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Top 30+ Places to See California Flower Fields and Other Flower Attractions (updated 2023)

One of my most favorite things to do with kids is visiting California flower fields and flower scavenger hunting. California is one of the best places for such activities because very few places in the U.S. can compare with California flower fields. There is ALWAYS something in bloom in California, even in winter, and in …

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Things to do in Kanab Utah

Nature Scavenger Hunt in Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, Redwood City CA

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve in Redwood City is one of the multitude parks and preserves perfect for family hiking in San Francisco Bay Area along HW 280 corridor. It is one of my favorite parks for many reasons. We love Edgewood because: It is easily accessible right off HW 280 It has 2 entrances: …

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Simi Valley and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

When people are planning a vacation in Southern California they are typically thinking about attractions in LA, Orange County, San Diego. Simi Valley usually flies under the radar, which is a shame. This small town houses one fantastic place that should be on everybody’s travel list – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. This type …

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Volcanic Wonders – Best Northern California Road Trip

How would you like a Northern California road trip itinerary that includes 2 National Parks, lakes, volcanoes, mountains and a huge waterfall? If this sounds interesting then keep reading. Most people consider California HW 1 the best drive in the state but I would say that the Northern part of HW 5 (road trip from …

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Family road trip itinerary in the footsteps of “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to figure out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them”.- Mark Twain When I was growing up The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was one of my favorite books. Now that I have 2 boys this classic is a staple at our house. …

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Sailing in San Francisco Bay

Mediterranean adventure in San Francisco Bay – Angel Island State Park

Mark Twain once said: “The coldest winter I have ever experienced was summer in San Francisco”,  and he was right. A sunny, warm and not windy or foggy day in San Francisco is a very rare occurrence and once nature grants you such a gift you have to use it wisely. The best thing to …

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