Thousands of Lotuses Bloom in Washington DC at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is such a gem in Washington DC and it’s FREE. I went all the way to Thailand to boat around in a lake of lotus flowers, but this huge garden of lotuses was right in my backyard! Lotus at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens One of the main...
The Perfect Day Trip from New York Lavender by the Bay
Lavender by the Bay Long Island New York For as long as I can remember I've wanted to see the lavender fields in France. Then I finally found a lavender field in New York that’s driving distance from Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Lavender by the Bay is literally the...
10 Day Trips from Washington DC Perfect for Summer
We are fortunate to have so many day trip and weekend trip options surrounding Washington DC in Maryland and Virginia. So why not pack in your car and take a few quick day trips from DC to take in nature and explore what the surrounding areas have to offer. Here’s a...
Why You Assateague Island Should Be on Your Bucket List
To me, summer always means beach time! And Assateague Island is probably my favorite beach near Washington DC in Maryland. Why do I love it so much? Because there’s no boardwalk and it’s super wide beach with plenty of space to spread out. And did I mention there...
Lavender Farm in Virginia is in Full Bloom!
I read about Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Virginia a number of years ago but never made it out here for their lavender field. At about 1 hour from Washington DC, this lavender farm in Virginia is perfect for a day trip. Seven Oaks Lavender Farm is super family...
