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Harvest season is now upon us. That means, for most locations across North America, ’tis the season when all those highly anticipated family-friendly fall farm follies return to the scene. Timeless testaments that endure through the ages include pumpkin farm visits, corn mazes, petting zoos, and loads of other awesome agrarian endeavors. Credit: Pexels While many … Continue reading Farm Heritage and History at Horn Farm
Did you know that today is National Walking Day? Established by the American Heart Association in 2007, National Walking Day is now celebrated annually on the first Wednesday in April. It encourages people to get outdoors and enjoy the newly arrived springtime weather while promoting health and well-being through a renewed commitment to walking for at least … Continue reading Taking the Bridge Walk Tour
Did you know June 15 is History and Culture Day in Virginia State Parks? That was the date when Virginia’s resident state park system was formally established, back in 1936. At first, Virginia had only six state parks to its credit—Douthat, First Landing, Fairy Stone, Staunton River, Hungry Mother, and Westmoreland. Now, 89 years later, … Continue reading Celebrate History and Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks
Did you know Sunday, March 30, is National Take a Walk in the Park Day? It was a day born from the concept of getting out and back to exploring the great outdoors in light of burgeoning springtime weather. Credit: Pexels Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, we have plenty of options available to us for … Continue reading A Walk Through Colonial National Historical Park