NOVA Parks seeks to preserve local history through the 1863 Fund
With the 1863 Fund, the regional parks association hopes to continue to preserve local historic sites and continue to tell war stories for years to come.
5 places to cut down your own Christmas tree in NoVA
There’s something about picking just the right one—so why not cut it down yourself? Find trees from Fredericksburg to Loudoun County.
Behind the scenes of the Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
We spoke with Meadowlark’s program manager and holiday-display coordinator about this twinkling NoVA tradition.
Arlington’s Netherlands Carillon to be restored by NPS
The project will add three bells to the Netherlands Carillon to upgrade its status to “grand carillon.”
Keep warm under the stars at these 8 campfire events
Eat s’mores, cuddle up with your family and learn more about nature in NoVA’s parks.
Fairfax County resident Michael Applegate volunteers 30 hours a week to Laurel Hill Park
Since retiring in 2016, Marine Corps veteran Michael Applegate has dedicated about 1,200 hours a year to the trails in Laurel Hill Park. Here, we share his story.