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Marine Corps War Memorial & Netherlands Carillon (George Washington Memorial Parkway, VA)

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial, dedicated in 1954, recreates the iconic scene of a 1945 photograph of six U.S. Marines raising an American flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Today the beautiful memorial (also known as the … Continue reading →

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Arlington House & Arlington National Cemetery, VA

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – Northern Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery occupies a prized piece of real estate, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. At 624 acres, the sloping hillsides contain the graves of thousands of American military veterans, … Continue reading →

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Gulf Branch Trail (Arlington, VA)

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Terminating at a multi-tiered waterfall, the Gulf Branch Trail follows one of northern Virginia’s several lush stream valleys from Glebe Road Park in Arlington to the Potomac River. The Gulf Branch Nature Center, situated roughly halfway through the hike, offers … Continue reading →

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Zachary Taylor Trail (Zachary Taylor Park, VA)

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Dropping more than 200 feet over the course of a mile, the Zachary Taylor Trail follows Donaldson Run from its source to the Military Road in Arlington, Virginia. The wooden path is partly paved, and a southern spur route offers … Continue reading →

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Donaldson Run Trail and Loop (Arlington, VA)

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Bearing westward from Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia, Donaldson Run is the third notable tributary feeding into the Potomac River. Like its neighbors—Spout Run, Windy Run, and Pimmit Run—Donaldson Run cuts through rocky bluffs, with the last half-mile punctuated by minor … Continue reading →

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Windy Run Trail (Windy Run Park, VA)

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Arlington, Virginia’s Windy Run Trail offers a brief, scenic jaunt with four creek crossings, culminating at the base of one of the Washington, DC area’s best waterfalls. Starting at N. Kenmore Street, the nearly half-mile trail drops more than 120 … Continue reading →

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Custis Trail (Arlington, VA)

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

There’s not much to the Custis Trail, which spends the majority of its time following Interstate 66 through suburban Arlington County, Virginia. But it’s popular with runners and bikers as a connector route—the 4.4-mile route serves as a shortcut between … Continue reading →

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Rough Trail (Glencarlyn Park, VA)

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Identified on select maps as the “Rough Trail,” this little-known hike through Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, Virginia (see here for more on the park) is aptly-named: it’s narrow, hard-to-follow, and plagued with fallen trees, roots, and brush. The upside is … Continue reading →

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Glencarlyn Park (Arlington County Parks, VA)

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

For a suburban destination, Glencarlyn Park in Arlington, Virginia is a nice one. The 96-acre park can be approached from multiple directions and boasts a dense network of hiking trails of varying difficulty. The focal point is a pleasant stream … Continue reading →

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Lubber Run Trail (Lubber Run Park, VA)

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Far from Arlington’s finest, the Lubber Run Trail nonetheless offers a pleasant, paved stroll through a pretty stream valley south of Ballston, Virginia. The namesake creek is flanked by thousands of gray stones, and a series of minor dips make … Continue reading →

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