things to do in va: Work Off the Excess Calories-Explore Nothern Virginia& DC This Weekend - 11/27/09 11:36 AM
One of the great things about living in the DC Metro area is all of the things you can find to do on a weekend. You don't have to spend a fortunate in gas or days traveling to enjoy a few hours or a day out with friends or family.
You … (8 comments)
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things to do in va: Speechless Sunday-Honey Did You Write Down the Number of Our Bus? - 11/08/09 08:04 AM
This is just a few of the buses lined up outside George Washington's Mount Vernon estate yesterday. With beautiful fall weather visitors from around the world come to take in the views of the Potomac River from the back porch and see how life was back in the 1700's in … (21 comments)
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things to do in va: PCS to Fort Belvoir-Take a Walk on the Wild Side - 09/07/09 09:09 AM
Perched high overlooking the Potomac River the Fort Belvoir's Officer Club has one of the best views in all of Northern Virginia.
The Officers Club isn't the only place to enjoy time with Mother Nature on post. In fact Fort Belvoir which is comprised of over 8,500 acres also has over … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Schools out For Summer and We All Know What that Means - 06/18/09 07:56 PM
MOM I"M BORED. THERE'S NOTHING TO DO.
Fortunately for families living in Northern Virginia there are a variety of local water parks where you can spend the day working off your kids boredom and also stay cool at the same time.In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional … (8 comments)
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things to do in va: Fort Belvoir-Visit The Home of the First Commander in Chief - 05/30/09 08:36 PM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can stop by and see the home of the first Commander in Chief, George Washington. A home that even by today's standards has one of the number one things you look for. Location, Location, … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Planning Ahead for A Visit to Washington DC Area Attractions - 05/15/09 02:01 PM
As schools across the nation are getting ready for summer break families are planning their vacations. One of the "hot" places to go in the summer has always been Washington DC and the surrounding area.The number of attractions are amazing and best of all many of them are free. Everyone knows … (9 comments)
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things to do in va: Springfield (VA)-Enjoying Lake Accotink Through the Years - 05/01/09 07:17 PM
Growing up my friends and I could ride our bikes from our homes in Springfield to Lake Accotink Park to spend a few hours exploring the paths throughout the park. Our family would enjoy a Sunday picnic on the grounds in the summer, my dad fished during trout season and we … (0 comments)
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things to do in va: Earth Day-A Focus on the Three “R’s” - 04/19/09 04:57 PM
This week with Earth Day falling on Wednesday provides everyone the opportunity to take a closer look at the three "R's"; Recycle, Reuse and Reduce in their homes and communities. To help celebrate the week I've decided to highlight places, homes or projects in my area where I've seen some great … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Touring Fairfax County without Driving Your Car - 04/08/09 04:28 PM
Ever wonder how you could take in the sites of Fairfax County without having to put up with stoplights and honking horns? If you are ready to shake off the winter time blues and enjoy green shaded paths then dust of your bike or your comfortable shoes and head out to … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Away From the Cherry Blossom Crowds-Theodore Roosevelt Island - 03/31/09 07:44 AM
Spring in Washington DC is beautiful. After a weekend of mist and rain the sun is shining and the crowds are descending on the Tidal Basin to view the Cherry Blossoms.Just a few miles down the road from the hustle and bustle of all of the activities is a small piece … (7 comments)
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things to do in va: Fort Belvoir-Stop By and Say Hi to Your Oldest Neighbors - 03/28/09 09:59 AM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can find some of Virginia’s finest historic homes and our nation’s treasures. For their time these homes were the envy of the neighborhood and the owners most certainly among the richest families in Fairfax County.
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things to do in va: Take an Afternoon Walk in the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 03/27/09 03:49 PM
This afternoon to take advantage of a break from the rain and real estate we grabbed our camera to take a walk in the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge next to our house. Though the trees and grassy areas are mostly still bare from the winter, the Osprey nests in the … (5 comments)
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things to do in va: Lorton Workhouse Arts Center-Have You checked it Out Yet? - 01/26/09 04:21 PM
If not then you are missing your chance to be impressed by the transformation of the former prison site in Lorton VA. For over 100 years Lorton was an area that most residents of Northern Virginia went out of their way to avoid, especially at night. The prison site was eerie … (9 comments)
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things to do in va: Putting The Holidays In Perspective-Arlington National Cemetery - 12/18/08 08:13 PM
During the holiday season it is easy to become overwhelmed. With the music, decorations, shopping, crowds and business it can make us cranky and short tempered. You can see it everywhere with pushing, shoving in stores and fighting for parking spaces. Yet just across the interstate from one of the largest … (10 comments)
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things to do in va: Prince William Marina-Annual Lighting of the Boats - 12/09/08 06:19 PM
For the last ten years the Prince William Marina in Woodbridge has celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas boat decorating contest. On Saturday December 13th the judging of the boats will take place between 5-7 pm. Along with seeing all of the boats decked out for the holidays you can … (6 comments)
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things to do in va: All Aboard-Santa Express Trains Getting Ready to Roll - 11/30/08 02:14 PM
Mark your calendars now for the annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Trains pulling out of Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas and Burke Centre on December 13th.
With the appropriate names of Santa's reindeer these special VRE trains head out of stations for a one hour ride with plenty of surprises for the little ones. … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: A Step Back in Time-Riding the Rails from Virginia to Florida - 11/17/08 03:33 AM
When my parents discovered having two fidigty children in the backseat of a car, one prone to car sickness, made travel to visit grandparents in Florida more of a chore than fun they turned to the train for a better way to go. As we grew older and a car trip or … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Fall is in the Air-Enjoy a Day Visiting Local Attractions - 11/05/08 07:25 AM
One of the great things about living in the DC Metro area is all of the things you can find to do on a weekend. You don't have to spend a fortunate in gas or days traveling to enjoy a few hours or a day out with friends or family.
You … (2 comments)
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things to do in va: Fort Belvoir-Sorry You Can't Borrow a Cup of Sugar From These Neighbors - 10/29/08 04:13 PM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can find some of Virginia’s finest historic homes and our nation’s treasures. For their time these homes were the envy of the neighborhood and the owners most certainly among the richest families in Fairfax County.
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things to do in va: Hidden in Plain Sight-Hidden Pond Nature Center - 10/18/08 02:23 PM
Perhaps it is a stretch to say that Hidden Pond Nature Center in West Springfield is in plain sight. It wouldn't have been named "hidden pond" if it was. In fact you could drive by the small sign on Keene Mill Road that points to the nature center for years and … (4 comments)
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