I’d heard of Mount Shasta pretty much since we moved to California. But in my mind, it was just a place for very experienced climbers looking to summit a high peak. I had no idea there were so many things … Read More
Are you searching for the perfect 3 day San Francisco itinerary with kids? Read on for our family’s best recommendations of worthwhile hotspots and hidden gems for your visit to the City by the Bay! When we first moved to … Read More
Most of you know that we typically rent out our home on Airbnb when traveling. It is very helpful in offsetting the cost of travel and makes it possible for us to explore as much as we do. Â Â … Read More
Our family absolutely loves the Nutcracker ballet, and it’s so fun attending a Nutcracker ballet for kids. We’ve seen at least one production every year for over a decade, and it’s just such a magical part of the holiday season. … Read More
If there were ever a perfect, kid-friendly hike, Lake Lagunitas would be it. It’s another Marin County gem, tucked into Fairfax. It’s about a 1.5 mile loop that’s almost all flat, but with plenty of interesting things for kids big … Read More
Friends! I know lots of you are starting to plan fun things with your kids this summer, so I managed to narrow down a list of some of our favorite adventures big and small. I’d love if you’d share your … Read More
It’s no surprise to anyone that we’re giant fans of the National Park System. We’ve driven many thousands of miles traversing them. But not all National Park sites are out in the middle of nowhere. Turns out there’s a really … Read More
After hiking Cataract Falls, we discovered our favorite Bay Area view – from the top of Mt. Tam. This is a pretty popular spot, but we hadn’t had the chance to get up there as it’s tucked into the hills … Read More
This past Sunday was our favorite husband/dad’s bday so we decided to head off on a little mini trip for the tail end of spring break to celebrate Daniel. I’m fairly comfortable heading out exploring without him but it is … Read More
Have you heard of the Hippie Tree? It’s a big eucalyptus tree up on a hill with a great swing hanging from it. It’s tucked into a little neighborhood in Tiburon, across the Bay from San Francisco. We were headed … Read More
As I started typing, I realized we rolled into San Francisco exactly two years ago after our 4,500 mile cross-country road trip. I can hardly believe it! In some ways, I still feel like a Virginian; in other ways, I’ve definitely … Read More
I feel like San Jose is a bit of a black sheep of the Bay Area. It’s fairly spread out and not super cohesive and there are lots of varied pockets. It tends to be a city of suburbs, with … Read More
