Rachel Cooper, Author at Washingtonian

Deep Creek Lake, three hours from DC, is the place to rent any type of watercraft—whether a jet ski or a pontoon boat.

News | Things to Do

4 Lakeside Getaways for Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking, and More

Rent a waterfront house and do whatever floats your boat.

Weekend Getaways, Getaways, Deep Creek Lake, lake | 5 months ago

5 Parks Where You Can See Lots of Wildlife

Parks, Our Favorite Parks, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve | 5 months ago

Seneca Creek State Park. Photograph of Seneca Creek State Park by Skip Brown

7 Parks for Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, and More

Our favorite parks for getting out on the water.

Rockville, Montgomery County, Parks, Our Favorite Parks | 6 months ago

Photograph of Jones Point park by Angela B. Pan.

3 Places Where You Can Go for a Walk Along the Water

Stunning views and cool breezes.

Alexandria, Parks, Our Favorite Parks, Jones Point Park | 6 months ago

Manassas National Battlefield Park

5 Fun Parks Around DC for History Buffs

Step back in time.

Alexandria, Montgomery County, Parks, Our Favorite Parks | 6 months ago

DC Travel Guide | Things to Do

The 5 Best Winter Hikes and Walks Around Washington DC

We've got recommendations for every type of hike, from wildlife spotting to scenic views.

Travel, hiking, Winter Fun, Hikes | 11 months ago

12 Offbeat Holiday Activities Around DC

National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, Holiday Events, National Christmas Tree | Nov 29, 2016

Why You Should Hike the Billy Goat Trail

With uphill climbing on this trail, it's not your average walk in the park.

Great Getaways, Day Trips, Great Walks | May 4, 2015