Greenway

About a month ago a friend of mine was on summer break from college.  She wanted to go on a walk with Grace and I, so she introduced us to the Greenway of Roanoke.  I have been wanting to try out this area since I have hear many good things about it.  However the website is unclear about where to park, where some of the trail heads are, etc.  So I felt it was kind of the thing where someone introduces you to it, and life is great.

Well we had a wonderful walk, and the Greenway was wonderful!  Two weeks later the MOMs group that I belong to was planning a stroller walk on the Greenway.

We were flooded out of the direction that I went last time, so we went the other way and explored that side of the Greenway.  Now let me explain, the Greenway system is one that (when finished) will start in Vinton, go through Roanoke, and end in Salem.  It will be walking paths that go by rivers, parks, neighborhoods, etc.  Usually when walking in this area I pass at least 3-4 wonderful playgrounds that Grace just begs to play on.
While walking with the MOMs group we did stop and have our kids play on the playground for awhile before heading back.

This past Thursday my friend Jennifer and I wanted to get our kids together for a play date.  I suggested the Greenway.  Jennifer had never been on it, and like me, was waiting for someone to introduce it to her.  So we walked a short while and then had the kids play on the playground.  We ate a snacky lunch then headed back.  It was such a wonderful trip.  I plan to go back, even just by myself.

The one main thing that Grace has learned from all of this is what playgrounds are for.  She never noticed them before but now we can not pass one (even while driving) without her pointing to it and making noises.  She wants to stop and play!