The Boy had a blast this week during Homeschool Mornings at Maymont. He attended two sessions, “Bird Encounter” and “Reptile Encounter,” and talked about little else for the rest of the day. It didn’t hurt that it was 70 degrees and sunny, so he and Tad availed themselves of a lot more of what Maymont has to offer once the animal visits were over. They’ll be going back for more Homeschool Mornings all month. He’s most excited about “Creature Features,” where they will learn how different animals protect themselves from predators. It should be, in The Boy’s own words, “actional.” Read full story

Let’s just get it out of the way: When you’re talking about kid- and family-focused fun, nothing compares to the 800-pound gorillas of amusement — King’s Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The region’s long-reigning theme parks offer slightly different experiences: Located 
in Hanover County’s Doswell, King’s Dominion (kingsdominion.com) is an amusement park on steroids, notable for its water park, Planet Snoopy area for preschoolers and thrilling roller coasters, such as the Dale Earnhardt-themed Read full story