California’s National Parks & Natural Wonders: 18 Must-Do Experiences
From El Capitan to Mono Lake’s tufa towers, California’s national parks and natural wonders offer some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth — and military families get in free. Here are 18 experiences worth putting on your bucket list.
Read ArticleMonterey Bay Military Families: Discover the Military Families Outdoors Program
Military life often means moving from place to place, but that doesn’t have to keep families from finding adventure and connection in the great outdoors....
Read ArticleFun Close to Home for Monterey-Area Families
RECONNECT, RECHARGE, AND MAKE MEMORIES—NO LONG ROAD TRIP REQUIRED! Between work schedules, school, and everyday obligations, carving out time for family can be challenging. Fortunately,...
Read ArticleFort Ord’s Military Legacy
Fort Ord’s Transformation to a University and National Monument I remember being in Monterey the final year Ft. Ord was open. I was around my...
Read ArticleWalking Monterey’s Military History Path
Explore the sites where California’s military legacy began! Monterey isn’t just a beautiful coastal town—it’s the birthplace of California’s military history. This walking tour highlights...
Read ArticleDiscounts for Monterey Military Families
With a strong military presence on the Monterey Peninsula, many local businesses proudly support service members and their families. In return, military communities contribute to...
Read ArticleVeterans Day Events for Monterey County
The people of Monterey County honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans with several events across the community. This year's Veterans Day events...
Read ArticleMonterey’s Purple Star Schools
Three Monterey Peninsula Unified School District schools—La Mesa School, Marshall Elementary School, and Monte Vista TK–8 School—were designated California Purple Star Program schools by theCalifornia...
Read ArticleMonterey Military’s Daycare Dilemma
Like most families, access to affordable childcare is a priority for many military families. For those who relocate to the Monterey Peninsula, it can seem...
Read ArticleClasses & Groups for Monterey’s New Parents
Enjoying some time with other parents and their little ones is helpful as you integrate into Monterey life. There are a variety of groups and...
Read ArticleBirth Options for Monterey
For military mamas-to-be new to Monterey, finding out about your birth and postpartum options can be daunting. On top of the stress of moving and...
Read ArticleTime Apart: The Reality of Deployments on Military Families
How do you do it? Long-distance relationships must be so challenging! How are they doing without their dad? I could never do what you do—that...
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