When I first started dating my now husband, he mocked me for living across the river in Alexandria. “Actually,” I told him. “Alexandria was part of the capital city’s original parameters.” In fact, the original boundary markers, 40 of them, still stand where the original surveyors, as outlined by George Washington, placed them in 1792 and 1793. They were laid out a mile apart in D.C.’s famous diamond shape, designating the new capital city’s 100-square-mile location. They’re the oldest federal monuments in the country—and, given that they’re tucked away in people’s backyards, amid Potomac River brambles, behind cemetery tombstones, under a lighthouse, even hidden in plain sight along some of the region’s busiest roadways, they make for a perfect treasure hunt. That’s what David and I did. Over the course of two summers, we biked to every single one of them. And he proposed to me on the last one…
Discover Delmarva’s Beach Hikes
Don’t complain it’s too hot to explore the great outdoors. Hit the trail at one of these fabulous beach destinations.
Baltimore Moments
We’re so used to taking in entire scenes, with trees and cars and buildings and everything in between. But sometimes, getting close provides a whole new light on a place. Here are some detailed looks at Baltimore.
Seven Best-Kept Secrets of Northern Virginia
Washingtonians love to make a fuss about having to cross a river to reach Virginia—and some make that an excuse to never come. But they are missing out on a wealth of sights and activities in the Commonwealth. Here are some gems that resident Virginians might not even know about.
Five Fabulous Winter Hikes
Yes, the trees may look drab and spindly, and the sky a depressing gray. Snow may be in the forecast and all you want to do is snuggle up next to a warm fire and hibernate. But bundle up with your warmest winter coat and hat, because winter is a wonderful time to hit the trails. You’ll be amazed at everything going on. Seriously.