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things to do in va: Support Local Artisians-Shop Northern Virginia Arts & Crafts Fairs This Fall - 08/30/10 02:49 PM

As Labor Day approaches the dates for Northern Virginia Fall Arts and Crafits Fair start to fill the calendar. Now more than ever it is important to consider supporting these local fairs and the artistians who spend a good part of the year preparing for them.
With the economy slowing many local artisians are feeling the pinch. The cost of the supplies they need to produce their work hasn't decreased but the number of people shopping has. The fairs are a great opportunity for you to shop "local" to find original gifts for family and friends. Check out a list of … (12 comments)

things to do in va: Enjoing Northern Virginia Attractions-Things To See Before School Starts Again - 08/14/10 11:14 AM

One of the great things about living in the Northern Virginia 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.Wander the grounds Arlington National Cemetery. The views from Arlington House, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and President Kennedy's gravesite are just a few of the sites that make Arlington National Cemetery a must on everyone's tour of the area. Interested in Aviation History? The … (6 comments)

things to do in va: Prince William County Fair Too Big For Your Kids? Try The Children's Farm Instead - 08/12/10 12:33 AM

Ths week is the Prince William County Fair. The fair offers everything you could imagine from monster tractor pulls, beautiful baby contests, farm animal judging & all the rides you can imagine. However for families with smaller children the Prince William County Fair could be a bit overwhelming. Instead you might want to go the The Children's Farm in Manassas instead.If you didn't know it was there you might drive right by it. However it is one of the hidden gems your children will enjoy. Children can visit the hand raised sheep, see chickens, turkeys, rabbits and peacocks. They can also … (18 comments)

things to do in va: I'm Melting-Places to Cool Off During the Triple Digit Heat Wave in Northern Virginia - 07/06/10 11:45 AM

There is no doubt that is HOT HOT HOT in Northern Virginia this week. Triple digit temperatures in some areas and a heat index over 100 means everyone needs to find places to stay cool. If you don't have a community pool to splash around in then consider one of these local locations to get past the "I'm melting" feeling most of us are experiences.
In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park just a few miles down Gunston Road off Route 1. With a sand beach, a 24 foot tall climbing tower and water … (8 comments)

things to do in va: Hiding Out from the Dog Days of Summer in Northern Virginia - 06/06/10 12:20 PM

It is happening every day in dark alleys throughout Northern Virginia. No not muggings but FUN! How can it be? It is easy when you let your eyes adjust to the darkness and spy a group of adults tossing a grapefruit size ball at miniature pins in a game of duck pin bowling or a party full of little bowlers keeping the ball in the lane with the rubber bumpers covering the gutters.
Back in the day bowling alleys had the reputation of being smoke filled buildings with greasy fries and hot dogs as the main attraction. My dad wouldn't let … (8 comments)

things to do in va: Northern Virginia-What To Do When the Kids Say "I'm Bored" - 06/03/10 02:46 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 Park just a few miles down Gunston Road off Route 1. With a sand beach, a 24 foot tall climbing tower and water slides kids will be sure to have a good time. The pool is up from 10:30 am to 7 pm Monday-Friday and 11 am to … (14 comments)

things to do in va: Rolling Thunder Participants Rumble Out from Prince William County Virginia - 05/28/10 01:55 PM

The National Chapter of the Combat Veterans of America Motorcycle Club is gearing up to honor the nation's living and deceased service members by participating in Rolling Thunder this weekend.

The group will gather and then depart the VFW in Dale City at 8 a.m., with a police escort leading anywhere between 150 and 300 motorcycles

If you can’t head into DC to catch the full Rolling Thunder Rally then you can catch a mini-version in Prince William County on Sunday morning. Find you your spot along Minnieville Road or the Prince William County Parkway to cheer them on … (8 comments)

things to do in va: Memorial Day Celebrations in The DC Metro Area-Something for Everyone - 05/28/10 12:54 AM

National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC Sunday May 30thThe parade will feature a special tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps. Edith Shain, the nurse from the famous World War II "V-J Day in Times Square" kiss photograph, marching bands and floats. Location: Begins at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street Cost: FREE
ViVa Vienna Memorial Day Festival Friday, Saturday and SundayCelebrate the town of Vienna at this three-day community celebration with food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a Memorial Day tribute. The … (12 comments)

things to do in va: Memorial Day-Annual Rolling Thunder Rally Rides into DC - 05/26/10 06:47 AM

Not everyone is packing up the car and heading to the beach this weekend. If you are staying in the DC area then the biggest event is the annual Rolling Thunder Rally. The rally started in 1987 with 2500 motorcycles riding through the streets of DC. Over the years the rally grew and now close to 250,000 motorcycles participate in the ride. Today the reason for the event is still as important as it was when it first started. Remembering there are those who are still unaccounted for from previous wars and those who still sacrifice to keep us free.
Starting … (16 comments)

things to do in va: Saving the Earth Today-Get Out Your Bike and Take a Tour in Northern Virginia - 04/22/10 12:41 AM

For those of you who like to get from Point A to Point B faster than your feet can take you then you might be ready to get your bike out of storage and pedal your way around Northern Virginia. Though not as bike friendly for commuters as other cities, the recreational rider can cover a lot of territory with a variety of trials and places to stop along the way
Back in the mid 90's my son and I cycled 300 miles through the Loire Valley in France for 6 days and you can get a bit spoiled by pedaling … (8 comments)

things to do in va: Pohick Church-We Hope George Washington Didn't Sleep Here - 01/24/10 09:56 AM

Northern Virginia offers residents and visitors alike the chance to find history around every corner. Most people can easily find the big attractions in both the history and tourist books but it is the little places that you don’t know about that can also be a fun stop on your exploration of the area.
Pohick Church in Lorton VA is one of those places. Called by many historians as the “Mother Church of Northern Virginia.” When the Virginia General Assembly met in 1732 they established an area known as Truro Parish, and Pohick Church became the first Parish Church within the … (11 comments)

things to do in va: Wordless Wednesday-A Classic Never Goes Out of Style - 12/23/09 01:02 PM

Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge VA was built around 1725 and still stands today. Though it is not as grand as Mount Vernon Estate a few miles down the road, Rippon Lodge has a beautiful vantage point across Neabsco Creek and played a significant role in Virginia history. Prince William County has owned an maintained the property since 2000 and it is open to the public on the weekends May through October.View a photo of "The Cabin" on the Rippon Lodge estate.
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things to do in va: Wordless Wednesday-A Peaceful Walk on a Winters Day - 12/15/09 10:31 PM

Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Fairfax County is a 2200 acre established as a habitat for bald eagles in 1969. During the spring and summer bird watchers by the thousands come and spend time looking for eagles, blue herons and over 200 species of birds.In the winter time it is a great place to walk and enjoy solitude. The shoreline looks out across the Potomac River and Belmont Bay. The refuge is located just a few miles from Lorton and Fort Belvoir.When I took this photo I started humming the Mama's and Papa's song "On A Winters Day"
"All the leaves are … (14 comments)

things to do in va: It's Tacky Tour Time-Faifax County Christmas Lights Are Over the Top - 12/12/09 08:37 AM

It is holiday tacky tour time. Say that three times fast! Throughout Northern Virginia you can find a wide range of holiday lights. Every year our family heads out on the holiday "tacky tour" to find the houses that are just a little bit over the top. It is amazing the creativity that some families have and of course the electric bills that go along with it. If you don't have time to put together your own Fairfax County Tacky Tour you can follow the list and map prepared by Holly Zell. … (14 comments)

things to do in va: Work Off the Excess Calories-Explore Nothern Virginia& DC This Weekend - 11/27/09 03:36 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 can never go wrong with a day at the National Zoo. Everyone wants to see the Panda Bears. With the fall weather the crowds have thinned and the animals are out enjoying the cooler weather. Wander the grounds Arlington National Cemetery. The views from Arlington House, the changing of the … (8 comments)

things to do in va: Speechless Sunday-Honey Did You Write Down the Number of Our Bus? - 11/08/09 12:04 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 Virginia. If you are coming to the DC area for a visit make sure you put Mount Vernon on your list of places to visit. These folks did!
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things to do in va: PCS to Fort Belvoir-Take a Walk on the Wild Side - 09/07/09 02:09 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 1,300 acres of dedicated wildlife refuges as part of the base property as well. The largest piece of the refugee established in 1980 is the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge on the north post. The trail offers nine miles of walking paths through a variety of wildlife habitat and includes a … (3 comments)

things to do in va: Schools out For Summer and We All Know What that Means - 06/18/09 12:56 PM

things to do in va: Fort Belvoir-Visit The Home of the First Commander in Chief - 05/30/09 01:36 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, Location! Sitting on the best piece of property that any one could have ipicture is Mount Vernon the home of George Washington. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to picture the prominent colonist in the 1770’s sitting on the back porch watching the large mast ships headed into the … (3 comments)

things to do in va: Planning Ahead for A Visit to Washington DC Area Attractions - 05/15/09 07:01 AM

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 about the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial but there are plenty of others to enjoy as well. While your here you might want to put these on your to do list as well.
You can never go wrong with a day at the National Zoo. Everyone wants to see … (9 comments)

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