California Archive

  • In honor of the last day of America’s National Park Week, another feature on one of our family’s favorite parks. Sequoia National Park, otherwise known as the Land of Giants, is America’s second oldest national park. Located in central California, it is...

    Sequoia National Park with kids

    Posted on April 29, 2012 | 17 Comments
    In honor of the last day of America’s National Park Week, another feature on one of our family’s favorite parks. Sequoia National Park, otherwise known as the Land of Giants, is America’s second oldest national park. Located in central California, it is...

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  • Spring is in the Air!  For many of us here in San Diego where the four seasons aren’t as noticeable, there’s one place that indicates Spring is here – The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch or popularly known as the Carlsbad Flower Fields....

    Colors of the Carlsbad Flower Fields

    Posted on April 25, 2012 | 56 Comments
    Spring is in the Air!  For many of us here in San Diego where the four seasons aren’t as noticeable, there’s one place that indicates Spring is here – The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch or popularly known as the Carlsbad Flower Fields....

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  • The first week of Spring is finally here and for many, a welcome relief.  Gardens definitely come to mind when we want to see the beauty of the season.  We recently visited the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden with...

    Spring at the Los Angeles Arboretum

    Posted on March 21, 2012 | 44 Comments
    The first week of Spring is finally here and for many, a welcome relief.  Gardens definitely come to mind when we want to see the beauty of the season.  We recently visited the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden with...

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  • Don’t let the name fool you.  This national monument is much more than the imposing limestone statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (Cab-ri-yo) – the first European explorer to set foot on the United States’ west coast in 1542.   As...

    Cabrillo National Monument with kids

    Posted on February 4, 2012 | 6 Comments
    Don’t let the name fool you.  This national monument is much more than the imposing limestone statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (Cab-ri-yo) – the first European explorer to set foot on the United States’ west coast in 1542.   As...

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  • San Diego is famous for its beaches, zoos and theme parks but a visit to beautiful Balboa Park should also be among its top attractions. This expansive 1,200 acre park is the country’s largest “urban cultural park”.  Filled with family and cultural activities, the...

    Strolling Balboa Park

    Posted on February 1, 2012 | 67 Comments
    San Diego is famous for its beaches, zoos and theme parks but a visit to beautiful Balboa Park should also be among its top attractions. This expansive 1,200 acre park is the country’s largest “urban cultural park”.  Filled with family and cultural activities, the...

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