Our family’s love for National Parks began on a beach trip. We happened to visit The Wright Brothers National Memorial as a break from the sand and surf, and found…
Browsing: Outdoors
I’ve read a few parenting books lately that have explicitly instructed parents to give their children opportunities to take healthy risks. There are many benefits to healthy risk taking, including…
For some families fall is synonymous with pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, or hay rides. For my family, fall means finding the best hikes for us to take in the vibrant autumnal…
You enjoy seeing Lindsay’s articles in RFM’s eNews so much that we asked her to jump into the magazine with her Virginia State Park recommendations!
4th of July is coming – yay, holiday celebrations! It’s also the day the most dogs are lost. Here are five steps for keeping your pets safe this 4th of July.
Try these parks with playgrounds and adjacent stroller-friendly trails.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, in the heart of Richmond, celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year with many new family-friendly attractions and events!
Dominion Energy Riverrock returns to Brown’s Island, May 17-19. The Sports Backers event is one of the premiere outdoor sports and music festivals in the nation.
Visiting farms for fruit picking is one of my children’s favorite warm weather outings. To add to the fun, invite grandparents to come along. And, then as a group, bake…
Use creek play to connect with your children and nature. Find local creeks listed here!
Five tips for hiking with children
Pocahontas State Park offers a variety of fun ways for families to explore nature.
