We've all been there: You've taken your kids camping, and already hiked every kid-friendly trail... twice. You floated down the shallow portion of the river with your small nieces and nephews umpteen times. Your godchildren have realized that not everything presented as a game is actually fun, e.g. "Let's have a contest to see who can collect the most trash!" The kids … Continue reading Camptivities: Pumpkin Carving
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Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite
Going to Yosemite soon? I highly recommend the "Starry Night Skies over Yosemite" program: http://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/evening-programs I see they now have a Glacier Point program available since I went last. I've long meant to write more about the starwatching, a "part two" to this post, a "pro" to the parking "con." Anyone want to place a bet on whether I … Continue reading Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite
Spies Like Them
Have you seen this new mini-series, Spy in the Wild? I've only seen one episode, but it immediately became my new favorite summer show. This show is extremely delightful. The basic concept might be a bit ho-hummy "filming animals in nature," but what makes this so different is how they do it, and the amazing results. Using animatronic "spy" cameras, such … Continue reading Spies Like Them