Fall is a fantastic time to go hiking. Parks that are packed during the summer are now easily accessed. Areas such as the Pinnacles, Almaden Quicksilver, or Henry Co Park often get a bad rap for being too hot an unbearable during the summer are ideal to visit during this time of year. However, there [...]
If your tired of smores but still crave a fireside treat while camping, I may have the solution for you. On a recent trip, I was introduced to mountain eclairs. First you need to widdle the bark off of a fairly substantial stick. The diameter of the stick determines the size of the pastry [...]
One of the great things about living in the Pacific Northwest is exploring the rugged coast and tide pools. However, every year we hear a sad story of a family or a child swept out to sea by a rouge wave. The ocean can be unpredictable so constant vigilance is always necessary. This becomes more [...]
If you have not already checked out the newly renovated Academy of Science, I highly recommend it (www.calacademy.org) The Academy of Science is located by Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. My suggestion would be to arrive early and head right over to the Rainforests of the World exhibit. This exhibit always seemed [...]
I recently had an opportunity to explore Rancho Canada from its main entrance off of Casa Lomo Road. Last year I hiked through the back side of the park from Calero County Park. This is a relatively new park so it really does not draw the big crowds. The wildflower displays are spectacular. The photo [...]
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If you’re looking for something special to do with your mom for Mother’s Day be at Santa Teresa County Park this Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 12-3pm. This is a “Healty Trails” outing, hosted by Docent Mike Boulland in conjunction with the Friends of Santa Teresa Park. On the trail, you’ll have the chance to [...]
This is a FREE class!!
small dogs: meet Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8:30am-9:30am
LARGE DOGS: meet Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9:45-10:15am
Santa Clara County Parks is inviting you and your canine companions to join Docent Sandi Broeland, certified vet technician and dog trainer from Los Gatos Dog and Cat hospital. She will demonstrate to you and your best [...]
Almaden Quicksilver Park is located in S. San Jose. The park encompasses over 3,977 acres and has five different entrances. Quicksilver is usually known as one of those parks that you earn your miles, so hiking with young children can be a challenge. Recently we discovered an entrance off of McAbee Road. There is street [...]
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I wanted to share some information about a fabulous neighborhood park that my wife discovered. Guadalupe Oak Grove Park in South San Jose is a true gem. This park is pretty easy to get to. Just take Almaden Expressway south and make a right on Macabee, across from the new Sonoma Chicken Coop. A few [...]
Didn’t I see you and your family at Yosemite last week? I could have sworn I saw ya’ll roaming the trails. Some fellow climbers and I journeyed there last week for a day of unconventional bouldering in the snow. (Yes, it is possible as long as the line to be climbed is not buried [...]