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 [...]
I was flipping through the San Jose Mercury News on October 23rd and came across an article written by Lisa M Freiger about our local tarantulas. If you have never ran into one of these hairy guys, it’s quite a site. They are non-aggressive and virtually harmless. One has never bitten me, but I’m [...]
This past Memorial Day Weekend I was up in Arnold California with my family. The kids had anticipated a weekend of swimming and fishing, but Mother Nature did not co-operate. It rained everyday and the average temperature was 44 degrees. So on Sunday we decided to take a small road trip to Columbia State Historical [...]
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If your looking of a great little getaway for the family head to the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. The easiest trail in the park is a 1/2-mile loop around Alpine Pond. There are picnic tables available for a quiet lunch and the kids will love Daniels Nature Center that overlooks the pond. [...]
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I recently had an opportunity to visit Ardenwood Historic Farm with my two children and their youngest cousin. I was pleasantly surprised at what a great little find this was, especially for young children. Ardenwood is located just off HWY 880 in Fremont. As you enter the park, you’re greeted by a small track and [...]
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