Enjoy Family Adventure at 9 Virginia State Parks

Did you know there are over 40 Virginia State Parks? Enjoy family adventure at some of our favorites. And we’ve even included an Interstate Park - only one of two in the nation! Family Adventure at Virginia State Parks Pick your family adventure at one of these 9 Virginia State Parks. There are hiking trails, tranquil lakes, campsites and cabins. You’ll also find living history programs, prehistoric fossils and even fairy stones! Spend a day, a weekend, or a week at your favorite place. And before you go, stop by your local library and check...

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29 Kid Friendly Virginia Museums

Make learning fun with a trip to one of these 29 kid friendly Virginia Museums. Whether it's an afternoon adventure, an all day exploration, or part of a weekend travel itinerary, these museums are sure to engage your children - and you! Kid Friendly Virginia Museums Whether your child is a toddler or a teen, you’re sure to find just the right kid friendly Virginia museum. Here’s a quick tour of some family favorites. Be sure to check their websites for special exhibits along with updates regarding admission. To help find the museum(s) th...

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Blue Ridge Sprouts Celebrates

Blue Ridge Sprouts celebrates community as festival goers enjoyed delicious fare and fun filled contests while learning new culinary and gardening skills. Tenth generation West Oaks Farm Market recently played host to hundreds of locals and Valley visitors. And a teenage chef, with a little help from a seasoned pro, took the title of “Sprout to Finish Cheftarian.” Blue Ridge Sprouts Celebrates Community Family Style Family fun is a top priority for the Johnstons, also known as FamilyAdventuresVA on social media. They were special guests ...

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Get Ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts!

Sometimes it's hard to find events for those ‘tweens and teens. If you have kids ages 8-15, then get ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts, a festival for “foodies” and the whole family! Get Ready for Blue Ridge Sprouts Blue Ridge Sprouts celebrates locally sourced food, agricultural heritage, and environmental sustainability. The fun takes place Saturday, November 6, 11:30am - 5pm, at West Oaks Farm Market in Winchester, VA. Sprouts brings together top culinary talent, including a former White House Chef and a Food TV Winner, farmers, food arti...

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There are No Grocery Stores in Space

Ever wonder what - and how - astronauts eat? After all, there are no grocery stores in space. From applesauce in a tube to baking cookies, here's what astronauts put on their on their plates, courtesy of Guest Blogger and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator Jennifer Lavasseur, PhD. There are no Grocery Stores in Space When was the last time you visited a grocery store? I would guess it was within the last few days. You probably picked up some milk, maybe eggs and bread, fresh produce, and perhaps some meat or fish. The plastic a...

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Make Learning Fun with Air and Space

Combine interactive online activities with a visit to the Smithsonian’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and make learning fun! Get helpful tips on making the most of your museum experience and how to use the learning portal to supplement your visit as well as your child’s education. Make Learning Fun at the Museum Located next to the Dulles Airport, the Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s annex. But with 3000 artifacts on display, there’s nothing subordinate about this museum’s collection. And if your child is fas...

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Free Fall Family Fun Ideas

Fall family fun doesn’t need to be expensive! Let the Kids Trail gang show you some free (or nearly free) fall family fun ideas. Bucket knows the best places for day hikes, picnicking and biking. Fungi takes you to a PYO orchard then shares a baked apple recipe. Shenny has come up with some fun fall crafts that make beautiful holiday gifts. And Ridge shows us how to celebrate our natural heritage by gathering a future forest. Free Fall Family Fun Ideas Some would argue that there’s no better season than fall in the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah V...

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Blue Ridge Family Fun Is Now Open

Slowly, but surely, Blue Ridge family fun is now reopening. Here’s an update of Kids Trail stops for kid friendly adventure. And always, “know before you go.” Check websites and social media for updates. Blue Ridge Family Fun in Winchester State and national parks are a popular family adventure choice. The Winchester region of the Kids Trail is home to Shenandoah National Park as well as Shenandoah River State Park. Get the latest Virginia Park updates here. Looking for more outdoor fun? While in the area, take a trip to the prehistoric p...

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Discover Virginia Kids Trail Heritage

Discover Virginia Kids Trail heritage in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. These stops make learning fun for the whole family! Discover Virginia Kids Trail Heritage From Northern Virginia and Harpers Ferry, WV through the Shenandoah Valley and over to Staunton and Charlottesville, you’ll find historical stops on the Virginia Kids Trail. You can map your route by interest, like US Presidents, or geographically like this blog. Virginia Kids Trail History Northern Virginia: Just east of the ...

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