July 19, 2014

Burke Lake Park (Fairfax Station, VA)

July 19, 2014/ Nicole Jung

My daughter wanted to try fishing, so we headed to another one of our favorite outdoor areas in Virginia, Burke Lake Park. Burke Lake is a man-made 218-acre lake with a little over five miles of fishing shoreline. There is a recently built fishing pier and a boat launching dock. The lake is known for its fishing around town and, according to the park’s website, is home toWalleye, Muskie, Catfish, Black Crappie, Yellow and White Perch, and a variety of Sunfish and Bluegill.

July 19, 2014

Stone Bridge (Manassas, VA)

July 19, 2014/ Nicole Jung

Located in the historic city of Manassas is the National Battlefield Park. Within this park, we hiked the trail encompassing the notable Stone Bridge, which served to transport traffic during the Civil War. The original Stonebridge was built in 1825 and destroyed in the First Battle of Bull Run in 1862. It was later rebuilt in 1884. The rebuilt bridge still stands today in the same location as the original one.

January 17, 2011

Frying Pan Farm Park (Herndon, VA)

January 17, 2011/ Nicole Jung

Frying Pan Farm Park is a great find in Northern Virginia located in the city of Herndon. The park consists of a working demonstration farm, a playground, visitor center, and country store.

January 17, 2011

Great Falls National Park (McLean, VA)

January 17, 2011/ Nicole Jung

Great Falls National Park is an 800-acre park located about fifteen miles from Washington, D.C. There is an admission fee for this park. Great Falls offers some stunning views of natural waterfalls generated from the forceful waters of the Potomac River falling over the rocks. Our whole family found them beautiful.

January 17, 2011

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (Chantilly, VA)

January 17, 2011/ Nicole Jung

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park consists of 650 acres that was established to preserve and protect the land as well as the natural and cultural features found upon it. There are a wide variety of recreational opportunities found at the park and we have a couple of favorites.

January 17, 2011

AMF Bowling for Children (Centerville, VA)

January 17, 2011/ Nicole Jung

A Fun Family Find for YOU and your children in Northern Virginia! We were looking for something fun and different and hadn’t been bowling in years. In reality, we probably would've have even thought of bringing our preschooler and toddler here had we not attended a birthday party at AMF and realized that it was pretty kid friendly now.

Fun Family Finds

Fun Family Finds

Parks, Places, and Events

Fun Family Finds

Burke Lake Park (Fairfax Station, VA)

Stone Bridge (Manassas, VA)

Frying Pan Farm Park (Herndon, VA)

Great Falls National Park (McLean, VA)

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (Chantilly, VA)

AMF Bowling for Children (Centerville, VA)

Fun Family Finds