parks and trails
Travels to parks and trails, including state and national parks
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The Ledges Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Ledges Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park was breathtaking! Our entire family loved it.
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The Brandywine Gorge Loop at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Brandywine Gorge Loop in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a wooded trail with large elevation changes, a bit of mud, and a big payoff!
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The Boston Mill Visitor Center at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
We learned all about the Cuyahoga Valley at the Boston Mill Visitor Center!
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Exploring the Nature Trail at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
The Nature Trail at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre is a short walk with a big payoff!
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Mayfield Fort Historic Site
Mayfield Fort is one of two remaining Civil War-era forts in Manassas. It's just a short, winding walk to the top of this historic earthwork!
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Rollins Ford Park: Northern Virginia’s Newest Park
Rollins Ford Park is a 70-acre park with a "destination playground," grass fields, basketball courts, trails, dog parks, and more!
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Flag Rock: Recreation Area and Wildlife Sanctuary
Flag Rock Recreation Area is home to two protected species: the green salamander and the woodbooger! (We only saw one of them on our hike.)
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The Views from High Knob Lookout Tower
Take a hike to High Knob Outlook Tower and you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Stone Mountain!
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The Children’s Theatre in the Woods at Wolf Trap
Even locals may not realize that Wolf Trap has a separate venue for children, the Children's Theatre in the Woods!
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Our Hike Through Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon
We loved hiking in Providence Canyon State Park, home to a semi-natural, semi-manmade wonder in southeastern Georgia. To say it is breathtaking would be an understatement!
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An Afternoon at Falls Park on the Reedy
Falls Park on the Reedy River is a beautiful outdoor space with plenty to explore. It made a great Greenville, South Carolina pit stop!
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A Hike on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia
We have a new favorite hike in southwest Virginia: the Virginia Creeper Trail! We didn't come anywhere close to finishing it and will need to return, probably with a bike.
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Why You Should Visit Merrimac Farm in Spring
Merrimac Farm is a beautiful place to visit all year, but spring is special for one particular reason!
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Family Hike at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
At Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly, Virginia, we discovered historical buildings, natural beauty, and wildlife up close!
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Day Trip to The Roanoke Star
Easy hikes through the great outdoors and a giant, neon star make for an excellent day trip!
