Taking the canvas outside
Fredericksburg plein air painter Jenna Anderson on why she steps out of the studio.
The sanctity of the front porch
NVM’s culture and lifestyle writer waxes poetic about front porches.
Seven spots for fishing, boating and water sports
Summer is meant to be spent waterside, and that’s not just limited to the pool.
Find your competitive edge in rowing
T.C. Williams rowing coach and Alexandria Community Rowing masters rower Andrea Huggins shares her love for the sport.
How outdoorsy are you?
From ideal camping trips to favorite energizing snacks, we asked Northern Virginians about their love (and loathing) of the great outdoors. Here’s how they responded.
Stargazing 101 in Northern Virginia
For insight into the night sky, we turned to an astrophysics professor and the director of the George Mason University Observatory.