Visiting Vancouver BC with kids, be sure to see totem poles in Stanley Park at Brockton Point. Find out how to identify figures carved on the totem poles, plus children’s books about Pacific Northwest stories and legends.
Read more…Gravenstein Apple Fair
Every August the Gravenstein Apple Fair is a popular event for families, so we drove out to Sebastopol last weekend. At the fair, kids can eat heirloom Gravenstein apples, pet dairy cows, mini horses, pygmy goats and pigs, run around a hay maze, press fresh apple juice and climb on tractors.
Read more…Newspaper Rock: Will stories in stone disappear?
Newspaper Rock in southern Utah is one of many ancient rock art sites in the area. Rock art has real appeal for kids, from circles and squiggly lines, to human forms, footprints, and animals such as big horn sheep and horses.
Read more…See the Sea Otters
One summer weekend, our destination on the California central coast – Morro Bay. Watch our video of an adorable sea otter mother and pup, and find out why kelp is a “floating blankie.” Plus children’s books.
Read more…“WildCard” at the Exploratorium
Looking for creative ideas for Amazon cardboard shipping boxes?
Brand new – “WildCard” exhibit at the Exploratorium San Francisco. Science, conservation and creativity are alive in the Exploratorium!
Read more…Tips for Philadelphia
Tips for family trips to Philadelphia with kids – visiting Independence National Historic Park, how to reserve tickets for Independence Hall, security lines, hours, fun food.
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