Outdoor & Nature
Fresh air and room to roam. Washington Parent helps families find outdoor and nature activities across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, including kid friendly hiking trails, parks, gardens, farms and nature centers. Browse our latest outdoor guides below and plan your next adventure.
Looking for an extraordinary destination to dine, shop and connect with nature that’s close to DC? Reston, Virginia, is a…
Planet Word, the world’s first voice activated museum, fills the historic Franklin School in downtown D.C. with interactive galleries. Here’s what families can explore, from the talking word wall and magical library to karaoke in Unlock the Music.
From the miniature train at Cabin John Regional Park to the updated, inclusive equipment at Caroline Freeland Urban Park, these six Bethesda playgrounds keep kids moving.
Washington, DC, offers a wealth of history just waiting to be explored — and many of its best walking tours…
Washington, DC, is famous for its meticulously planned street grid, so it surprises many first-time visitors (and locals alike) when…
Making unforgettable memories with your family can be done through unforgettable experiences, like zip-lining and rope-course adventures. Whether you’re a…
Summer is approaching, and that means that strawberry-picking season is right around the corner. This is the best time of…
The DC area has a dozen gardens worth a family visit, from the free U.S. Botanic Garden on the National…
The state parks are places of natural wonder that allow for the opportunity to connect with nature in a way…
Anytime is a good time to hit the playground to burn off energy and let little imaginations soar outdoors! Head…
The DC area is a wonderful one for family bike rides, whether leisurely to include younger kiddos or more rigorous…
Take the kids to one of our many wonderful local farmers markets and create or continue your family’s path to…
Spring break can be both a blessing and a curse as parents try to make each year more memorable than…
As the New Year sets in motion, the DMV continues to provide fun winter ice- skating activities at local ice…
Snow under the Microscope We can all conjure the classic image of a snowflake in our minds. But did you…
The night sky has captivated the human imagination from the earliest times. Those looking skyward at night have given names…
