Yep, it's that time of year again! Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour at 2am Sunday. After forgetting one year, I made it a habit to turn the clock back the night before. Hope you're having a great week and we'll see you on Friday!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Washington Monument Trivia
We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Thanks
for stopping by to check out our blog- where you can find helpful info, news,
and maybe a few new discoveries about the Washington, DC area. Here are a
couple of facts about the Washington Monument:
There are 898 steps to the top of the monument,
and 193 memorial
stones line the inside of the monument as gifts from the 50 states and
many foreign governments. The steps are closed to the public, who instead utilize an elevator. The elevator in the monument moves at a blinding speed of 500 feet in slightly under 70 seconds. Whoosh!
stones line the inside of the monument as gifts from the 50 states and
many foreign governments. The steps are closed to the public, who instead utilize an elevator. The elevator in the monument moves at a blinding speed of 500 feet in slightly under 70 seconds. Whoosh!
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Another Earthquake Strikes Japan?
Japan has had a rough time with natural disasters the last few years. Early Saturday, another earthquake struck the east coast of Japan. Thankfully the center of the quake (which struck at 2:00 a.m. Tokoyo Time) was far offshore. Yes...no damage was reported and it was a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
This Day in History
We hope everyone is having a spectacular week in Washington
DC! It’s always interesting to take a glance back at the past and see what events
took place. Here’s what happened this day in history-
1864 - During the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Gen. Samuel R. Curtis defeated the Confederate forces in Missouri that were under Gen. Stirling Price.
1910 - Blanche S. Scott became the first woman to make a public solo airplane flight in the United States.
1915 - The first U.S. championship horseshoe tourney was held in Kellerton, IA.
1915 - Approximately 25,000 women demanded the right to vote with a march in New York City, NY.
1929 - In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged starting the stock-market crash that began the Great Depression.
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Monday, October 21, 2013
Fletcher’s Cove
Fletcher’s Cove or as some might say- Fletcher’s
Boathouse, is a bike and boat rental facility along the Potomac River. It’s a
perfect place to enjoy some fishing, cycling, or maybe a restful picnic. You can pick up
a fishing license there and any bait or tackle you might need. The river has a
wide variety of fish such as walleye, catfish, striped bass, and shad. Enjoy a
day at the Cove!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Parks Reopen in DC
Just a quick note to say all the
National Parks, memorials, Smithsonian museums, visitor centers, National Zoo, and
monuments were reopened Thursday after being closed the last two weeks. The National
Art Gallery and the Sculpture Garden should also be reopening today. Great news
if you’re visiting or live in Washington, DC!
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wolf Trap Performing Arts
As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap
plays a valuable role in both the local and national performing arts communities.
A typical season at Wolf Trap includes something for everyone with performances
ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to orchestra, dance, theatre, and
opera, as well as innovative performance art and multimedia presentations. In
concert October 24th, Sam Bush and his masterful fusion of bluegrass and rock!
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