At Apple Hill, California foothills are dotted with farms and fruit orchards. Kids can pick apples, find a pumpkin for Halloween, pan for gem treasures, explore mazes and nature trails. The air is rich with smells of fresh baked apple pies and cider doughnuts.
Read more…London Mystery Books
London is a dramatic setting for mystery books, made famous with cases of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Here’s our list of new and favorite children’s mystery books, from daring detectives in Victorian London, to World War II spies, intrigue at court of Elizabeth I, and contemporary adventures in the city.
Read more…End of Summer Bounty: Marin Farmers Market San Raphael
At summer’s end, our farmers markets are bursting with fresh picked fruits and vegetables. A family favorite is the Marin Farmers Market in San Rafael. Vendors come from around a large area, this is of the largest farmers markets in California, open year round.
Read more…Visit Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum
Udvar-Hazy Center, second location of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, is open. See famous airplanes such as Enola Gay, the Concorde, World War I and II fighters, Space Shuttle Discovery and more.
Read more…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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