Freshen up your at-home garden with help from Mount Vernon Estate
From its online Historic Plant & Garden Sale to virtual workshops, the beloved site is making it easy to feel the spirit of spring during the global pandemic.
Calling all hiking enthusiasts (and aspiring ones!): Join Wanderbirds for great trails and new friendships
The Wanderbirds, a local, all-volunteer club, organizes hikes every Sunday of the year in the DMV—and has been since 1934.
5 kid-friendly hikes to try in Northern Virginia
Maybe you were an avid hiker pre-kids. But even with that baby-in-a-backpack Bjorn made for hiking, sometimes you just need an easy trail. Here are five places the kids—and you—can stretch your legs worry-free.
3 dog-friendly hiking trails in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC
Going for a walk doesn’t have to be limited to the neighborhood. Take your pooch on a local hike for even more fun and exercise.
A NoVA local shares her experience of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
I quit my job to hike the Appalachian Trail. But you can get (almost) the same benefits if you hit the trail in a less-dramatic fashion.
4 unique bike rides that offer more than just mileage in the DMV
From pub crawls on a group-cycling vehicle to vintage-themed rides, these local bike groups will welcome you with open arms when social distancing comes to an end.