20375 Clairborne Parkway Ashburn (Ashburn Farm), VA (map it) We had a great time at Trailside Park in Ashburn today! As its name suggests, there is access to the W&OD trail there, but in our half-dozen visits we have never made it past the playground. We like that it is set away from both the […]
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227 Maple Avenue Vienna, VA 22180 (map it) (703) 255‑1566 Now that I have been to three of the weekday morning Tot Rock shows that Jammin’ Java offers, I feel somewhat qualified to talk this venue up. I get the sense that Jammin’ Java would be a great place for a night out sans kids, […]
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Check out this article in today’s Washington Post! After reading it you’ll probably be interested in advice regarding what to do when you encounter a bear.
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21085 The Woods Road Leesburg, VA 20175 (map it) (703) 669‑0316 Banshee Reeks is another one of Loudoun’s secret treasures. When I first heard about Banshee Reeks at an EcoStewards Alliance event a few years ago the name threw me a bit. Banshee Reeks? Sounds kind of wild and scary.… Truth be told, due to […]
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17501 Franklin Park Drive Purcellville, VA 20132 (map it) 540−338−7603 Franklin Park will deserve another entry once I have explored it more, but in the meantime it is worth checking out for yourself. It has a pool (which I have heard good things about), a fenced playground away from the parking lot (good for folks […]
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407 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 (map it) If you’ve been in the Leesburg area for a while Douglass Park is not big news, but if you’re new to the area or new to the park stage of parenting then it may be new to you. I think Douglass Community center playground is the […]
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There are so many ticks out there this year! It can be a tricky line to walk wanting to get the kids outdoors but also wanting to keep them safe from nasty chronic stuff like lyme disease. I talked to our ped’s office extensively about this after finding our first deer tick — which looked […]
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335 East Market Street (map it) Leesburg, VA 20176 A place for my kids to play and an efficient drive through are the best marketing a fast food restaurant can offer me. This McDonald’s has an outdoor play place. It’s a bit dingy and needs some updates, but my kids don’t care. We recently met some […]
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Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia boasts more kid-centered attractions than the average farm. In addition to selling locally-grown produce through their CSA and allowing visitors to pick and buy food in season, the owners have created a special place to explore with your kids outdoors. You can go fishing, ride the cow train, play […]
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