Books are great gifts for kids, and also fun for parents and grandparents. Open the pages to discover wonders of nature, celebrate Christmas around the world, follow wild and wacky trails through New York or Paris, read a story of courage and endurance in frozen Antarctica, explore a beach and find barnacle glasses, try to spot a tortoise on an island or tapir in the jungle, color the landmarks of London.
Read more…Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
In Seville Cathedral, largest Gothic church in the world, kids will see the tomb of Columbus, gold and silver treasures, a majestic golden altar, and can climb to the top of the exquisite Giralda bell tower.
Read more…Lan Su Chinese Garden Portland
In busy downtown Portland, step into a 16th century China family home and garden. Kids can explore halls, pavilions courtyards, look for dragonfish, bats of happiness, guardian lions, and learn about Chinese traditions and culture.
Read more…Sonoma County Farm Trails: Meet Cocoa and Nutmeg
Last weekend we drove out to Sonoma County for fall Weekend Along the Farm Trails. It’s the perfect activity for toddlers and younger kids, to visit local farms, kids can visit local farms, see farmyard animals, pick apples and pumpkins, take tractor wagon rides, play in hay bale mazes, eat fruit pies with locally made ice cream, and more.
Read more…Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass is a glowing exhibition of glass sculptures by Pacific Northwest artist Dale Chihuly at the Seattle Center in downtown Seattle.
Read more…Pacific Northwest: Joy of driftwood forts
One of the joys of Pacific Northwest beaches is kids can play in ready-made driftwood forts, or teens can build their own.
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