Woodrow Wilson Bridge Hike Is Not For Kids!

September 29, 2021

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Hike When I told the kids we were going to hike over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge from Virginia into Maryland, they were thrilled! Actually, they weren’t. First we went to Jones Point Park, where Real Estate Dad incorrectly advised us we could get to the trail. We could not. If you want […]

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DC Hikes With Kids – Mount Vernon Trail (South Side)

September 22, 2021

Mount Vernon Trail | Fort Hunt Park to Riverside Park Today we hiked the southern portion of the Mount Vernon Trail! Initially I wanted to park at the Collingwood Picnic Area, but once we arrived, I couldn’t determine how to get to the trail. I believe in looking at a map now, that was user […]

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DC Hikes With Kids – Mount Vernon Trail (North Side)

September 15, 2021

Mount Vernon Trail South | Lady Bird Johnson Park to Gravelly Point Just because the first week of school is done, doesn’t mean I’m ready to give up on summer and the summer camp theme we had going on! I admit, I got used to our fun days together. Today we hit the Mount Vernon […]

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Bethlehem Steel | Weekend Trip From DC

September 01, 2021

Bethlehem Steel History What do the George Washington Bridge, The Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, the original World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Hoover Dam have in common? Portions of their steel were manufactured at Bethlehem Steel. The unfortunate event of my aunt’s funeral resulted in a trip to Bethlehem PA, where […]

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The Magic Putting Place Mini Golf | Summer Camp Series

August 25, 2021

The Magic Putting Place As mom’s summer camp winds down, we picked the hottest day ever and headed out to the Magic Putting Place in Manassas to play mini-golf! When you arrive, you have a choice of two different courses. You can do the Castle course or the Windmill Course. We arrived during the day, […]

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