Spring Break is ALMOST here! If your family is like mine, you’re on the hunt for something affordable, kid-friendly and within a few hours drive (or less depending on how fidgety your little ones are!). Here are FIVE of my family’s favorite places to … [Read more...] about Spring Break Trips for Richmond Families
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Wildrock, A Natural Playground for Children
BEFORE YOU GO You must make a timed reservation on Wildrock's website. Reservations are for a "carload' or up to 6 people and cost $20. Each reservation is for 2.5 hours. If the cost is prohibitive, there's a code on the website for you to put in at check out. You … [Read more...] about Wildrock, A Natural Playground for Children
Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, known affectionately as “The River City”, offers a trove of hikes. With options like historic landmarks to river views, RVA has a hike for everyone! Narrowing this list down to *just* five hikes was difficult for me, as I absolutely love so many of … [Read more...] about Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
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
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