Springtime means baby animals. Visit this working farm to see the farm’s newest arrivals. There’s something for everyone at Frying Pan Farm Park, and it’s FREE!
Category Archives: Day Trip
Monticello
Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Monticello was not just a residence but a working plantation. Monticello is located just outside Charlottesville, VA. It is a beautiful drive just less than an hourContinue reading “Monticello”
Great Falls
Great Falls Virginia is one of the most popular natural destinations in the Washington DC area. At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. Address: 9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102 (Approx. 1.5 hrs.Continue reading “Great Falls”
Huntley Meadows
The 1,500-acre park features a visitor center with restrooms and exhibits, a beaver-created wetland with boardwalk, wildlife observation platforms, and an interpretative trail system. The park is home to abundant wildlife and is known for attracting many birds, amphibians, and plants. Some of the best wildlife watching in the area is here. The boardwalk allowsContinue reading “Huntley Meadows”
Caledon State Park
A National Natural Landmark known for its old growth forest and summer home to many American bald eagles, Caledon attracts bird watchers of all ages. Trails, including Boyd’s Hole Trail, which leads to the Potomac River, are open year-round. A visitor center with bald eagle exhibits, four picnic areas, a picnic shelter and restrooms alsoContinue reading “Caledon State Park”
Leesylvania State Park
Leesylvania is nestled along the tidal shores of the historic Potomac River. Native Americans lived on this land for thousands of years. Capt. John Smith visited the area in 1608 on his voyage of discovery. Listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, Leesylvania offers many land and water activities, including hiking, picnicking, fishing andContinue reading “Leesylvania State Park”
Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum, located in Staunton, Virginia is a living history museum that tells the story of the people who migrated from the Old World to America and the life they created in the Shenandoah Valley. The Museum is made up of original or reproduced examples of traditional buildings from the Old World andContinue reading “Frontier Culture Museum”
Crabtree Falls
I love waterfalls and I love hiking! About a year ago I was researching the best waterfall hikes in VA. Crabtree Falls popped up. Crabtree Falls is one of the tallest sets of waterfalls in the United States east of the Mississippi River. It is located in the George Washington National Forest in Nelson County, Virginia. Well,Continue reading “Crabtree Falls”
Tom Rhodes Tree Carving Trail
A friend first introduced us to this trail in April 2020. It quickly became a favorite. We have shared it with so many friends and families. The drive out to Tappahannock is beautiful, and the enchanted forest is magical. A visit to the Enchanted Forest is not complete without a visit to NN Burger. OctogenarianContinue reading “Tom Rhodes Tree Carving Trail”
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”