With Memorial Day & summer days headed our way, we are looking for ways to stay cool! When traveling with kids, we usually can't take a day trip that requires 2 or more hours in the car without a lot of pit stops. Luckily, Virginia has a bunch of lakes & rivers that are much faster to get to than driving to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Here are 5 local swimming beaches that are family-friendly & less than 2 hours from Richmond. 1. Belle Isle State Park: This state park is l