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Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows is a Lake Tahoe skiing and snowboarding resort. For kids, Alpine Meadows offer half-day and full-day classes for children as young as 3. However, at that age, the willingness of a child to participate in classes in an unfamiliar environment is a big factor to consider. For toddlers, Alpine Meadows offers an indoor…
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California Road Conditions
The California Department of Transportation offers a fast-loading page for looking up road conditions. If you plan on making a ski run to Lake Tahoe this winter, you could select “Add to Home Screen” to create a button for that page on your iPhone. For example, I-80, which runs from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe,…
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Palo Alto Airport Day 2009
The Palo Alto Airport hosted Airport Day on September 12, 2009. During the entire visit, we witnessed the constant buzz of small planes taking off and taxiing down the run way. We could also see up close planes of all shapes and sizes, as well as helicopters and gyroplanes. Little kids could also climb aboard…
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Disneyland
Located in Anaheim, CA, Disneyland offers Southern California residents and visitors an incomparable experience. If you live in Orange County, you may not realize what a gem you have in your backyard. However, if you ever venture to Northern California or out-of-state, you will quickly discover that no place quite delivers like Disneyland. The park…
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Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a modern aquarium located in Long Beach, California. Visitors can see fishes and other marine animals from different parts of the world at the aquarium. The aquarium features both small and large fishes spread throughout its two-story structure. Besides the obligatory clownfish exhibit, the aquarium also features puffins, sea…
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Day Out With Thomas – Roaring Camp
Day Out With Thomas offers a ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as other fun activities. Our local Day Out With Thomas was hosted by Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, California. Tickets were $18.00 per person (2 and older) with a $7.10 service fee if purchased in advance online. Add in a $7.00…
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Oakland Zoo: Oakland, CA
The Oakland Zoo offers a different experience than the larger San Francisco Zoo across the bay. For small children, the Oakland Zoo offers a more manageable experience since the exhibits are smaller and closer together. For example, the giraffes at the Oakland Zoo are confined to a large dirt lot instead of the gigantic savanna.…
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San Francisco Zoo: San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Zoo is a fun place for children and adults. Located near Lake Merced, the zoo showcases a broad spectrum of animals in various habitats. Some exhibits, like the giraffes at the African Savanna, appear expansive and more modern. Others, like the Lion House and the various playgrounds, seem dated. Overall, the zoo…
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Fairyland: Oakland, CA
Fairyland is a large playground located near Lake Merritt in Oakland. It’s not an amusement park, so don’t expect a Disneyland or Great America-type experience. Instead, Fairyland offer sandboxes, slides, puppet shows, farm animals, and a few rides with a fairy tale theme. Most rides have minimum and maximum height requirements, so your child cannot…
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Don’t Feed the Animals
During the winter season, you can visit the Ardenwood Historic Farm. Naturally, the farm is not as active during the winter; however, you can still enjoy visiting the many different farm animals. We saw some “free range” sheep roaming around the sheep pen with a sign reminding us not to feed the animals.