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Six Best Bay Area Migration Wildlife Hikes

The Bay Area in winter is a magnet for migrating birds, whales, seals, and ladybugs. Winter foliage & colder temperatures make it easier to spot year round residents. CA State Parks, East Bay Regional Parks, City of Palo Alto Parks, POST,…

technologyhikerFebruary 27, 2018October 24, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Ladybugs & Redwoods in Redwood Regional Park – World Class Family Hike

Thousands of ladybugs descend upon Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland Hills in winter. The ladybugs spend their November to February in the warmest, moistest areas. In late December along with a few other families, we hiked ~3 miles roundtrip…

technologyhikerJanuary 3, 2018March 19, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Cub Scout Car Camping – Logistics & Gear List

My outdoor adventure planning has evolved from solo backpacking, thru-hiking, mountaineering, family camping & backpacking, and now to Cub Scout Pack planning. I am Cubmaster and Den Leader for our local Cub Scout Pack 58 in Hillsborough, CA. Here’s a…

technologyhikerDecember 1, 2017October 19, 2021 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts

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Backpacking with Kids to Camp Lake in Emigrant Wilderness

Granite peaks, cool mountain lakes, and a relatively easy permit system make the Emigrant Wilderness an excellent destination. The 113,000 acre Emigrant Wilderness borders Yosemite National Park to the north shares many of Yosemite’s features. In July I went backpacking…

technologyhikerAugust 7, 2017March 19, 2018 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering

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Angel Island Backpacking with Kids

San Francisco Bay’s Angel Island served as a Native American hunting area, an Army Base, the West Coast Ellis Island, and a Nike Missile Base. Today, Angel Island is a California State Park. I recently backpacked ~2 miles with four…

technologyhikerFebruary 16, 2017March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering

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Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tour: Hiking with Kids

Few things compare to watching ~1000 elephant seals cavort on a beach. Ano Nuevo State Preserves protects a large elephant seal rookery on the San Mateo County Coast. Docents host elephant seal walks from Dec 15 until March that can…

technologyhikerJanuary 16, 2017March 19, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts

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We Love the Parks: San Mateo County Parks Foundation

Here’s my favorite hiking partner sharing his thoughts on the San Mateo County Parks. This Coyote Point Recreation Area video will be part of an upcoming campaign for the SMCP and the SMCP Foundation. In the meantime, enjoy the video…

technologyhikerMarch 6, 2016March 6, 2016 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Outdoor Feature

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Family Winter Backcountry Adventure: Loon Lake Chalet, a USFS Cabin

How can families safely explore the backcountry in winter when poor weather can transform an adventure into a survival situation? Visiting warm spots like the CA coast is one solution. Another approach is reserving a backcountry National Park or Forest…

technologyhikerFebruary 13, 2016June 8, 2021 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts

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Best Bay Area Parks for Kids

Where can families explore redwood forests, coastal mountains, Pacific Ocean tidepools, & coastal marshes all within a short drive from home? Where can families spot seals, whales, banana slugs, herds of deer, and thousands of migrating birds? Why the Bay…

technologyhikerMarch 28, 2015August 12, 2015 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts

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