Getting silly on the trail at Chilnualna FallsToday’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.Summer is the season for travel in our family. In addition to our recent two-week hiatus in Yosemite, we’ll be heading off on a weeklong pilgrimage to the family farm in Michigan … [Read more...]
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Make This a Year of Magical Moments in Nature
I’ve been reading a ton of posts lately about setting New Year’s resolutions, but try as I may, I can’t come up with a list of my own. Instead, I thought I’d share with you my favorite gift from the 2010 holidays. Why, you ask? Because this gift wasn’t just as sweet as pie; it reinforced my belief that the best thing we can give our children is our time. In our family, that … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks to Nature
If you’re a fan of this blog on Facebook, you know I’ve been posting what I’m thankful for every day this month. I thought it might be fun to add a few more items and post the complete list here just in time for Thanksgiving.This year, I am especially thankful for all the moments I’ve spent with my family exploring nature, discovering new things and connecting with each other … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Explore Nature With Kids in Oahu
The family and I are heading to Honolulu, Hawaii for spring break later this month (we leave in 19 days, but who’s counting?). We’ll be staying with a longtime friend and her family who are offering not just a place to stay, but a car to use while we’re there. Really, the residents of Hawaii are a generous people. So where to go? Oh, don’t worry – there will be plenty of … [Read more...]