On the Redwood Coast in northern California, explore the largest remaining groves of old-growth coast redwoods, tallest trees in the world. Here’s our tips for family trips to the Redwood Coast – different areas, hiking, beaches, wildlife and where to stay.
Read more…National Parks Update and Tips
Already we’re thinking about summer, and exploring national parks. Here’s national parks update, tips for safely visiting, free entrance days, campground reservations, check for weather conditions, children’s books, and more.
Read more…Sunday in Sonoma: Bartholomew Park picnic & hiking
Just minutes from downtown Sonoma, Bartholomew Park is a hidden gem, 375 woodland acres, filled with oak and redwood trees, bubbling creeks, colorful wildflowers in spring, overlooks, picnic tables and hiking trails, and it’s free.
Read more…Pengos Adventures: Traveling with stuffed animals
Stuffed animals are great travelers on family trips – they don’t object to weird foods, can stay up late, no teeth to brush or face to wash, are wonderful company when a child goes to sleep in a strange place, kids love them, and they travel free.
This is Pengos Adventures as they travel the world.
Last Saturday in Napa: “We Are Open!”
Last Saturday we took a day trip to Napa, county has reopened restaurants, wineries, camping, hotels, regional parks in June.
We shopped at Napa Farmers Market, had lunch outdoors at the Oxbow Public Market, took a hike through Skyline Wilderness Park.
National Park Update: Tips for safely visiting
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park, reopened this weekend. Read our tips for safely visiting national parks this summer.
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