Outdoors
Ride a concrete slide in Berkeley
Get your thrills by zipping down a cement slide in the Berkeley Hills. There are TWO concrete slides in Berkeley that we know of.
Yes, the Bay Area Does Have Seasons: Winter
We gratefully welcome back Annie Burke, founder of Outside Kids, for today’s post. Most people say that the Bay Area doesn’t have seasons. I disagree. ...
Park Profile: San Lorenzo Community Park
San Lorenzo Community Park is a true East Bay gem:Â Duck pond, massive play structure, paths, basketball courts, picnic areas.
Field Trip to the Hills and Tunnels of Black Diamond Mines
Thank you to Annie Burke sharing her terrific tips for exploring Black Diamond Mines with kids in tow. There’s something cool about exploring an ...
Go Outside with Kids, Really Outside
Feeling quite tired of playgrounds (I hear you!), Berkeley mom of two Annie Burke started taking her family and friends out to some less-traveled parks ...
Easy camping trip: Family camping in Oakland
Easy Oakland camping trip for families on 6/30! Campsites in Chabot Regional Park are deep in the park but, in less than half an hour, ...
Oakland Mural Festival now through May 19th
The Jack London District of Oakland will be hosting this year's Bay Area Mural Festival all week with a big celebration culminating in Jack London ...
{510} Family Faves with Outdoors Advocate Annie Burke
Annie Burke loves to take her children outside into the parks, seashore, and nature In the Bay Area. Get your fingernails dirty.
Visit Historic Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California's third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!
Summer Brainstorm: 25 things to do with a kid that cost less than $5
Summer bucket list of family fun outings that cost less less than five bucks for an adult and a kid. Thanks to all of you ...
