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  • Library of Congress Jefferson Building | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    5 Reasons to Visit the Library of Congress Jefferson Building

    / March 29, 2022 / 7 Comments

    The Library of Congress Jefferson Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC!  There are plenty of reasons to visit this library, but here are my top five: It’s Free!…

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  • Kinderdijk Molens | Adventures with Shelby
    Europe,  Netherlands,  Travel

    Day Trip from Rotterdam: Kinderdijk Windmill Village

    / March 4, 2022 / 5 Comments

    Kinderdijk is a village just up the river from Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  While staying in Rotterdam, I took a day to travel to Kinderdijk and explore…

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  • Bearfence Mountain Trail on Skyline Drive, Virginia | Adventures with Shelby
    Hikes,  United States,  Virginia

    Hiking Bearfence Mountain Trail on Skyline Drive

    / February 18, 2022 / 5 Comments

    I recently spent a girls weekend in Orange County and we wanted to do a nearby trail.  My friend suggested the Bearfence Mountain trail loop on Skyline Drive.  Located in between the Swift…

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  • Christmas in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
    Holidays,  Washington DC

    Christmas in DC: Top Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

    / November 25, 2021 / 13 Comments

    I can’t believe it is already about to be Christmas already – this year has flown by!  There are lots of fun things to do in DC to celebrate Christmas and the holiday…

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  • Harpers Ferry, WV | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States

    Day Trip from DC: Harpers Ferry

    / November 12, 2021 / 11 Comments

    While looking up trails and parks in the area, I came across Harpers Ferry!  Harpers Ferry is located right where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers converge at the corners of Maryland, Virginia, and…

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  • Leaf Peeping | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  United States,  Washington DC

    A Guide to Leaf Peeping near Washington, DC

    / November 5, 2021 / 7 Comments

    The leaves changed a bit later this year but it’s official!  It is leaf-peeping season!  Here’s my guide to leaf peeping in and around Washington, DC. National Mall The National Mall is always…

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  • Biplane Ride in Northern Virginia | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Virginia

    Biplane Ride in Northern Virginia

    / October 28, 2021 / 3 Comments

    During our honeymoon this summer, my husband wanted to book a ride on a small plane to go to one of the remote islands off the coast of Puerto Rico.  Unfortunately, as they…

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  • Van Gogh Immersive Experience | Adventures with Shelby
    Travel,  Washington DC

    Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Washington, DC

    / October 14, 2021 / 5 Comments

    If you haven’t already seen ads for the Van Gogh Immersive Experience, this crazy exhibition is currently in 10 US cities and 4 European cities (a few locations already finished the exhibition).  In…

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  • Rock Creek Park, DC | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    Hiking Rock Creek Park in the Fall

    / October 6, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Rock Creek Park is one of my favorite parks in DC!  Founded in 1890, the park is located in the upper NW quadrant of DC.  Within its 1,700 acres, this park offers more…

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  • US National Arboretum in the Fall | Adventures with Shelby
    United States,  Washington DC

    Autumn Visit at the US National Arboretum

    / October 1, 2021 / 6 Comments

    One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much…

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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
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One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!  The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.  The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC.

While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.  The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!  It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing to me.  

US National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

 


In the fall, the arboretum is sprawling with beautiful yellow wildflowers!  The Capitol columns in the central part look extra stunning framed by these bright flowers.  This is one of the most iconic parts of the park.  

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby

These Corinthean columns stand in the middle of 20 acres of open meadows.  The columns as well as the steps they sit on used to be part of the US Capitol!  They were ultimately moved because of a flaw in design with the dome appearing too large in proportion to the columns.  They were relocated to their current home at the arboretum in the 1980s.

Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby
Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum | Adventures with Shelby

The US National Arboretum is huge!  I have been several times and still not explored each area yet.  Some highlights of the park include the Asian Collection, the Azalea Collection, the Friendship Garden, and the Bonsai & Penjing Museum.  Check out their opening hours and more information on the USNA website.

 


Have you ever visited the US National Arboretum?  What was your favorite part?

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Adventures with Shelby
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