All Your Camping Needs In One Location
Kids need to get out in nature. Breathing in fresh air and just taking a walk in the woods can reduce stress, improve moods, and make your kids and you healthier. The Fox family is always looking for fun activities and stuff we can do as a family in nature. Whether we are camping, hiking, … Read more
You’re on a camping trip. The sun is shining, and everybody is happy and having fun. Suddenly the sky darkens, and it begins to rain. For many people, this spells disaster, game over, pack it up, and let’s go home. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Camping in the rain can be a … Read more
If you’re looking for a shorter trail to run, ride, hike, or bike then Chessie Trail is just what you are looking for. The Chessie Trail is a 7-mile year-round public access walking trail between Lexington and Buena Vista. It’s located along what was the old Chesapeake and Ohio railroad right of way. These days, … Read more
During the dog days of summer, the Fox Family is always out on the road on the weekends. We love to camp, bike, and hike. As the weather starts to heat up, we do more biking and less hiking with our 4-legged friend. Still, it’s nice to get outside and take him on the walks … Read more
When it comes to family fun, nothing beats getting outside and riding your bikes together out in nature. If your child is still learning to ride, some of these might be a bit challenging. Not because of the slope but because of the length. I recommend getting a tow-bar for your child’s bike. That way … Read more
New River Trail is a 57-mile state park that stretches from the town of Pulaski down to Galax. It follows along the scenic New River for about 39 miles. We read ahead of our trip that there was some flooding and that the Hiwassee bridge was out, so that kind of centered our trip about … Read more
Getting a house was really great. Finally, we had a back deck and we could enjoy sitting out under the stars at night while the whole family cuddled close together. But something was missing. Then we realized, we needed a fire pit! Once we had one suddenly it was like camping but from the comfort … Read more
Only for a limited time fishing is once again free in Virginia. What exactly does that mean? It means that this weekend on June 5, 6, and 7, Virginians may fish without a fishing license for recreational rod and reel fishing. You also will not need facility use permits during these days. The Virginia Department … Read more
This is perhaps our most visited spot in Central Virginia. It helps that it’s less than 30 minutes from Lynchburg but that is just an added plus. We fell in love with Peaks of Otter the first time we went there. Here are our favorite sights to see and places to go. Hike Around Abbot … Read more
Memorial Day weekend, we had a chance to get out and discover some new places to go and experience on our bicycle. The first was Jackson River Scenic Trail out in Covington, Virginia, and the second one we just hit today, and it was High Bridge Trail State Park. Both are extra long and have … Read more