Epic Rock Scrambling for Kids in Gettysburg, PA
Devil’s Den at the National Military Park in Gettysburg, PA, is the perfect spot if you are looking for a great place to try rock scrambling with your little ones. Continue reading Epic Rock Scrambling for Kids in Gettysburg, PA
Find the Largest Bluff Shelter in Southern Illinois
Little did I know, Ferne Clyffe State Park would steal our outdoor-loving hearts in a big way. Continue reading Find the Largest Bluff Shelter in Southern Illinois
When Hiking with Little Kids Goes Very Wrong
So, what do you do when it all goes wrong? Continue reading When Hiking with Little Kids Goes Very Wrong
9 Amazing Family Getaways Near DC
We are all ready for a family road trip right about now. You don’t have to go far for your next adventure together. My family visited each of these places, and we’re ready to share our best-kept secrets. Keep scrolling for the best spots within a day’s drive of the DC area. Virginia’s Eastern Shore Usually thought of as a summer destination, the Eastern Shore … Continue reading 9 Amazing Family Getaways Near DC
Everything You Need to Skip Crowds on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
We checked out the best low-key spots on Virginia’s Eastern Shore that boast big charm, so you don’t have to socially distance your family from the fun. Continue reading Everything You Need to Skip Crowds on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Easy One Day Itinerary with Little Kids in Fayetteville, West Virginia
Head out and follow our footsteps for a fun and easy family day full of outdoor fun. Continue reading Easy One Day Itinerary with Little Kids in Fayetteville, West Virginia
Trek this Awe-Inspiring Bridge Walk in Wonderful West Virginia
Experience the New River Gorge Bridge Walk Continue reading Trek this Awe-Inspiring Bridge Walk in Wonderful West Virginia
7 Tips for an Awesome Family RV Trip this Year
Read this to make your first family RV trip easier and so much fun Continue reading 7 Tips for an Awesome Family RV Trip this Year
Natural Play Space in Charles Town, West Virginia
Visit Potomac Valley Audubon Cool Spring Preserve to enjoy this cool play area full of tree stumps, rope spider webs and climbing rocks. After your little ones play for a while, your crew can hike the trails and splash in the creek. We enjoyed our half-day trip out to West Virginia to check out this fun play area. The natural play space is just behind … Continue reading Natural Play Space in Charles Town, West Virginia
5 Lessons Learned: Family Travel Post Covid-19 Lockdown
Go with your gut, and do lots of research Continue reading 5 Lessons Learned: Family Travel Post Covid-19 Lockdown
Make Inexpensive Yogurt in Your Instant Pot
Healthy, high protein yogurt is expensive, very expensive. My grocery budget inspired me to try and make my own. I decided to tackle at-home yogurt in my Instant Pot. I mean, there’s a yogurt button. It can’t be that hard, right? Disclaimer: a food blogger I am not, and I’m going to give you all of my newbie tips, tricks and epic fail, so yours … Continue reading Make Inexpensive Yogurt in Your Instant Pot
Top 4 Must See Spots at Trough Creek State Park
If you are limited on time, stop at these 4 places to see incredible natural beauty Continue reading Top 4 Must See Spots at Trough Creek State Park
What is Glamping, Anyway?
You aren’t quite ready for a family campout, but you might be ready to try a glamping adventure. Before you make a reservation, it helps to know what’s so glamorous about glamping. The best part, you don’t have to set up camp. You won’t get tangled up in tent poles or end up sleeping on the ground. Most glampsites have real beds, cozy linens and … Continue reading What is Glamping, Anyway?
Go Glamping in Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
Vacation plans have gone from plan A to plan B (or even C) in a hurry, but what is plan B? Continue reading Go Glamping in Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
Beat the Heat: Find Shady Spots in the DMV
I rounded up the shadiest spots in the DC, MD and VA areas for your gang to enjoy. Bonus: some of them have great creeks for cooling off your toes. Continue reading Beat the Heat: Find Shady Spots in the DMV
FAQ: Big Bugs Exhibit – Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
We had such a great day at the Big Bugs exhibition, and I shared our fun photos with all of you. Since then, I’ve been getting lots of questions about this fun exhibit, so I thought I’d answer all of them now. What is the exhibit all about? David Rogers’ Big Bugs features tiny creatures carved in wood on a colossal scale. The museum’s seven-acre gardens … Continue reading FAQ: Big Bugs Exhibit – Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Nature’s Classroom: Get Smarter on 7 DMV Hikes
Educational hikes in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Enjoy nature and learning together. Continue reading Nature’s Classroom: Get Smarter on 7 DMV Hikes
How to Raise Nature-Loving Kids in a Tech-Centric World
Your little ones beg to play games on your phone or watch their favorite show. You want them to ask to go outside and dig in the dirt. Trust me; you aren’t the only parent that wants that. Continue reading How to Raise Nature-Loving Kids in a Tech-Centric World
Top 5 Places to Go Creek Stomping in Northern Virginia
Head to a local spot to enjoy a family hike and some good old fashioned creek stomping. Continue reading Top 5 Places to Go Creek Stomping in Northern Virginia
Top 10 Family-Friendly Hikes Near Loudoun County Virginia
Get out and enjoy nature as a family Continue reading Top 10 Family-Friendly Hikes Near Loudoun County Virginia
