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Riverbend Park



So my recent discovery of late is that if the girls and I do our outdoorsy things later in the afternoon not only do I avoide packing extra stuff, but I don't have to deal with the heat of the day. I mean that is why we have longer days during the summer, right? After having a long, but fun day at Nat's Park yesterday (Star Wars Day) I wasn't feeling like doing much of anything. Luckily the girls woke up and started playing together w/ the their dolls which meant they were entertaining themsleves and I figured that we wouldn't venture out until the dreaded "We're bored" was shouted out.

I have been using this great blog to help me find local places to go and she's great. All kinds of options that usually do not involve money. So around 5pm we ventured out to Riverbend Park out in Vienna and what a find. Trails that run along the Potomac with little rock scarambles, and many great views. Ella caught a frog and worms(her favorite) and Eva jumped from rock to rock. Eva did a great job hiking, It was nice and wooded which meant a few degrees cooler.

After making a quick stop at the store for dinner they are now fast asleep. This won't be our last time there.

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