On Presidents Day weekend we took a trip to Mojave National Preserve. Not as well known as other California desert national parks, Mojave National Preserve has the best sand dunes for kids (Kelso Dunes are bigger than the dunes in Death Valley).
Read more…Exploratorium SF: It’s always new
The Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco is always new.
Read more…Point Reyes: Explore Duxbury Reef
Take a day trip to Duxbury Reef on the southern tip of Point Reyes – kids can explore tide pools with under sea gardens of seaweed and ancient creatures such as chitons and sea sponges.
Read more…Monterey Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey on the California coast is a year round destination. In December, plan your visit to include Christmas in the Adobes, a weekend living history event. Explore 19th century homes, enjoy spiced cider, Mexican hot chocolate, gingerbread, shortbread, and Christmas cookies, watch flamenco, listen to live music, try dancing Mexican California dances.
Read more…Boats in Venice: Life without a car
Venice is famous for its gondolas, but visiting the city with kids, see how many different kinds of boats you can spot. And think about life without a car – how do you get around, collect garbage, pick up hotel laundry, transport goods, deliver mail and packages, go shopping, renovate an apartment, need an ambulance, put out a fire?
Read more…New in Chicago – Maggie Daley Park
On a recent return visit to Chicago, one of our discoveries was the new Maggie Daley Park, a big hit with families. Located on the lakefront downtown, Maggie Daley Park has a Play Garden, Climbing Wall, ice skating in winter, lots of grass to run around, and picnic tables.
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