There’s always something bittersweet about the end of summer, but I think that’s why the Earth gives us sunflowers to enjoy at this time of year. Some of us are looking forward to our little ones going back to school, and some of us have only just now started to get into the summer groove. […]

There are few experiences more nostalgic than splashing around in a Virginia creek surrounded by dappled sunlight, the gentle sound of moving water, and minnows swimming around your feet.   Summer break is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Virginia’s beautiful streams both to beat the heat and explore the natural world. Just because […]

One of the best things about raising kids in Virginia is the wildlife right outside your door. And if you’ve spent any summer driving on Virginia’s wooded backroads—or even through the suburbs—you’ve almost certainly come across a turtle crossing the road with your kids in the backseat yelling “STOP! TURTLE!”  That moment is a perfect […]