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Riverside Camping at Riverbend Park
Families can enjoy camping and night hiking at Riverbend Park. Riverbend Park has over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Trails include a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy exploring many islands in the Potomac River. Serious anglers and families can bring... Continue reading→
Biking the Mount Vernon Trail
Julie and I rented bikes in Old Town last week. We then biked the Mount Vernon Trail to Mount Vernon and back. The trail here is pleasant with some ups and downs that can be a little challenging, but not too tough. The views along the river and through the forest are great. Along the... Continue reading→
Upper King Street Fresh Farmers Market
Upper King Street Fresh Farmers Market is located at King Street Gardens Park, 1806 King Street In 2010, the market is open on Wednesdays, May through October from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m with dates and times subject to change. The Upper King Street Farmers Market offers area residents and commuters the opportunity: to shop... Continue reading→
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Mount Vernon Farmers Market is located at Sherwood Library at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306. In 2010, the market is open Tuesdays, 8:00 am - Noon, May 4 - November 23. Vendors Cibola Farm --- meat Grace’s Pastries --- baked goods Granny’s Gardens --- annual, perennials, cut flowers Laurel Grove Farm --- produce...
Arlington real estate market rebounds!
Here's a snapshot of what's going on in the real estate market in Arlington VA as of April 28, 2010. The median price of homes sold increased sharply after March and at the same time the average number of days on the market decreased. This is a strong indicator that the market is recovering. As... Continue reading→
Prices increasing in Alexandria?
The real estate market in Alexandria VA is showing signs of recovery in Alexandria VA. As the graph shows the average days on the market is going down and at the same time the prices are going up.
Lyon Park Woman’s Club
The Lyon Park Woman's Club was established in 1925 and historically functioned like a traditional woman's club, supporting various charities. Currently, its a neighborhood societal club and members engage in activities that support the Lyon Park Community Center. The Woman's Club sponsors several community events. For example, the club held a fresh produce sale around... Continue reading→
The parks of Lyon Park
The Lyon Park neighborhood has three parks within its boundaries. The Lyon Park parkground is located on North Pershing Drive between North Fillmore and North Garfield Streets. The community has supported the Park as a small children's playground and has maintained its charming character as such. The park is designated as dog-free. The Park and... Continue reading→
Canal at River Towers
The canal at River Towers is one of the many reasons I love this little gem tucked between Mt. Vernon District Park and the Potomac River.
The Birchmere
In some music circles, the reputation of the Birchmere is legendary. The reputation is owning to the fact that many prominent musical careers have been launched from the Birchmere. Birchmere alumni and friends include: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dave Matthews, Vince Gill, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and... Continue reading→