Ways to Enjoy the Spring Weather Outside
- by Brandon Fuller on Friday, March 13, 2009
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Enjoy One of DC's Scenic Bike Trails
The time is finally arriving when you can get out and enjoy the many outdoor activities our area has to offer before the miserable summer heat sets in and you race from one air conditioned room to another.
The website dc.about.com has done a thorough job of laying out all the different outdoor experiences available in our area.
Among the hiking paths listed by the site are the Rock Creek Trail, Great Falls, Sugarloaf Mountain and Bull Run Regional Park. You can see all of their trail recommendations HERE.
The site also lists great bike trails like the Capital Crescent Trail and the Mt. Vernon Trail. I’ve ridden on both of these trails, as well as the Rock Creek Trail, and I highly recommend them. They are all very safe with lots of nature to admire while you ride. You can read more about them HERE.
This weekend I’d like to try kayaking somewhere in the area. I’ve seen the kayakers down in Georgetown by the Potomac and it looks very relaxing. There are apparently lots of choices for kayaking, you can see them all HERE.
Whatever you do this weekend, make sure you take some time to get outside and enjoy the weather. Just make sure you don’t leave a footprint by leaving garbage behind or harming the natural environment.
Photo Credit: CC Licensed by Flickr user P_R_
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Brandon Fuller has written 178 stories on this site.
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
