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Neabsco Creek Boardwalk

Neabsco Creek Boardwalk opened in June 2019 and traverses Neabsco Creek. It allows hikers access to wetlands where the tall grasses and marsh filter pollution from the river and provide a rich habitat for great blue herons, wood ducks, mallards, sparrow and red-winged blackbirds, just to name a few of the winged wildlife known toContinue reading “Neabsco Creek Boardwalk”

Widewater State Park

Widewater State Park has fabulous river views. It officially opened up in 2019. It’s on a peninsula where Aquia Creek and the Potomac River meet. At Widewater, you are able to access both bodies of water. (Updated May 2022) Once you leave the main highway, you will drive for what seems like an eternity. You’llContinue reading “Widewater State Park”

Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness

The “Passport to Family Wellness” is a program that Wegmans created in partnershipwith many of its location communities to encourage healthy lifestyles. This program encourages use of community trails where users can receive various prizes for completing tasks. It’s free and easy – just download and print the free pocket-sized passport today! Visit one of theContinue reading “Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness”

The Road Scholar Scavenger Hunt

We were excited when we read about this scavenger hunt as we love spending time in downtown Fredericksburg. You can find all of the below information online or on the scavenger hunt guide from the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. The Road Scholar has gone missing! He helps Fredericksburg stay informed on the best ways to travel, work,Continue reading “The Road Scholar Scavenger Hunt”

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

“Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Valley and Cherry Tree Walk. Pathways willContinue reading “Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens”

Government Island

“This was once the nation’s most famous quarry.” Government Island is our go-to hiking spot for company and newcomers. First of all, it’s FREE and mostly stroller friendly! And, the trail is mostly shaded–perfect for hot summer days. We’ve been going here since the boardwalk trail opened over ten years ago. (Updated 11/5/2022) Government IslandContinue reading “Government Island”

Blue Ridge Tunnel

The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail opened November, 2020. The Blue Ridge Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel built during the construction of the Blue Ridge Railroad in the 1850s. It’s located just off of U.S. 250 between the town of Waynesboro and Rockfish Gap. The trail is very popular and family friendly. During our visitContinue reading “Blue Ridge Tunnel”

Alum Spring Park

This park is a hidden treasure in the city. There’s a new playground, a shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, walking paths and a stream. Parking is very limited so be prepared. You may want to bring some sandals or water shoes to play in the stream. Alum Spring Park is located at 1 Greenbrier Drive, FredericksburgContinue reading “Alum Spring Park”

Fredericksburg Battlefield

South Lee Drive Trail Fredericksburg Battlefield has several walking trails. Years ago we visited the Fredericksburg National Cemetery and the Sunken Road and Stone Wall. This week we decided to go to the section of the Fredericksburg Battlefield in Spotsylvania County. We went to an area called Prospect Hill and walked the South Lee DriveContinue reading “Fredericksburg Battlefield”