Gopher Snake on the Back Patio

Photo by My hubs Our favorite State Park Ranger taught us that April is snake season. Watch your step!

Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

Hike #5 for 2025 This was a co-op led hike. I’m thrilled that we’re currently on track for “at least one hike per month” per my 2025 New Year’s resolutions! It definitely helps that a lovely mama from co-op is leading a hiking group. I’m on a texting basis with her so maybe we can … Continue reading Oxbow Nature Study Area – Hike

Completed: Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025: Books & Prizes!

Family Winter Reading: read together 55 days between 12/2/24 - 3/1/25 ✅ Prize: a new family game We’ve had lots of fun playing this game. It’s like Taboo but you can only use one syllable words to get your team to guess the clue words. And if the clue-giver makes a mistake, the opposing team … Continue reading Completed: Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025: Books & Prizes!

Cool Clouds

Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Hike #3 in 2025 We’ve tried this hike before, but it was too hot last time and we dubbed it a winter activity. Obvi had to print out Junior Ranger workbooks! One of my New Year’s resolutions was to go for at least one hike per month. Another goal was to spend time with “church … Continue reading Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike