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Childhood Rules in California

We're celebrating the best of the Golden State. Explore expert field guides, read dream-job articles, and marvel at incredible artwork submitted from kids and families across the US.

Our Art Show submissions will inspire you to book a trip, pronto.

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California Dream

Stories about people with one-of-a-kind California careers. 

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Adventurous Field Guides

Learn how to decode caves and identify birds.

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California Dreams

Learn about inspiring and unusual jobs from the people who do them.

Expert Field Guides

Explore the natural wonders of the Bear State with these exciting DIY guides.

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How to Decode a Cave

Below California’s surface lies a series of caves that can teach us a lot about our natural world—and its history.
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Who Tweeted That?

A field guide to the wild and wonderful world of birding in California.

Start Exploring Now! Download the Field Guides as printable PDFs to use in the wild.

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Peter the Anteater
Irvine, California

Peter the Anteater Statue

Burney Falls.
Burney, California

Burney Falls

The Enchanted Forest
Whitethorn, California

Enchanted Forest

Museum of Ancient Wonders
Cathedral City, California

Museum of Ancient Wonders

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Childhood Rules

Kickoff your family trip with these inspiring travel ideas.

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