Some shorter, “fun” posts that I’ve published over at Greater Greater Washington over the past several months. Over there, they call this the “Living Urbanism” beat.
Achoo! Every spring, we’re treated to a new round of social media posts blaming “botanical sexism” for seasonal allergies. It’s a tempting tale, especially for those inclined to find a systematic abuse of power hiding behind every wrong.
Take a hike…by bus
Taking the bus can help you avoid all kinds of traffic headaches in greater Washington — even weekend traffic at Shenandoah National Park. Two local hiking clubs charter buses to bring people on outdoor adventures outside of DC on most weekends.
Mosquitoes, already? Blame cars
Maybe you, too, have already swatted away – or worse, been bitten by – mosquitoes despite the early date on the calendar. Usually, mosquitoes are a problem only in DC’s notoriously damp late summer, and especially given the bitter winter that just passed. If you’re in central DC, you might be able to blame cars, or more specifically underground parking garages, for creating year-round mosquito sanctuaries.
Where to watch trains in the Washington region
A few years ago, our contributors offered up suggestions of places to enjoy train views around town. Continued development along the region’s rail corridors now means there are new spots to combine food and drink with a side of railroad views – perfect locations to observe trains, perhaps with summer visitors.
Multi-use trails around the Washington region come in many different shapes and sizes. Here are several types of trails graded on a scale from 1 to 3 stars.
