Do This: National Take a Hike Day (11/17/19)

U.S. National Arboretum
Go hiking at the National Arboretum! (Photo Credit: Jeremy Bailey)

Let’s go hiking!

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Deciphering DC: City Views (Paintings by Elaine S. Wilson)

'Renovating The Capitol (Closed View)'
‘Renovating The Capitol (Closed View)’ by Elaine S. Wilson

Check out these cool plein air oil paintings of DC.

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Excursion: Rock Creek Park to Hellbender

Boulder Bridge
Boulder Bridge @ Rock Creek Park

It’s Spring! Even with a day of snow, it’s time to get outside and explore DC.

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DC in Photos #3

A few recent photos from the @aDCjourney Instagram account!

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DC in Photos #2

A few recent photos from the @aDCjourney Instagram account!

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Excursion: Northwest DC Garden Hike

Path
Path at Tudor Place

What better way to take advantage of the Fall colors, then via a walking tour highlighting DC’s beautiful gardens?

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Deciphering DC: Capitol Stones

Capitol Stones
Capitol Stones @ Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is big enough where you can hike around it dozens of times and still find new spots and trails yet discovered by you.

One such spot is the resting place of the Capitol Stones, and it took me over 10 years living in DC before I heard about it.

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