While every day is a great day to be kind to Mother Nature, April 22nd is an especially great day to show appreciation! This year marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, a global celebration of fostering the beautiful world we call home. Every tree. Bodies of water big and small. All animals - from…
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Need To Know Cicada Bingo Plan Your Trip “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." - Dr. Maya Angelou Love. Sweet, sweet, love. Since the beginning of time, all things that are capable of feeling love have chased it to…
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There is one thing that every music and performing arts lover familiar to the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC region can agree on – and that is the indelible fact that there is nothing quite like a show under the stars at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park dedicated to the Performing Arts…
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The buds on my pear tree are preparing to burst. Daffodils and hyacinth 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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Everyone loves the gourmet restaurants, great shopping, and one-of-a-kind experiences at Mosaic, Merrifield's hip and trendy urban village. But did you know that there are some seriously Instagrammable murals hiding between stairwells, walls, and alleyways throughout the complex? Break out your…
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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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Spring is officially on its way, and outdoor patios are open and ready to serve you! But, for those of us who have a four-legged member of the family, finding somewhere to eat can bring its own sets of challenges. Luckily, Fairfax County has an abundance of restaurants offering dog-friendly…
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Time is flying by, and we're already headed into March - which means spring is upon us. Bring on the blooming flowers, green grass, singing birds, and sunshine! Warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in Fairfax County. Here is your go-to-guide for things to do this month. Be…
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Fairfax County is blessed with an enormous array of incredible attractions, but it goes without saying that George Washington’s Mount Vernon is one of the most popular sites in the county. In fact, as the residence of our first President, it is also the most visited historic home in America…
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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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