The Franciscan Monastery in Brookland, DC Searching for something different to do with (or without) your guests over the holidays? Then consider exploring the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC (it's free, though donation welcomed). Open to all, the Franciscan Monastery is full … [Read More...]
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Franciscan Monastery in Brookland, DC (with or without kids)!
Frontier Fort Playground: Fun Imagination Playground at Good Luck Community Center
Get out and play during this great fall weather! We recently explored the Frontier Fort Playground at the Good Luck Community Center in Lanham, Maryland and had a great time climbing up, sliding down and hiding amongst this Imagination Playground's fort structures and swing sets. With plenty of parking, a gazebo with picnic tables, ample seating, … [Read More...]
Hike, History & Hops: Family Fun Day Trip to Historic Ellicott City
Searching for an easy, kid-friendly day trip destination from Route 1 and D.C. that combines your love of hiking and history with my love of craft beer? 😉 Then head to Maryland's Historic Ellicott City for a leisurely hike along the #9 Trolley Trail, take the detour to the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum in Oella for some history … [Read More...]
Wizard of Oz Playground at Upper Marlboro’s Watkins Regional Park!
We loooooove the Wizard of Oz-themed playground at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro yet! If you haven't checked it out yet, here's a peek at what you've got to look forward to at this truly amazing, huge, colorful and creative playground! Explore Dorothy's Aunty Em & Uncle Henry's Kansas Farm: Slide down Dorothy's Ruby Red … [Read More...]
Exploring DC’s National Arboretum with Kids!
3/4/21 Update from National Arboretum website: "Effective immediately, the outside grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) will be open daily to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum and Administration Building will continue to be closed to the public." Every season is a good season to explore the … [Read More...]
Take a Hike! Greenbelt Park
Exploring the Great Outdoors at Greenbelt Park! When the warmer weather arrives, we'll all be itching to enjoy the outdoors, amirite?!? Lucky for us, we've got a ton of great, local options to do just that, including nearby Greenbelt Park! With nine miles of trails and three picnic areas, it's a great place to explore the Great … [Read More...]
Route One Day Trips: Sandy Point State Park
3/3/21 Update: Please follow local guidelines, practice social distancing and wear your face masks. We know it doesn't feel like it right now, but warmer weather will be here faster than you know it (groundhog be damned...) and the time will be just right to do a day trip or two from Route 1 and the DC Metro Area. An off-season visit to Sandy … [Read More...]
Explore University Hills Duck Pond Park (& Playground)!
Yes, it's chilly, I know - but it's supposed to be warming up this Friday so putting this post about University Hill's Duck Pond Park (with 2 different playgrounds to explore) (and a duck pond!!) in Hyattsville on your what-should-we-do-with-the-kids radar! University Hills Duck Pond Park A while back, we rode our bikes to explore University … [Read More...]
Check it Out: Local Fun! Patuxent Research Refuge
Patuxent Research Refuge Me and the little lady stopped by the Patuxent Research Refuge earlier this week for one of their free Tiny Tots programs. I was a little dismayed when I arrived and found that mine was the only car in the lot. "Had I gotten the date wrong?" I wondered. I immediately jumped to blaming my d@mN children. Always … [Read More...]
