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Now that summer is in full swing, how about a lazy tube ride down the Shenandoah River. Not enough adrenalin? How about tubing down the white water on Potomac River?
Take a 2 hour self-guided float down either the calm Shenandoah River, or the faster paced Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, WV.
The Shenandoah float is great [...]
In 1878, two men and a boy were looking for caves to explore when one felt a cool breeze coming up from a hole. For four hours, they moved the loose rocks and dug. Once the opening was large enough, they slid down a rope into the cave. Much to their surprise, they discovered the [...]
Mousetrap Lighter, the world will beat a path to your door.
In 1932, George Blaisdell took a cumbersome, flimsily-built and unsightly Austrian cigarette lighter and reworked it by adding a hinged metal case. The new lighter could be operated with one hand and the chiminey design protected the flame in windy conditions. The following year, Blaisdell [...]
See over 30 different species of butterflies from Asia, North, Central and South America flying freely (indoors) among tropical plants in a lush garden environment.
Watch and learn about the butterfly’s life cycle — from egg, to caterpillar, to adult butterfly emerging from their cocoons in a tropical garden setting.
Brookside Gardens in suburban Wheaton, MD [...]
From the Revolutionary War to Iraq, the National Museum of the Marine Corps displays over 1,000 artifacts and memorabilia of the Marine Corps and their proud history. With close to 120,00 feet of exhibit space visitors can explore some of the major battles where the Marines earned their reputation - Iwo Jima and the flag raising [...]
May was National Bike Month and as a biker, I thought I’d provide some fun information about biking DC’s sites and the surrounding area, plus offer a few great resources.
The DC area is a fun place for biking. Within an hour or so drive from the Mall, you can find hundreds of miles of trails, paths [...]
From the hustle and bustle of urban DC and National Mall, to the beauty of the Virginia wineries and hourse country, Skyline Drive overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and Annapolis to name a few, DC is a great combination of city, suburban and rural areas all within a short drive. If you’d [...]
Just 15 minutes to north of DC is one of our region’s most beautiful attractions, Great Falls Park.
The park offers 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, great places to picnic, some challenging rock climbing, and horseback riding (if you bring your own horse). If you are into kayaking, get ready for some fun and [...]
I was once told. “…They include rain, snow, bird droppings and idiots.” While I’m not sure I agree with the last one, the true adrenaline junkie / daredevil is typically drawn to sports like skydiving.
About an hour and a half southwest of Washington in Orange, VA is Orange Skydiving. On most days, certified instructors and [...]
12th Annual Bunnyland
Butler’s Orchard in suburban Germantown, Maryland is a family-owned 300-acre farm where you can pick your own fruit, vegetables and flowers. They also sell jams & jellies, honey, maple syrup, gourmet condiments, apple cider and hand-made gifts.
While the picking season doesn’t start until late May with strawberries, over the Easter season, your [...]
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