Wohelo Family Day Camp is popular with our FEAT families
Trina W. replied:
Holly Bordwell can give you info..I recommend it!
Holly B. replied:
Go to www.goldenempirecouncil.org and click on WoHeLo Family Camp. The dates are July 24-26 and include a day program option July 25, an overnight option July 25-26 and a weekend option July 24-26. A downloadable brochure, fees, and online registration will be available after early March. You can also search facebook for the WoHeLo Family Camp page for lots of pictures and comments. Thanks for your interest and we hope to be able to share Camp Gold Hollow with your family this summer.
Does anyone have a good location to take kids to the snow? Of course, the camera would come too. I have never taken snow photos, so any suggestions on that would be...
Amy B. replied:
I really like Adventure Mountain, right off Hwy 50 at Echo Summit past Sierra at Tahoe. Small sign, but easy to find otherwise. They offer 6-10 groomed sledding runs of different difficulty. Otherwise, the hills are very simple and surrounded by pretty forest. You walk your sled or saucer to the top; no electronic "carpet" devices or rope tows. Nice warm lodge to warm up in, grab a snack, or use the facilities. Best thing to me is: One price for an entire car full of people (I think it's around $14?), and no time limit. It's recommended to get there by mid-morning on weekends because they do fill up often by noon. Granlibakken is also wonderful -- a nice wide hill that allowed our saucers to fly down with 3 year old in our laps. Note: Not all sledding places allow children to double up in a sled or sit on lap of parents. We nixed those options in the past couple of years due to young age of our child. Beyond those two places, we want to stay over night somewhere closer and try Soda Springs sometime. Sounds like a full day extravaganza, since for $34, your kid can try tubing, skiiing, snowboarding, and sledding. One website for info I like is: http://sacramentokids.net/2013/01/07/snow-fun-is-just-a-short-drive-away/
Amy B. replied:
This is a good article titled "Go Play, Ski and Snow," about different sledding and tubing options near Sac, although the link below sounds vague: http://www.mirabelsmagazinecentral.com/DigitalEdition/index.html?id=9 adc12 b7-f1 d3-486 e-90 bb-28 d089 f25 d77&pn=13&pv=d
My husband and I will be going out to see the wildflowers this coming week. We plan to go to Death Valley. Any suggestions on out-of-the-way places to go. Also, my...
Mark H. replied:
If you have a higher clearance vehicle - try Warm Springs Canyon - There is an area of aeolian deposit near the beginning of the road (sand across the road) that is somewhat deep in areas but the rest of the road is in good condition. It's off of the southern end of Badwater Road and goes back to old Talc mines - there are flowers blooming at various elevations. Do pick up a AAA Death Valley map before you go and check the "Daily Report" and "Wildflower Report" on DVNP's website here: http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
Mark H. replied:
Death Valley has a surprising amount of water - most of it underground.
Michelle C. replied:
Harry Wade Road.
Victor V. replied:
I was in DEVA three weeks ago and camped at Mesquite Campground not far from Ubehebe Crater. It wasn't very crowded, but I was there mid week. I did have to make a gas/supply run to Furnace Creek one day (51 miles each way), but on the way back I hiked up Titus Canyon (no flowers up there, but cool geology). I did still come across plenty of wildflowers even though I stayed mainly in the northern end of the park. Have a great time. I'm sure it'll be great regardless of where you choose to explore. This was one of my two blog entries when I came home. https://themountainjournals.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/death-valley-in-winter-landscapes-stars-flowers/
Do any of my New England friends have a recommendation for a Tarot Card reader or a psychic/mystic or a professional magician in that area? It's for my son-in-laws...
James M. replied:
Lee Terbosic is amazing at close up magic. And he's funny.
Recommendations for special needs camps for our kids? We opted out of ESY and so now looking for recreational camps for physical activity and social skills for our 13 yr...
Anyone here know the status of Angels Camp? At the moment I believe the resort is just outside the fire evacuation line.... perhaps only by a few blocks. Are guests...
Michelle C. replied:
Mandatory Evacuation Includes:-East side of Hwy 49 South to North side of Hwy 4 (ANGELS CAMP). North side of Hwy 4 East to Town of Arnold Evacuations Advisory Includes:City of Angels Camp, Hwy 49 South to Hwy 4 South at the city limits of Angels Camp http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=1221
Barbara P. replied:
My daughter and son-in-law live in Angels camp. Dan is a captain with CalFire. They are under mandatory evacuation but holding tight for now. They live on the east side of Hwy 49...and WorldMark is on the west side. WorldMark has opened their doors to our fire crews to get their rest! They are housing them 4 to a room and it is WONDERFUL! Angels Camp is a great community and the people are helping each other out. So far the fire has not reached Angels but they are prepared.
Need to rent a bike at the burn but am coming in on the express. Anybody have any ideas on how to get a bike? Express is from reno, one stop t a grocery, and the strait...
Kaisa K. replied:
Here's an idea of things that you'd like to have covered: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AnZUbqyodtS2 cGpZMG4 yaWY2SDJYVTlyUkExOVBNWFE&output=html As far as I see it, the sparkade camp will have pretty basic amenities (plot of land to camp on, and if you sort it beforehand, water). But Debby Lee will tell you more!
Is there a place to camp? Does anyone know of a place I could pitch a tent in Sacramento? I'm a long distance hiker passing through there in a couple days on my way back...
originalgabriel replied:
Closest would probably be the West Sac RV park which has a handful of tent sites. Don't camp along the river in Sacramento as it's not only illegal, but dangerous.
Blackandred13 replied:
Try here: http://www.sacwestrvpark.com
gornzilla replied:
You're in grad school. Are you a member of Couchsurfing? Someone there would more than likely host your or give you a yard to sleep in. I'd do it, but I'm not in a position to right now.
lukin88 replied:
Where are you coming from? And where are you going to? There are probably a few places in the foothills just outside of Sac that might work for you
DieHardRaider replied:
Its sac pitch a tent anywhere and act like a bum and you will be ok
Oljato Staff Winter Gathering!!
On Thursday, January 2nd, 2014, all staff members who have ever served at Camp Oljato are invited to the first ever "official" winter...
Eric H. replied:
Marvin Gardens in Belmont has a big back beer garden.
Timothy H. replied:
Waterfront Pizza in Foster City (Edgewater Plaza). We hold our PLC Meetings there.
This weekend, I was so blessed to take part in one of the most humbling and rewarding experiences of my life. Camp Erin is a weekend camp for kids who are dealing with...
Lynn H. replied:
I am so proud of you. You did exactly what I asked of you, to grow up strong and whole and have a very fullfilling life. Your Dad would be so proud of you. Sugar Bear
Lynn H. replied:
Sarah Happy Birthday to you. Miss seeing you on your birthday. This was one of the best days of my life, when you were born. Love you
Some of us were talking yesterday that any homeless camp near where Broughty's car was found would be a good place to inquire & take flyers. Keeping you all in my heart...
Nicole B. replied:
Flyers were posted at Loaves and Fishes as well as The Mission.
Are there any special needs summer camps in the Sacramento area?
Kelly R. replied:
Camp ReCreation and camp Lotsa Fun. Both take place at Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lakes and run bus service at least one way from Sacto. My son attends both and loves his camp weeks.
Can anyone recommend a really good, well respected summer camp program for tween boys with HFA/Aspergers? Looking for one for my boy this summer--I think he is ready for...