Autumn Explorations in the MidAtlantic
Unplug and Reboot Your Brain in a few of the MidAtlantic's most scenic destinations
Washington DC Area’s Best Parks for Teens and Tweens
Pack up that texting, Facebook-loving teen and enjoy some nature this weekend. It’s time to get our teens outside again, say many experts including Michael Oberschneider, a well known local psychologist who specializes in studying the effects of screen time on kids. We want our kids to…
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Where to Sample 39 Craft Beers In DC
City Tap House is one of Washington DC’s Best Craft Beer restaurants. Located in Washington DC’s Chinatown/Penn Quarter, the restaurant showcases 39 artisan beers on tap–wheat, bitters, fruits, lager, Belgian, Porter and Stout–as well as an imaginative, thoroughly satisfying menu of America’s best regional dishes. The selection of high quality craft beer is unsurpassed, and City Tap…
Everybody Loves a Parade
In a rare occurrence, the blossoms were still on the trees around Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. It was a magical day–the weather was actually “hot” after a long winter of unusually cold, snowy weather in the Nation’s Capital. So, we rejoiced as we slipped off our jackets, donned sunglasses and were entertained by…
Washington DC’s Memorable Literary Sites
Lately, Washington DC is a mecca for must-see TV — House of Cards, Homeland, Scandal and Alpha House. But Washington has always been one of the best places for the imagination to flourish. We have so many inspirational places marking great thinkers and writers. Here’s a list of memorable sites and spaces around town with…
Walt Whitman, Washington DC and The Civil War
Out of the depths of war-torn America, one of our most beloved poets created works of breathtaking beauty and inspiration. Poet and author Walt Whitman lived and worked in Washington DC in the 1860’s. He served as a psychological nurse during the devastation that was the American Civil War. Whitman wrote to a friend in…
Top Five Hikes on the Potomac Heritage Trail
You can backpack, cycle, boat, and camp along the Potomac Heritage Trail, but there’s nothing like getting tips from an insider who knows the system. David Lillard, author of Exploring the Appalachian Trail and Journey Through Hallowed Ground shared his five favorite trail experiences. Paw Paw Tunnel Twenty minute drive from Cumberland, Maryland, adjacent to Green…
Historic Homes to Visit in Washington DC Area
Fall is the perfect time to get out and tour all the regal homes of Washington’s forefathers AND foremothers….
Visiting the new Salamander Resort and Spa in Middleburg, Virginia
The Salamander Resort, set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is just 35 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport and one hour from Washington DC. The resort was designed to resemble owner Sheila Johnson’s own manor home in Middleburg with a nod to her family’s love for all-things equestrian. Johnson currently…
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