Outdoors
Backyard Camping Fun
On a lovely spring day in May, our daughters, ages 9 and 6, begged us to camp in the backyard. Though I’d had a...
Five Great Fishing Spots for Families
With COVID-19 changing the way we work, live and learn, many are finding that their favorite forms of entertainment are off-limits. Team sports and...
A SUPer Way to Enjoy the Bay
Standup paddleboarding is a perfect activity for enjoying time on the water as a family. Summer in Maryland means lots of...
Summer Boating Safety Tips
Spending a day or weekend on board a boat on the Chesapeake Bay is a summer rite of passage. Here's how to enjoy your...
Off the Beaten Path—Hike at South River Farm Park
You won’t see many people at South River Farm Park in Edgewater, but you probably will see osprey, blue heron and maybe an eagle...
Get out and explore the outdoors
Nature is always open, if you ask River's Edge Forest Play! There's not many places we can go at the moment,...
Capital Hiking—Get out and explore D.C.
Washington D.C. holds more than just monuments. There are a lot of exceptional parks in the D.C. metro area that feature great hikes, bikes...
Check out Calvert Cliffs State Park
I’ve lived in Maryland for far too long without ever visiting Calvert Cliffs State Park. Big mistake on my part, it’s an absolute gem!...
Hike at Beverly Triton Beach
Nature lovers rejoice! If you enjoy walking along sandy Bay beaches, or through a forest surrounding a pond, Beverly Triton Nature Park has it...
Nine pools and splash parks perfect for preschoolers and fun for older kids
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With temperatures heading to the triple digits, there is no better time to check out spraygrounds and swimming facilities in the Annapolis/Washington, D.C. area...
Fun Days on the Bay—Getting out on the Chesapeake
Cool Bay breezes, workboats grinding by, the prickle of sun and the freedom of a day on the open water—there is no better...
Bike Your Way Through Spring
Spring is here and it’s time to dust off the bicycles after a long, cold, rainy winter and get back outside! ...
Family fall camping in Maryland
Camping is a great family activity, and fall is the perfect time to hit the great outdoors and head to a camping spot in...
5 Scramble Hikes for Adventurous Families
Hikes that scramble over rocks, around boulders and through crevices can be some of the most adventurous and fun for kids, and there are...
7 Maryland bike trails fit for the family
There are many great bike trails in Maryland for families to enjoy. After making sure the tires have plenty of air, the brakes work...
5 bike trails in the Baltimore and D.C. Area That Lead Someplace Fun
Parents might not think of taking the kids on a bike ride into Baltimore City or Washington, D.C., but there are a...
5 family hikes along the Appalachian Trail
There might be no better time to hike the mid-Atlantic portion of the Appalachian Trail than fall, when the chilly nights jump-start Mother Nature's...
6 spots for outside family adventures
Looking to get outside and explore new places with the family in Maryland? From nature scavenger hunts to learning about lighthouses, here are six...
8 playgrounds perfect for kids of different ages
Any parent of multiple-aged kids knows that playgrounds must be chosen with care. Too simple and the kids will be bored in minutes. Too...
Six children’s gardens to visit in Maryland area
By Allison Eatough A bamboo maze, rows of sweet-smelling peppermint, a tree house with soaring views or giant sunflowers towering overhead, children's gardens are...
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This summer was all about finding new places outdoors to explore. During the month of October, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating...
Choose Words Of Patience And Strength
Dear Dr. Debbie, “It’s too much to deal with” is my four-year-old’s new expression. When the seven-year-old encounters connectivity glitches during online schooling she says,...
Family Fun, September 28–October 3
Find your family fun September 28-October 3. From Kids Music Day, to a family night at the Maryland Zoo, there's plenty to...
The Things I Wished We Talked About More
Now that we have been back at “school” for a few minutes, I have come to the realization that there are approximately zero easy...
