Park Views: Theodore Roosevelt Side Trail and Pulpit Rock
Teddy Roosevelt loved to hike, and Rock Creek Park was his favorite place to do it while president. We’re taking a look at one of his favorite spots and the trail that leads there and bears his name in another installment of Park Views. Let’s head on down the Theodore Roosevelt Side Trail and see what we find.
Continue reading “Park Views: Theodore Roosevelt Side Trail and Pulpit Rock”Park Views: Rock Creek Park’s Miller Cabin
Those who’ve traveled through Rock Creek Park just north of Military Road may have seen a small wood structure set between the creek and Beach Drive. It’s known as Miller Cabin, and it provides a unique glimpse into DC’s past. But why is it even here? Let’s take a closer look.
Continue reading “Park Views: Rock Creek Park’s Miller Cabin”Park Views: Piney Branch Parkway
If you drive through Northwest Washington, DC, chances are you may have found yourself on Piney Branch Parkway, an offshoot of the more well-known Beach Drive. It’s a nice drive, but how does it measure up on foot? We’re taking a closer look in today’s Park Views.
Continue reading “Park Views: Piney Branch Parkway”Park Views: A Walk To Boulder Bridge
I walked to Boulder Bridge along Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park today. It’s one of my favorite areas of the park and gave me a great chance to mess around with my new GoPro.
Continue reading “Park Views: A Walk To Boulder Bridge”A Walk at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Just a few blocks from a freeway and five miles from the U.S. Capitol sits Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. This small, often-ignored park is one of the most unique in the DC area, and is a great choice for an afternoon of easily accessible outdoor exploring.
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