Explore Northern Virginia’s beautiful parks and trails, quaint towns, cool cities, outdoor adventures, fascinating history and museums, and scenic drives with our guides to popular spots and hidden gems near Washington DC. We help residents and visitors to discover, learn, and enjoy the Northern Virginia region we call home.
An entryway of woven branches in our Saturday Postcard welcomes hikers, birders, and equestrians to the beautiful woodland trails of Seneca Regional Park in Northern … Read more
In honor of the upcoming President’s Day, here is a view of Popes Creek from George Washington Birthplace National Monument. … Read more
The Robert E Lee birthplace, Stratford Hall, is the site of this week’s Saturday Postcard. Situated along the Potomac River … Read more
In honor of the 45th anniversary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, our Saturday Postcard features a … Read more
The Big Schloss hike leads to spectacular 360-degree views from a dramatic rocky summit on the Virginia and West Virginia border. … Read more
CLOSED PERMANENTLY on December 31, 2019. The Newseum takes a fascinating, in-depth look at news coverage across the globe, highlighting the … Read more
Lake Fairfax Park packs a lot of options for fun—hikes, biking, swimming, boating, picnics, sports, and excellent camping—into it’s 476 acres. The … Read more
It’s always rewarding to find a short hike that offers soothing nature, a dramatic view, and a little history. Red Rock … Read more
DC is home to iconic presidential places like the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument obelisk, and the Jefferson Memorial … Read more
We love winter road trips because they let us explore new areas of Virginia from the warmth and comfort of … Read more
When the weather forecast shows a run of warm fall days, it’s the perfect time to explore Turkey Run Park in … Read more
Here’s an outing that combines three of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall: a nice hike, a gorgeous vista, and … Read more