What are the tallest trees on earth – Coast redwoods?
California (and southern Oregon) are only places in the world where coast redwood forests live in the wild.
10 California parks to visit to see magnificent coast redwoods.
Visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, where kids can tour house he designed, explore extensive gardens, and see life in a Virginia plantation, plus children’s books, and recipe for Thomas Jefferson’s macaroni and cheese.
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Know before you go to US national parks this summer – firings of national park workers will significantly affect your experience. Tips for road conditions, wildlife and fire safety, weather, especially extreme heat, plus information about specific national parks.
Read more…Here’s five favorite hikes with kids in California, – Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite, Point Reyes in Marin, Red’s Meadow in Mammoth Lakes, Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Fern Canyon in Redwood SP – alpine meadows, panoramic views of the coast, rushing waterfalls, volcanic boiling springs and mudpots, sparkling creeks and ferns in the redwoods.
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Planning a family trip to San Francisco, where are the best neighborhoods to stay?
We research and recommend hotels for family amenities, but equally important is the surrounding area.
Insider tips about seven neighborhoods on our list of San Francisco family hotels.
Dino Days! Cal Academy San Francisco
Colorful animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar, including baby dinosaurs and a huge T-Rex! Plus little kids can dig in sand for fossils and wear dinosaur hats, for older kids, meet paleontologists.