Find the Wonder in Every Day
Travel and recreating this summer may take a little more planning than usual, but I’m happy to report that it can still be done safely and thoughtfully! Our family has enjoyed a few day trips and local camping trips this summer, despite the pandemic. Of note – things could change as there is currently an […]
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If you’ve been following this blog, then you’re aware of my love for adventuring with my family, and that I often plan multi-generational, multi-family, trips. I also love trips with friends, but these tend to be far and few between since coordinating time off can be a challenge with friends who are working professionals or […]
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Our guide to where to stay, hike, kayak and fish in Big Bear Lake, California
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I remember the first time Jason and I visited Joshua Tree. It was in 2010, the year we moved to Southern California. As we drove through the park full of Joshua trees and boulders, we marvelled at the unique and otherworldly landscape. We looked at each other and both remarked how this was a place unlike […]
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Tips for visiting the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve during spring bloom.
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Of all the places we have stayed, I probably get the most questions about the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. These historic beach front cottages, built in the 1930s and 1940s, are located at Crystal Cove State Park admist 3.2 miles of undeveloped coastline in Newport Beach. A few of these historic cottages were renovated and […]
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It can be done, and it can be enjoyable. This is the most popular post request I’ve gotten from our friends and the Instagram community. Disclaimer – I’m writing this post for those who have never camped before, who may not consider themselves “outdoorsy”, and/ or who might be feeling a bit intimated about staying […]
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