We were headed to Scotts Run for a hike and found that it was closed so we happened upon Difficult…read moreRun. The parking lot was tight. It was a Saturday and when we got there (around 1pm), only a few spots were available and when we left (~3:30pm) there were cars lined up waiting for people to leave. This was our first time and we were not sure which way to go as the maps were not 100% clear. After asking some folks which way they directed us to the trail (turns out it was their first time also). The direction they sent us took us in the direction of Great Falls. The path was easy, flat and not difficult at all. There was lots of tree cover that kept things cool. The path follows a stream. The water was very clear and we could see tadpoles and fish. Overall a nice walking trail. Would not mind going back to explore more or it.

This isn't going to be confused with ease, but it's not too difficult as well. Hiking this is a lot…read moreof fun. The amount of wildlife you'll see, it's a fun spot. Yes it can get busy due to being a popular destination. My recommendation is to get here early. Bring a backpack with lunch. Love that this is slightly rugged. Amazing rock formations. You can get to Great Falls from here. That alone is winning. The views are quite nice, and it's always a pleasure to hike this area. Definitely wear good shoes.

We went for horse back riding in the trails guided by Alberto. He patiently explained to us how to…read morebond with horses before our ride. Horses were calm and well trained and the trail was nice ! Thank you Alberto for the amazing experience and the great photos and videos you took from us !

I'm taking riding classes with my family right now and we absolutely love this academy! I'm a…read morebeginner and the owner and instructors made us feel at ease right away. Everyone is super friendly (they're a family-owned/run business). I feel like I'm learning a lot while also having a lot of fun. I also like the fact that they emphasize bonding with the horse at the beginning to make you and the horse feel comfortable. It's a very loving place with passionate instructors and the place itself is gorgeous.

This is an amazing camp! My two children have been attending for years and it just grows with them…read more They started out with the littles and have since been "promoted" to the bigger kid groups. They spend their days outdoors, exploring nature, and doing all sorts of amazing activities. Bonfires, tubing, swimming hole, fishing, zip lining, you name it! And even horseback riding now, too. The staff are wonderful and attentive - getting to know all of the children (not just the ones assigned to their groups). This camp is the perfect contrast to a school year spent indoors at a desk - get out into nature and explore!

From the owner: At Butler Camp, we take pride in providing great outdoor programs. The popularity of our camp can…read morebe attributed to the particular care given to each child by our experienced staff, and to a well-planned schedule of varied fun activities and fun adventures. We have up to 10 ropes courses that our campers get to experience, including. As they move on to the older age groups, they get to take on the more challenging of our ropes courses. Our campers also get to enjoy swimming, soccer, hiking trails, canoeing, an archery range, and art programs, which are all part of the fun on our campus. Our oldest age group gets to travel off campus for white water rafting and tubing. Our younger campers enjoy the use of air-conditioned classrooms for their "home base" during the camp day.

Traumatizing, awful staff, rude counselors. Only send your kids here if you really don't care about…read morethem.

I've been going to Calleva since I was 9 and now as a counselor, so it's easy to say the Calleva…read morehas a very special place in my childhood. Besides hard core technical skills, the camp helped me love nature and taught me what to do when you don't know what to do. Every kid should get to go to this camp!

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!

First time going there and what a wonderful experience, the staff was wonderful and I found great…read moredeals as well, I would go back for sure.

Horrible horrible horrible service! I have been a polite and reasonable customer. I ordered some…read moremountain horse rimfrost rider boots which are not cheap. When I got them I called and asked a question, my question was answered with incorrect information leading me to return the boots. Apparently at that time I was talking to an owner she said she would send out another pair of boots immediately but did not. When I should have received the replacement boots I got a call asking about the boots I returned...When I got the second pair of boots several weeks later they did not fit. If I had gotten correct information on the first pair of boots I would have kept them. I had already paid return postage, I have asked for a shipping label to return the second pair of boots. I have left approximately 8 unreturned emails, at least one unreturned voicemail, probably more, and had at least three people tell me they would call me back and have not. The last two times I have called have been during business hours and I didn't even get an answer! I used to work at Four Winds. Net and never in a million years would we have treated anyone like this!

Reston has a zoo?!?!?!?!…read more I love it! I'm from southern California. I've been to the LA Zoo. And I have to say that this small zoo was better! Too many animals to name. The safari is really cool. You get to pet the animals. They look happy and well cared for. Because it's a small zoo, parking is tough and it can be a maze to get through traffic. The staff here is wonderful. You can cover all ground within an hour. But it's worth the ticket price. Exotic you're local. I enjoyed my visit. I went twice so I can enjoy the safari without worrying about time. Stop by, support and check it out. Thank you for a great visit.

Cool place for kids that different from the zoo. I love the feeding the animals part and the…read morebutterfly house. The different animals were very cool to see.

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.