Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, it's time to get outside and enjoy the summertime! Here are some ideas on where to spend those lazy, hazy days of summer. The Washington Monument at sunset. Photo by Ji Pak for Unsplash The National Arboretum - The beautiful oasis in DC is over 400 acres of flowers, trails and of course, the National Capitol Columns. The columns are 22 Corinthian … [Read more...] about Great Places to Spend Time Outside in the DC Area
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7 Trails in or Near Washington, DC
Looking for a good place to get out of the house and explore? Here's a sample of seven popular trails in the DC area. Follow the links at the bottom of the list to find even more. Washington & Old Dominion Trail -- The W&OD, a popular paved rail trail, runs 45 miles from Shirlington to Purcellville, VA. It's sometimes nicknamed the skinniest park in Virginia and is along the former … [Read more...] about 7 Trails in or Near Washington, DC
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