This is one of the more family friendly beaches, we have been told, in the Biarritz area.  The shoreline is a bit more shallow than the surrounding areas and there is also a really great playground nearby that is completely fenced in.  We were really excited to take the kids and explore this little beach.  So we packed a picnic and went on our way.  

As we walked down the paved path that led to the beach, we tried to scope out the best area to lay out our beach mat.  As we moved our way through the crowd of people, we found ourselves surrounded by many topless women and a couple of men in Euro man thongs (eeeeeew) laying out to tan.  Totally forgot about that being a social norm at French beaches, I guess even at some of the family ones.  Coming from conservative Utah, we couldn't help but laugh (inside) as this caught us off guard but out here, its not a big deal. 

We did find a perfect spot to setup our mat and the kids really did enjoy this beach, as the water level was just perfect for them.  During the month of August, most of the beaches in the Biarritz area are quite crowded due to the tourism but I hear that they settle down in September.  
 
 

I remember visiting Yellowstone as a child during a family reunion.  Being Mexican, food was always a big part of any of our family gatherings. My inexperienced camping grandparents, aunts and uncles couldn't help but to bring all of their new camp cooking gear to grill up an aromatic and juicy carne asada feast that attracted neighboring campers. The smell of the meat lingered around our campsite and also attracted some bears that night, according to the forest rangers. Yep. It was pretty terrifying for the few family members that heard rustling in the trees and scratching noises around their tents. Despite the bear scare, we had a great time and were VERY lucky the bears past on by and nothing happened. 

This time around was much different.  No camping. Just comfortable lodges and breathtaking views. 

Tips for Enjoying Yellowstone National Park 
1. If you are planning on hiking, wear breathable shoes with good traction.
2. If you go in the Spring or Summer, don't forget to pack the basics (sunscreen, sunglasses, breathable clothes, hydrating drinks,  
3. Save money by staying at a nearby timeshare just outside of the national park.  Rates are competitive.