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Unstructured outdoor play is becoming a rarity in American childhood, with a series of studies finding in recent years that today’s children spend less than…

It’s official, people: fall is here. And fall means pumpkin patches and PSLs, at least if you want to believe my wife’s pajama shirts. I can’t speak for PSLs, but for pumpkin patches, you can’t…

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 Any time spent in nature is good. The great outdoors has a way of helping us to balance our emotions, relieve our anxiety, find a place to play while reveling in the beauty that’s…

On the banks of the Rappahannock River overlooking Fredericksburg sits Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington, who moved to the property at age 6.
The 280-acre farm, purchased in 1738…

Get down and dirty planing flowers or food as a family
 
Heading outdoors, especially in the age of COVID-19, is the perfect way for families to spend quality time together. Gardening is one…

This spring, a home-grown business is taking root in Fredericksburg’s Central Park.
Little Fish Swimming started in 2007 when sisters Keri Rayford and Rochelle Preut started sharing their…

By Christa Melnyk HinesAlarmed by that angry red rash splashed across your child’s body? Rashes run the spectrum, signaling anything from a mild viral infection to a chronic or even…

By Amy TaylorWe could all use a change of scenery these days. Get some fresh air and sunshine with your family by dining al fresco at your local park. Here are 10 quick and easy picnic foods you…

I’ve always loved fall for the reason I love Sundays—its beauty, crispness and tranquility. I love hearing the crunch of fallen leaves when I’m walking on a trail. I love feeling the cool evenings…

With cooler temperatures coming, it’s almost time to hop out of the pool and into nature! Here’s our list of family-friendly spots. Go with the family or a friend and hit the trail for some fresh…