When my son was about 18 months, one of my parenting mentors, a mom whose children were a few years older than mine, let me in on a huge secret. “JAW” she called it. Just Add Water. It was her way to make any activity more exciting. Since then we have … [Read more...] about Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
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Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Known as a two college town and a furniture shopping destination, Farmville, Virginia is also a charming town to take a family day trip. An hour drive from Richmond will take you to the longest bridge in the state, several museums, unique restaurants and a … [Read more...] about Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Washington D.C. Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour
WASHINGTON D.C. MONUMENTS GUIDE Here's the guide for navigating your way through the monuments and memorials in DC. Bookmark this post for your next trip to DC. HOW TO SEE THE MONUMENTS: We started at Parking Lot A … [Read more...] about Washington D.C. Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour
Friendship Circle of Virginia Walk N Roll
Friendship Circle of Virginia’s 4th Annual Walk N Roll & Friendship Fair Sunday, November 10, 1-3pm The Landing at Fountain Lake, 501 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 Join Friendship Circle of Virginia for our 4th annual Walk N Roll, where you can … [Read more...] about Friendship Circle of Virginia Walk N Roll
Stratford Hall: Where History and Recreation Collide
Stratford Hall Plantation in Westmoreland, VA, was home to the Lee family through four generations, including Civil War General Robert E. Lee, as well as Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of … [Read more...] about Stratford Hall: Where History and Recreation Collide
Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond boasts several different venues for spending time with farm animals. … [Read more...] about Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Blue Ridge Tunnel, Crozet Virginia: Hiking Guide
Hikers, cyclists, history enthusiasts, train fans and families looking for adventure are fortunate to have the Blue Ridge Tunnel only an hour and a half drive from Richmond. Constructed between 1850 and 1858, this historic railroad tunnel was designed to cross … [Read more...] about Blue Ridge Tunnel, Crozet Virginia: Hiking Guide
Family Camp at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Sunday, June 9th - Friday June 15, 2024 Kick off the summer with a week of family sleepaway camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Let us hang with and feed your kids (5 and up) through lunchtime so you can have time to do what you need. Get to know other families who … [Read more...] about Family Camp at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Free things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia
You may know Fredericksburg for its Colonial and Civil War history. The area is definitely full of museums and battlefields. George Washington’s boyhood home is even located in Fredericksburg. But there are some unique adventures in Fredericksburg that may be … [Read more...] about Free things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, is home to approximately 32,000 objects, a library that holds nearly 110,000 books and a 550 acre park. The focus of the museum is to connect people to the world’s waters through the various works of art, … [Read more...] about Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park