Yosemite
Going last minute to Yosemite any advice on trying to find a lodge in yosemite?
Connecting IE families to nearby nature and the outdoors.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Inland Empire Kids Outdoors social network! In the spirit of Children and Nature Awareness Month (April, 2011), we decided to branch out a bit and expand our reach within the Inland Empire. Our social network provides a myriad of ways to get outside, from a calendar of public, family-friendly outdoor activities to a variety of groups and forums that connect local families to nearby nature.
Our social network is user-driven resource for families. You can join a group and connect with other local families or simply keep an eye on the calendar to find places to visit on your own. No matter how you choose to use the Network, find some time this month to take your family outdoors!
If you would like to connect with like-minded families and join IEKO on regular outings, please join us on at http://www.meetup.com.iekidsoutdoors. This is our member-based site where families can sign up and join us on meetups. We do not charge membership dues.
Click on this link for a summary of why we decided to create both a social network and a Meetup group: IEKO%20letter.pdf
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Yosemite
Going last minute to Yosemite any advice on trying to find a lodge in yosemite?
Started by Margaret 22 hours ago.
Welcome! 1 Reply
Welcome to the Inland Empire Kids Outdoors social network on NING! This is a place for IE families to learn about family-friendly outdoor activities and connect with like-minded families. Feel free…Continue
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What do you want to see on our network? Share your suggestions here.
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Where is your favorite IE Outdoor location? 1 Reply
Do you have a favorite family-friendly outdoor spot in the IE? List it here, along with directions.
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Diane McMorris added a discussion to the group Camping Families
Adventure Guides camping at Jurupa Regional Park in June - come meet us!
Riverside Adventure Guides will be camping at Jurupa Regional Park (just on the back side of Mt. Rubidoux) the weekend of June 22-25. We are actively recruiting new families, especially those with kids age approximately 4-7. We are a father/child group and we camp once a month. Our aim is to strengthen the bond between fathers and their children, though moms are welcome as well.If you would like more information, or are interested in joining us that weekend, please contact Diane at…See More
Lara Martin replied to Andi Albright's discussion Favorite Camping Spots in the group Camping Families"I am thinking about joining adventure guides and let them navigate me through local campsites. As far as greater So Cal, we LOVE Campland on the Bay in San Diego. It's pricey, but they have AAA discounts and so much to do: park, swimming,…"
Lara Martin joined IE Kids Outdoors's groupCamping Families
A forum for families who love to camp and families who want to try it out. Share favorite places and swap tips.
Diane McMorris added a discussion to the group Riverside-Area Families in Nature
Parent/child camping group
Hi, I am a member of a camping group called Adventure Guides. Used to be Indian Guides through the Y back in the day, changed to Adventure Guides about 7 years ago. We are designed as a father/son or father/daughter group to enable spending quality time outdoors with dad, though we have involved moms as well. The group camps 8-9 times a year on the weekends, basically one weekend a month. You can check us out at…See More
Diane McMorris added a discussion to the group Camping FamiliesCamping group for dads & kids
Hi, I am a member of a group called Adventure Guides. The group used to be Indian Guides back in the day, changed to Adventure Guides about 7 years ago. We camp together 8-9 weekends a year. The group is designed as a father/child group (father/daughter or father/son), though we have some involved moms as well. We are looking for new members with kids aged approximately 4-7 to continue the group and its traditions. Right now we have a small group of 6-8 dads and mostly sons, mostly 8-14 years…See More
Janie Duke commented on IE Kids Outdoors's group Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana Families in Nature"Hi Diana,
I just joined and live in RC. There are a ton of things happening in RC this month outdoors b/c it's National Fitness Month. A lot of events are posted on the Macaroni Kid - Rancho Cucamonga website and the Macaroni…"
Janie Duke joined IE Kids Outdoors's group
Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana Families in Nature
A group for families living in Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and surrounding areas. Get organized and get outdoors!
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Do you want to start a local nature club?
Inland Empire Kids Outdoors spans a huge geographic area and it is often difficult for families to drive long distances to attend events. If you would like to start your own local nature club, feel free to use the Groups feature (located on our main page) as a starting place. Use the Groups as a way to connect with local parents and get organized. If you would like to see a custom group, please e-mail us!
For more information about how to start a local Nature Club for Families, download the Toolkit!
About the Children and Nature Movement
Inland Empire Kids Outdoors was created after a local parent read Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv.
To learn more about the movement to reconnect our families to nature and the outdoors, visit the Children and Nature Network.
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