As your family makes warm weather plans, try to incorporate some outdoor time into your activities. Spending time outdoors helps the kids burn off some of that sitting-all-day energy. Start this week and commit to spending time outdoors every week all year -- every day if you can.
Here are some of our favorite hikes in the Lynchburg area to enjoy:
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes - Enjoy nature and get outdoors on a spring hike with the fam!
25 Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike - From paved trails to earthen pathways, Find Your Family Fun® on one of these trails!
Summer Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Otter Creek runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the James River!
10 Awesome Hikes in Shenandoah National Park - There's a hike for everyone in Shenandoah National Park!
Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway - The Blue Ridge Parkway is the perfect East Coast family getaway destination!
Get Outdoors This Spring at Percival's Island - Percival's Island is close to home and a great place for a family hike or bike ride!
Summer Day Tripping: Hiking Crabtree Falls - The falls are visible with just a short hike!
Take a Hike at the Peaks of Otter - Choose your hike at the Peaks of Otter!
Summer Day Tripping: Rockfish Valley Trails and Spruce Creek Park - Enjoy the views on these Nelson County trails!
Hiking Indian Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Kids love the giant Indian Rocks!
Take a Family Hike to Johnson Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway - The Johnson Farm Loop Trail is located across from Peaks of Otter!
Here's some helpful tips for family hiking:
11 Tips For Hiking with Toddlers - Hiking with toddlers is a great way to grow their love of the outdoors
The 13 Essentials for a Day Hike - A little bit of preparation will help you enjoy your outing more!
Try to spend 15 to 30 minutes each day participating in active, outdoor time. You can hike, ride bikes or just play a game of ball in your own back yard. Get physical and have a happy, healthy 2022.
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