Here are three easy loop hikes around water – listed here from shortest to longest. The kids like these because they can really see how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go! Oakland: Lake Temescal Lake Temescal is a recreation area that is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, andContinue reading “Lake Loops”
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Take the Stairs
It’s the rainy season, so hiking on dirt or tree covered trails can be a muddy mess! Here are three hikes along city roads and through secret and not-so-secret staircases that avoid the mud. We love urban hikes, but there are a lot of stairs involved in these, so they may not be for everyone.Continue reading “Take the Stairs”
More Than Just A Walk
These three hikes in the East Bay are a notch above easy walks. They are all 3 miles or less, and they will get the whole family out of the house for a little exercise and fresh air. Lafayette/Walnut Creek – Acalanes Ridge South If you ever drive north on 680 through Walnut Creek, you’veContinue reading “More Than Just A Walk”
Wander in Redwood Regional
We spend many weekend days in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. It is an extraordinary place to see the redwoods in Oakland. You can choose your own adventure here, with plenty of well-marked trails to turn on. Here are three of the many hikes we’ve taken in this awesome regional park. The Ladybug Loop A fewContinue reading “Wander in Redwood Regional”
Measureless Days 