Beth Ryan
Beth is an archaeologist, freelance writer, and compulsive researcher who lives in the Outer Sunset. Sometimes, for fun, she creates activities for families exploring SF sites. You can download them for free at www.ourmagicalsf.com
Blog Articles by Beth Ryan
Mom Recs: Huntington Falls and Strawberry Hill
My kids really enjoy stepping stones. We can easily spend a half hour bopping back and forth on the flat stones of a well-landscaped front walkway. So the huge stones at Stowe Lake which cross in front of the giant waterfall are a favorite destination. They are BIG, and the... read more
Mom Recs: Visitor Center for the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, Crissy Field
Need to get out? GGMG Moms share their favorite places around the city, and provide all the dirty deets that you NEED to know before dragging your kids or yourself to a new destination Check in each week, or search the tag, and shake up your routine. Email blog@ggmg.org i... read more
Mom Recs: Lands End Labyrinth Hike
Need to get out? GGMG Moms share their favorite places around the city, and provide all the dirty deets that you NEED to know before dragging your kids or yourself to a new destination Check in each week, or search the tag, and shake up your routine. Email blog@ggmg.org i... read more
10 Tips to Make your Kids Fall in Love with Monet at the de Young (you probably will too)
10 Tips to Make your Kids Fall in Love with Monet at the de Young (you probably will too) The tickets are pricey, and the galleries are crowded. But the de Young’s current Monet exhibit should not be missed, and you have until May 27thbefore it closes. Read the tips and... read more
Mom Docent: The Russian Bride's Attire
Tomorrow brings another free day at the de Young and Legion of Honor, and another chance to bring your kids to see some awesome art. Read this, and then head over to the Legion to introduce your kids to a gaggle of well-dressed Russian ladies. (Side note: On December 1, the de Yo... read more
Mom Docent: A Beginner's Guide to the de Young and Legion of Honor, on Free Days and Beyond
The DeYoung Museum and Legion of Honor Museum offer free entry the first Tuesday of every month. For some, fine art museums can seem rather intimidating. But I promise you, as a regular visitor, these are friendly places where all are welcome! And while these museums are not necessarily “child-friendly” in t... read more
Mom Docent: A Quiet Retreat to the Botanical Garden Library and Terrace
There's no time to read the plaques while tending to the herd! Enter Mom Docent, a new City Blocks series that will be full of stories, tips, and suggested activities for Bay Area sites, museums, paintings, and public works of art. Each entry is intended to be read before heading... read more
Lazy Day: A Pumpkin Patch for Tired Parents
There are a lot of amazing Pumpkin Patches in the area. But it’s all fun and games (and pumpkin cannons and farm animals) until you have to fight your way back to the city in stand-still traffic coming north on Highway 1 at 3:55pm on a Sunday. May I humbly subm... read more
Mom Docent: USS Hornet
There's no time to read the plaques while tending to the herd! Enter Mom Docent, a new City Blocks series that will be full of stories, tips, and suggested activities for Bay Area sites, museums, paintings, and public works of art. Each entry is intended to be read before heading... read more
Out & About First Person: Stern Grove
My six year old daughter and three year old son are home with me all summer. No camp, no preschool. And now it is mid-July and we are a little tired of each other. We need to do some new things, and we need someone new to tell us what... read more
Out & About: the Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden
Happy Independence Day to all! With summer fully underway, the Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden is back in action from July 5-16th. In a nutshell, parents: you MUST go. This is the absolute kid-friendliest of the kid-friendly events here in the city. Our own Beth Ryan has... read more
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