Sunsets are kind of my thing. I go out for sunset nearly every night at my home. I can see west from an elevated spot on my front stoop. But I can also go in the backyard and watch the colors the sunset brings to the eastern and southern skies. Whether you're visiting for a couple’s weekend or a…
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Each neighborhood in Fairfax County has a unique appeal that makes it an attraction all its own. Alexandria/Mount Vernon area has its historic significance. Reston has its artsy vibe. And Falls Church has its Vietnamese food. And McLean? McLean has its location. McLean may not be as glitzy or as…
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If you look at a map of all the local and regional trails in Fairfax County, it is quite possible that, wherever you are in the county, you’re closer to a trail than a Starbucks. And that includes all those stealth Starbucks hiding out in Safeways and Targets and hotels. There are trails in parks…
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Whether you come to the National Capital Region for a business meeting, a sport gathering or reunion, one of the overriding goals is to strengthen connections. Just taking a trip together establishes a common bond. But once you’ve made all the effort to travel together as a group, you can elevate…
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The buds on my pear tree are preparing to burst. Daffodils and hyacinths are pushing up through the ground. And perennial herbs are regenerating in the garden. As winter’s chill retreats, the entire National Capital Area is being transformed by spring. Of course, the famous transformation is when…
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International Women’s Day is March 8, but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. America celebrated the centennial of the ratification of the 19th…
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Visit any major city in the US and it could cost you $20 per person just to visit their art museum. Visit Washington, DC, however, and you can tour major art galleries, all the Smithsonian museums, and the city’s iconic monuments for free. It’s a little-known, but budget-friendly, fact. And get…
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In the 67 years he walked the earth, George Washington perhaps made more of an impact than nearly any other historical figure in America. He battled a king and won. He founded a new country—one that many would argue is the greatest country on earth. And he set the precedent for the many presidents…
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Even in our darkest times, love is all around us. Civil War-era Northern Virginia illustrates many of these examples. During a time of great division, people helped each other. Soldiers were buoyed by the romantic letters they wrote home. Women took grave risks for love. Humanitarian efforts lifted…
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Michelangelo “saw the angel in the marble”. Marc Chagall believed “great art picks up where nature ends.” And Georgia O’Keefe painted flowers “because they are cheaper than models and don’t move”. Every artist has a unique vision and a unique reason why they create. Art is an expression where…
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