I hiked Old Rag on Sunday. I have been anxious about this hike because there is so much build up online about how tough it is and how exhausted you’ll be. I was worried about not being able to finish it or getting too tired through and struggling. Long story short, the hike was fantastic.Continue reading “Hiking Old Rag”
Category Archives: Photo Day Trips
Harper’s Ferry – Loudoun Heights
Friday saw a lovely day hike of the Virginia side of Harper’s Ferry. The Loudoun Heights Lollipop has been on my list of hikes for a while and I finally got tired of waiting on friends to come along. Hiking on a Friday was wonderful, I saw a total of 6 people on the hike.Continue reading “Harper’s Ferry – Loudoun Heights”
Hiking Raven Rocks
Saturday saw another group hike with some outdoor-minded co-workers and my apartment friends. We met up at the Raven Rocks trailhead at 8AM and were back by noon. This hike has been on my list since I moved here, and it wasn’t nearly as challenging as I expected. The hike follows the portion of theContinue reading “Hiking Raven Rocks”
50th Anniversary – Apollo 11
The 50th anniversary of the moon landings – Apollo 11 – was a few weeks ago. The Smithsonian hosted a special event where the Washington Monument was used as a projection screen for the Saturn V launch and moon landing. It was spectacular. The sound during the rocket launch caused the ground I was sittingContinue reading “50th Anniversary – Apollo 11”
Cherry Blossoms
Last weekend was the start of peak cherry blossoms blooming in Washington DC. I rode the Metro in with some friends, and we walked around the Tidal Basin and then had brunch in Adams Morgan. ISO 200 | f/8 | 1/500 | 70mm ISO 200 | f/8 | 1/400 | 135mm ISO 200 | f/8Continue reading “Cherry Blossoms”
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is one of those places that I didn’t care for growing up. In high school we went through as part of our Virginia vacation and I found it just did not compare to the wonders out west, like the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, or any others. The light was flat, theContinue reading “Shenandoah National Park”
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is a small park in Fairfax County at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and I-495 on the Potomac River. The park is nice enough, and it has a lovely waterfall. The waterfall is a short hike and it isn’t too crowded (for a Friday morning). Sadly, the people that frequent thisContinue reading “Scott’s Run Nature Preserve”
Shenandoah River State Park
Friday saw what was originally last weekend’s plan – Shenandoah River State Park. This park is in the Shenandoah valley, right past Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal, nestled along a few bends in the Shenandoah river. I definitely need to go camping at this park. They have cabins, tent sites, and yurts. One ofContinue reading “Shenandoah River State Park”
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Park
The rains ruined a perfectly good proposed Saturday outing out to Shenandoah. The compromise? A quick Sunday morning hike to the Potomac at Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Park, a part of NOVA Parks. Judging from the NOVA Parks cover photo, I need to go back because I don’t have to be on the river’s edge. Continue reading “Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Park”
Mason Neck State Park
State park visit number one of Virginia is in the books. Mason Neck State Park is east, on Belmont Bay off the Potomic River near Lorton. According to their website, it the entire region is known for birds, in particular bald eagles. I didn’t think I saw any, but reviewing my photos today showed oneContinue reading “Mason Neck State Park”
Ben There Shot That 