The Trailmix.Net Newsletter

How Does GPS Work?
So you have been playing Foursquare, Whereigo, and doing some Geocaching… Have you ever wondered how that little GPS Sattelite Receiver works? In the video in the multimedia box to the right Col. David Buckman, Air Force Space Command, talks about GPS, how it works, and modernization. At Trailmix.Net, we sell Family Adventure Products. If you have [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/07/20/hummingbird-celebration-an-educational-expedition-at-the-kern-river-preserve/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hummingbird Celebration: An Educational Expedition at the Kern River Preserve'>Hummingbird Celebration: An Educational Expedition at the Kern River Preserve</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/15/raptor-rapture-birds-of-prey-in-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Raptor Rapture: Birds of Prey and the Sport of Falconry in Sacramento'>Raptor Rapture: Birds of Prey and the Sport of Falconry in Sacramento</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/02/18/a-geocache-series-with-heart/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Geocache Series with Heart'>A Geocache Series with Heart</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/BaApASAZrFA" height="1" width="1"/>

Hot Springs in Yellowstone
While we have been waiting for the rain clouds to break in Sacramento, long time friend of the Trailmix.Net blog Melynda Coble Harrison and family have been soaking in the hot springs in Yellowstone: A couple weekends ago my family and I were soaking in the Boiling River in Yellowstone, as we like to do. It’s [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/08/12/5-hikes-for-kids-in-yellowstone/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 5 hikes for kids in Yellowstone'>5 hikes for kids in Yellowstone</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/10/02/join-us-for-a-unique-family-event-in-old-sacramento-ca/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Join Us for a Unique Family Event in Old Sacramento, CA'>Join Us for a Unique Family Event in Old Sacramento, CA</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/b6WCG_h58PE" height="1" width="1"/>

Sacramento Museum Day – Visit a Sacramento Museum for Free!
Here’s an opportunity to create an educational expedition that won’t cost you a thing: Participate in Sacramento Museum Day. Visit a Sacramento Area Museum on February 6th 2010 and admission is free. Museum Day, a tradition in Sacramento, invites members of the community to experience the Capital City’s incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/08/16/explore-gold-rush-history-in-old-sacramento-during-gold-rush-days/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Explore Gold Rush History in Old Sacramento During Gold Rush Days'>Explore Gold Rush History in Old Sacramento During Gold Rush Days</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/12/06/indian-grinding-rock-state-historic-park-an-educational-expedition/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park – An Educational Expedition'>Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park – An Educational Expedition</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/05/23/the-best-free-family-activity-in-sacramento-the-old-sacramento-scavenger-hunt/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt'>The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/hKVcSLMrChY" height="1" width="1"/>

Blog Recommendation: Tripping With Kids
Thinking about taking a trip with the kids down the North Coast, Central Sierras, Bay Area, Central Coast, or even Southern California? You need to go to Tripping With Kids. If you live in the Sacramento area, you are going to love the list of full day trips, half day trips, and mini trips that are [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/07/24/the-trailmixnet-catch-and-release-wild-bugs-bug-catching-contest-for-kids/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Trailmix.Net “Catch and Release Wild Bugs” Bug Catching Contest for Kids'>The Trailmix.Net “Catch and Release Wild Bugs” Bug Catching Contest for Kids</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/10/07/best-hikes-for-kids-in-sacramento-a-presentation-and-book-signing-by-jordan-summers/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Best Hikes for Kids in Sacramento – A Presentation and Book Signing by Jordan Summers'>Best Hikes for Kids in Sacramento – A Presentation and Book Signing by Jordan Summers</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/15/raptor-rapture-birds-of-prey-in-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Raptor Rapture: Birds of Prey and the Sport of Falconry in Sacramento'>Raptor Rapture: Birds of Prey and the Sport of Falconry in Sacramento</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/YLXf8Avg310" height="1" width="1"/>

How to Win a $25 Gift Certificate!
We just started a promotion with the folks at Sacramento Virtual Tour Guide who recently published a virtual tour of the Trailmix.Net Old Sacramento Store. Here’s a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. To enter, go to http://oldsacramentotrailmix.sacramentovirtualtourguide.com Step 1: Check out the tour Step 2: Click the link on the right (of the virtual tour page) that [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/07/24/the-trailmixnet-catch-and-release-wild-bugs-bug-catching-contest-for-kids/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Trailmix.Net “Catch and Release Wild Bugs” Bug Catching Contest for Kids'>The Trailmix.Net “Catch and Release Wild Bugs” Bug Catching Contest for Kids</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/FcbT0PN3e_0" height="1" width="1"/>

Download The Free Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt
The Old Sacramento Scavenger hunt is a working example of how families can tap into the enormous educational potential of backyards, state parks, national parks, and other public lands. To get started, download the Free Adobe PDF file. In it, you will find instructions, a map of Old Sacramento, and a set of ten scavenger hunt [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/05/23/the-best-free-family-activity-in-sacramento-the-old-sacramento-scavenger-hunt/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt'>The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/25/download-our-free-e-book-educational-expeditions/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Download our Free e-book: Educational Expeditions'>Download our Free e-book: Educational Expeditions</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/13/rock-climbing-in-old-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!'>Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/RoDkljCk7zk" height="1" width="1"/>

A Yelp Review that Makes us Blush
This popped up on the Trailmix.Net Yelp page last week: Trailmix.Net is the best shop in Old Sacramento. A visit to Old Sacramento (with kids) starts and ends here. Drop by and pick up the FREE scavenger hunt and let FUN be your respite from the endless rows of candy shops and jewelry stores. It’s quite refreshing [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/13/rock-climbing-in-old-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!'>Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/12/22/the-best-free-activities-in-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mix 96 – Best Free Activities in Sacramento'>Mix 96 – Best Free Activities in Sacramento</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/YB-9U12fxr4" height="1" width="1"/>

Sacramento Press Article about Trailmix.Net
Suzanne Hurt of the Sacramento Press just published an excellent article that captures the history and spirit of Trailmix.Net. You can read the article here: From blog to store: Trailmix.Net all about kids’ adventure Suzanne Hurt – Sacramento Press No related posts. No related posts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/BOIkVfXjzQ4" height="1" width="1"/>

Mix 96 – Best Free Activities in Sacramento
Mix 96 and Sacramento Magazine have posted a list of the 96 best free activities in Sacramento. The Trailmix.Net Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt came in at a respectable number 7. I know, I know… earlier in the year we boasted that the Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt is THE BEST free activity in Sacramento. So we were [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2010/01/03/the-old-sacramento-scavenger-hunt/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Download The Free Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt'>Download The Free Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/05/23/the-best-free-family-activity-in-sacramento-the-old-sacramento-scavenger-hunt/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt'>The Best Free Family Activity in Sacramento: The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt</a></li> <li><a href='http://blog.trailmix.net/index.php/2009/09/13/rock-climbing-in-old-sacramento/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!'>Rock Climbing in Old Sacramento?!?!?!</a></li> </ol><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/X0noFu7C0Do" height="1" width="1"/>

Meet the Author: Mike Graf
Meet Mike Graf: Author of Over 65 Different Children’s Science and Adventure Books The Trailmix.Net Old Sacramento Store will be hosting a meet-the-author event on Saturday, December 19th from 1:00-3:00. The free event will feature Mike Graf, award winning author of over 65 different children’s science and adventure books. Mike Graf is a teacher, former consultant to [...] No related posts.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheTrailmixnetBlog/~4/xSw5dlgIEZw" height="1" width="1"/>