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Kayaking Elkhorn Slough – Important Things to Know Before You Go

Kayaking Elkhorn Slough is a great activity for a one day trip from San Francisco. Our family loves kayaking and we tried it in many places: Russian River, Bodega Bay, Noyo River, Florida Keys, etc. For us nothing can beat fresh air and the smell of the ocean! Often kayaking also gives you an opportunity …

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Bodega Bay

Things to Do in Bodega Bay with Kids: Attractions and Activities

Bodega Bay is a picturesque fishing village located on Northern California coast just 2 hours away from San Francisco. For a small town, Bodega Bay packs a big punch in terms of attractions and activities for families. It is a perfect destination for a weekend getaway. This itinerary lists things to do in Bodega Bay …

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Virtual Tour of Russia and Authentic Russian Experiences in USA

In the past 15 months travel internationally was very difficult, impossible at times, due to COVID-19. Will travel come back to pre-COVID area norms – who knows? That’s why more and more people are looking for virtual travel experiences or experiences of travelling the world without leaving their home or at least not going too …

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Things to do for Halloween in 2020 in Bay Area and California

Have you already started thinking about Halloween in 2020? Let’s face it, we all know it won’t be the same this year, that is a given. Many famous Bay Area and California-wide Halloween events, festivals and other celebrations are cancelled this year. Now, how can we create some darn good lemonade from these lemons to …

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Travel the World Without Flying – International Experiences in America

Have you ever dreamed of travel around the world without flying? I know I have, because flying internationally is typically a terrible stress for me with expensive flight tickets for the whole family, jet lag, lots of unknowns and the fear of flying itself. If you live in the U.S. and if you are like …

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

10 Best Things to Do in Lassen Volcanic National Park With Kids

Are you thinking about Northern California road trip? If so I would love to share with you best things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park with kids – the true hidden gem of the Golden State. For starters, check out the stats below. If you like scenic natural beauty with no crowds, Lassen Volcanic …

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Explore Lava Beds National Monument Caves With Kids

If you have kids who love to explore outdoors you definitely need to take them to Lava Beds National Monument caves. Lava Beds National Monument has over 700 caves. It is a unique geological feature that was formed 30,000 to 40,000 years ago when the outer edges of flowing lava from Medicine volcano began to …

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