Elizabeth Byrne: Arlington, VA Real Estate News

  Trolley Trestle Speaks of the Past   There is a national park in Glen Echo, MD, a popular amusement park and a center for arts, built in 1891. It is one of the most enchanting places for kids and adults to visit (for more photos, click here). During my last trip to the park, I took a photo of t...

Fun Events for the Entire Family - Glen Echo Park, MD and Arlington, VA Weekend is almost here. Are you looking for something fun to do with your family? These two events will provide lots of fun for people of all ages. They are located at two of my favorite parks in the area, Glen Echo and Potom...

Meet Cirrus, Orion, and Ziggy (from left to right) This week is a Spring break for my kids, so yesterday, I took them and their friends to the Washington, DC National Zoo. We go to the Zoo frequently, but see it in a different light each time we visit. I snapped this photo during lunch time at t...

One of the best things about Arlington, VA is its location. Within just a few minutes, you can be in Washington, DC or Maryland. Before moving to Virginia, I lived in Washington, DC and Maryland, discovering many great things about each place. Last Saturday, I decided to visit Glen Echo Park in M...

After a rainy morning, we had a beautiful afternoon, temperature in 70s. I have decided to grab my camera and look for something old in my area: old building, perhaps like one of the old barns Rob Thomas beautifully captures on his camera. I haven't found any barns around Washington, DC, but I ha...

Another rainy day in my town, not much to do but read and contemplate - my favorite way to spend weekends. It seems many of you have been doing the same today, as I see quotes popping up all around ActiveRain. My theme today is "live with passion", encouraged by Tony Robbins, one of my favorite m...

Many of Arlington, VA residents have already left town in search of Easter Bunnies in other parts of the country, but for those who are spending this weekend at home, here are some places where you and your kids may have some fun this Saturday:  QUINCY PARK 1201 North Quincy StreetArlington, Virg...

Each day, as I walk with my dog at one of Arlington, VA parks, I notice more flowers in bloom. For those of you who live in northern states, and have not had a chance to enjoy the wonders of Spring yet, here are some photos for you. Just imagine yourself walking through this enchanting park. Have...

  My friend, Roy Kelley, is a master of flower photography. He is also a big promoter of the Brookside Gardens in Maryland. If you have a chance, stop by this amazing place, take lots of pictures, and share them with your ActiveRain friends. Also, make sure you visit Roy's posts each day - you wi...

For those of you who like to walk, there are many great parks to explore in Arlington, Virginia. The weather was georgous on Sunday, so I decided to take a walk at one of my favorite places, Potomac Overlook Park (map). This is one of the best kept secrets in Arlington, VA.  The park is surrounde...