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Hiking
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06.28.09Mono Hot Springs Camping Trip
Camping, Creeks, Hiking, Knots, Necessary Provisions, Summer, nature study, tools (9)We spent last week at Mono Hot Springs. A cozy valley of granite, meadows and Jeffery Pines nestled under the Mono Divide. The bulk of our time was spent without camera, exploring the hot springs, building new pools, practicing our casting, frolicking with the minnows in the Lake, laying on our backs watching bats at twilight and generally getting our vacation on. However, Seth and I were not without agenda and the trip proved to be a Boy’s Almanac Bonanza. Ryder was thoughtful enough to bring along rope and some knot tying books. Seth wasted no time in utilizing rope and ...
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04.27.09Camping by Creeks
Camping, Creeks, Hiking (3)Here are our Top 5 Boy's Almanac reasons for nipping over to the local state park on a Saturday night and camping out by the creek. 1. EXPLORING (of course) 2. ROCK THROWING (we suggest you repeat this action ad nauseam, parents find rock throwing really interesting) 3. WATERFALLS 4. HOT DOGS 5. FALLING ASLEEP TO THE SOUND OF RUSHING WATER
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04.16.09Creek Walking
Aquaria, Hiking, Spring (5)The spring section of the American Boy's Handy Book features a gazillion kite patterns, freshwater pond science activities and a hand full of kooky fishing projects. I like the fact that Beard did not belabor the season with to much construction or productivity. All his suggestions are experiential, each suggests going out and taking part in fresh air and life in motion. Two weeks ago Seth and I took advantage of a minus tide at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (as some of you know Seth is a self-styled starfish scientist). Our hours on the beach were lovely. However, after lunch in ...
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