Many people shun high summer in Washington. And when wildfire smoke merges with our usual brew of heat and humidity, the out of doors do not beckon. Indeed, on the…
Tag: Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Smithsonian Associates — Rescheduled)
Spend a spring morning exploring the verdant wooded trails of Rock Creek Park with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley.
Autumn Abundance & 5 Quirky Ways to Celebrate It
Autumn in the “City of Trees,” and from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, is one long season of flowering, fruiting and vibrant color. Celebrate this magical time in some quirky ways!
Rock Creek Park: A Nature and History Walk (Guided Walk — Smithsonian Associates)
The walk begins near Peirce Mill, the historic and recently restored grist mill that celebrates the region’s agrarian past.
May Musings
Take a virtual spring stroll through Rock Creek Park under the newly leafed canopy. The wild azaleas are blooming and the wood thrush is back!
Become a Winter Wanderer in the “City of Trees”
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” Winter in Washington offers unparalleled beauty to the trained eye.
Autumn in Washington: An Embarrassment of Riches
Here is my first blog post, written on a sunny and colorful October day in Washington, DC. I hope you’re finding solace in autumn beauty wherever you live!