Kiva Families Hike To The Troll Bridge!

KIVA families met once again for a walk to the old “Troll Bridge” on the Mill Mountain Greenway!  We met so many fine families for the first time and had the chance to catch up with some of our families whom we had not seen in many years.

After gathering up the 40 some people who came along, we visited the fantastic Mill Mountain Discovery Center!

We then walked down the old road to Rockledge, the home of the Dye family.  The house was built in 1929 and has a wonderful story.  Originally, we planned on visiting the yard to hear stories of the house and the mountain but the Dye family surprised us with a special treat – they invited us in for a tour!  Talk about Virginia hospitality . . .

A group of kids even got a chance to hold a live katydid.  The leaf patterns on their wings are so spectacular!

The group then headed further down the mountain to the “troll bridge.”  Just as families (including ours) were beginning to ask for “elevator rides” back to the top, we arrived at the newly renovated toll bridge near the bottom of the road.  The kids had a chance to spy the trolls who now live at the bridge and everyone took a nice rest.

We travelled back up, happy and smiley having gotten in our “green hour” and some excellent family time too.  Thanks to David Oranchak for taking pictures of our event!

– Chip and Ashley Donahue

Here are our upcoming dates!  We hope you can join us!

Tuesday August 31st, 5:30-7:30 PM – National Eat Outdoors Day – Picnic at Lakewood Park, near the Grandin area. Bring a basket and come out and play!

Saturday September 11, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – National Day of Service – Come out to help us help out around the Discovery Center.

To view more pics online or get information about other upcoming KIVA activities visit: kidsadventuring.org


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