If you’re familiar with Washington DC, you’ve probably heard of Great Falls. Located about 40 minutes outside of DC between Maryland and Virginia, Great Falls is gorgeous, powerful, and a sight that many visiting Washington DC want to see. Very few people, however, know about Little Falls, which is located on the Potomac River in…
Summer in DC is my favorite season (yes, despite the heat and humidity). While many museum happy hour series happen during the fall and spring, there are a ton of fun things to do in DC that are only happening during the summer. These are things that happen consistently, but I can’t include in my…
DC has some beautiful saucer magnolias, which bloom usually about a week before cherry blossom peak bloom at the Tidal Basin. As someone who loves flowers and has lived in DC for over 17 years, I love when they are in bloom, and know where to see saucer magnolias in DC. They are one of…
Great Falls, located along the Potomac River just outside Washington DC, is an awesome series of waterfall divided between two states: Virginia and Maryland. Each side offers a different experience, with unique views, activities, and history. But they have a lot in common: But how do Great Falls Park in Virginia and Great Falls Tavern…
If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to enjoy the outdoors with your dog near Washington, DC, consider becoming a C&O Canal B.A.R.K. Ranger. This new program at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park near Great Falls Tavern, Maryland, allows you and your furry friend to explore nature, learn about the…
The BARK Ranger program from the National Park Service is a fun way to get out and explore the parks around DC. Thanks to social media, they’ve become a popular activity for animal lovers to do with their dogs, and more local national parks are implementing their own programs. There are currently 13 programs in…