We arrived on a gorgeous, sunny, early-fall-in-Virginia type day. Lunch was the first order the day. Hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on the grill sounded great to us. Colin, my 21-month old, was in the mood for potato chips, so chips it was...after all, HE was the main reason for our visit, so why not?
After eating, we walked up to watch the Native Americans (and Mexican Indians) perform their tribal dances. Their costumes were truly beautiful and their dances almost mystical. Anyone watching could tell these people are very proud of their heritage and equally proud to be able to share it with us.
Then it was on to the hayride. I have to admit I've never been on a hayride in my life, and I will most certainly NEVER wear shorts on one again (ouch..eech). The haywagon meandered through the fields next to the Farm Market, letting us catch a glimpse of the "people" who live and work in the fields. They looked like they were leading a good old-fashioned life, but sadly they too will be moving on, out of the bulldozer's path.
Fort Pumpkin has lots of "hands-on" fun for all ages...mazes, rides, and slides are just some of the attractions awaiting you. The fort is open only through October, so hurry on out there before it's too late. Joni Mitchell was right when she sang about paving paradise and putting up a parking lot...paradise in Northern Virginia never lasts nearly long enough.
