Where Travel and Learning Come Together
I love this book written by Julie Fagliano. I remember many long winters that would end with melted snow and lots of mud. Playing outside always meant a bath and a load of laundry would soon be needed. I was always excited to start gardening and it always seemed to take forever for those first…
When the boys are ready to do some running, what is the best place to go? Joshua Tree National Park is at the top of our list. Our boys love climbing and exploring there. So, we loaded up most of the family and headed over. On the way we stopped at one of the visitor…
Americas youngest National Park is also one of the oldest formations on the planet. This area was a destination on our agenda, and our visit to this little known National Park did not disappoint. Pinnacles has been a National Monument since 1908 and upgraded to National Park in 2013. It only takes one visit to…
A mountainous art display, a village in an abandoned marine base and an eclectic outdoor display of artwork…that is what you’ll find at Salvation Mountain, Slab City and East Jesus. After hearing about this interesting place we had to go check it out for ourselves. That was a decision we won’t regret. You will get…
This natural oasis in the desert is a place of beauty. Springs and ponds are formed by an earthquake seep along the San Andreas Fault. An easy two mile round trip walk will lead you through a shady palm oasis, through a desert wash, and to the McCallum pond. Take a rest at one of…
So far, one of our favorite stops so far has been in Palm Desert California. This is just east of Palm Springs and north of The Salton Sea. We were here 2 weeks, and loved it. The park was shaded by palm trees. We met several different full time families, and got to know them. …
It’s a beautiful sunny day down in Southern California! We moved from where we stayed a couple days in Soledad Canyon just north of LA, and are now enjoying the beautiful weather of San Diego. We are hooked up at Harmony’s Dad’s house, a couple blocks from Pacific Beach! Let me tell you, it’s gorgeous…
