Parks & Trails Archives

Lake Needwood: Boats, Zipline, Trails, Fishing & More

August 9, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Lake Needwood, nestled in Rock Creek Regional Park, is a 75-acre gem for boaters and fishers alike. But there is …

August 2, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Watermelon Park is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains right along the Shenandoah River. This is a …

June 4, 2022May 31, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Last weekend, I decided to take my kids on a fun adventure, close to nature, in order to give them …

April 29, 2022April 26, 2022 by Michaela Lee

There may be nothing more rewarding on a hike than to end up at a waterfall! And that’s exactly what …

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

If you’ve driven between North Arlington and DC across the Chain Bridge and wondered about the small parking lot on …

July 9, 2022April 20, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Bladensburg Waterfront Park recently popped up while searching for a local place in Prince George’s County to go kayaking. The …

June 27, 2022April 19, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Seneca Creek State Park, located in northern Montgomery County, has over 6,300 acres of land that run along 14 miles …

March 27, 2022March 22, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Spring has finally sprung, and with my daughter’s budding interest in nature, we decided to check out Huntley Meadows Park …

March 14, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

Here we’ll look at the best parks in Annandale, Virginia, as well as some parks near Annandale that are definitely …

June 13, 2022March 11, 2022 by OK Editorial Team

It’s cherry blossom time in DC and that means it’s time to plot when and where to see the blooms! …