall England is site of Tintagel Castle, birthplace of King Arthur. In Greece, explore ruins of ancient Mycenae, founded by legendary hero Perseus who killed snake-haired Medusa. And wander through the Jewish quarter in Prague where Rabbi Loew breathed life into a clay giant.
Read more…Tips for exploring Redwood Coast in California
On the Redwood Coast in northern California, explore the largest remaining groves of old-growth coast redwoods, the tallest trees in the world Here’s our tips for family trips to the Redwood Coast, how to identify coast redwoods, park areas, hiking in the redwoods, beaches, and wildlife.
Read more…California Coast Redwoods: Ancient wonders saved for future generations
What are the tallest living trees on earth, nine different California parks to visit to see magnificent coast redwoods, and children’s books.
Read more…New! Jardin d’Acclimatation Paris
In Paris, visit the delightful all-new Jardin d’Acclimatation leisure and amusement park for families in the Bois de Boulogne – rides, carousels, water play areas, “little farm,” birds of the world aviary, pony and camel rides, Korean Garden, and more.
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