National Park Free Entrance Days

On select holiday periods throughout the year, the National Parks have free admission.  This coming weekend, February 14th through 16th is one of those weekends. Take a look at hoka one one camping equipment and more. These are such an amazing asset to America and people from all over the world come to see these natural wonders.  Below are the California National Parks taking part in this:

  • Cabrillo National Monument
  • Death Valley National Park
  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Lava Beds National Monument
  • Muir Woods National Monument
  • Pinnacles National Monument
  • Sequoia National Park
  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
  • Yosemite National Park

One of the other parks included is Zion National Park in southern Utah. We made a visit this past Christmas and enjoyed the sights. The regular admission price is $25 per car, good for 7 days.

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The weather was crisp and the views were spectacular!

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There are many opportunities for children to explore Zion National Park. During the summer, free ranger programs especially for youth are offered throughout the park, and children ages four and up can complete an activity booklet to become a Junior Ranger in Zion. Easy family-friendly trails such as the Riverside Walk, the Par’us Trail, and Emerald Pools offer hiking opportunities, while the Zion Nature Center has fun activities and exhibits for kids to explore.

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People have called the canyons and plateaus of Zion National Park home for over 10,000 years. The remnants of their time here exist throughout the park and are protected by the National Park Service. These structures, from humble granaries to improbable highways, stand as testaments to the ingenuity of those that came before us.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Say Love with Shari’s Berries

We were sent some delicious chocolate covered strawberries and other treats by Shari’s Berries. It’s last minute, but these are great gift that can still get to your loved one in time for Valentine’s Day.

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They have absolutely delicious gifts like dipped strawberries, chocolates, caramel marshmallow pops, love bug brownie pops (my son’s favorite), dipped cherries, chocolate-dipped Oreo cookies (my favorite), dipped pretzels and red velvet cake truffles.  Those items in the picture above would be mini cheesecakes. These were probably the most delectable tasting cheesecakes we have ever tasted.

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The cake truffles were among the most popular items in our family. Each one of those above is a different flavor, including: red velvet, cookies and cream, peanut butter and almond joy. They taste incredible.

IMG_1684In some amazing way, Shari’s Berries features the ripest, sweetest strawberries that they cover in milk chocolate, white chocolate and coated in nuts and chocolate chips.  Describing them in words does not do them justice.  Below you can read 10 creative ideas for Valentine’s Day.

ArtOfGiftGivingThere is still time to have your order delivered in time for Valentine’s Day. They will even be delivering on Saturday, so there is not excuse to miss this opportunity to give to your significant other, parent or child.

Harlem Globetrotters and Giveaway!

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The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Southern California. The world famous athletes will be back in the next week at a location near you. The Globetrotters are back with their brand new show, 2015 Washington Generals Revenge Tour.

We’ve always wanted to attend and this year we’re going to try to catch a game this weekend.

The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at

  • The Santa Barbara UCSB Event Center – Wednesday, February 11th at 7pm
  • Honda Center – Saturday February 14th and Monday February 16th
  • Staples Center – Sunday February 15th.

Tickets are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com and at the venue box office.

It’s giveaway time!

We’re doing a flash giveaway and giving a family four pack of tickets to the Staples Center or the Honda Center. Giveaway ends Tuesday, February 10th, at 5pm. Winner will be selected at random. Just leave me a comment letting me know who you would take and why. That’s it!

For additional info click here. Good luck!!

Disclosure: This is not a compensated post. Tickets were provided for giveaway purposes.