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 DAYS ago

5 Parks Where You Can See Lots of Wildlife

Parks, Our Favorite Parks, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve | 3 WEEKS 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 | 3 WEEKS 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 | 3 WEEKS ago

Manassas National Battlefield Park

5 Fun Parks Around DC for History Buffs

Step back in time.

Alexandria, Montgomery County, Parks, Our Favorite Parks | 3 WEEKS 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 | 6 MONTHS ago

12 Offbeat Holiday Activities Around DC

National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, Holiday Events, National Christmas Tree | 2 YEARS ago

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 | 4 YEARS ago