DC’s rich and varied Black history has been intertwined into the fabric of our nation’s capital since the city’s inception. Food has remained a prominent driving force in how we memorialize and celebrate Black culture. While these deep-seeded roots have…
Delicious DC: 5 Swoon-Worthy Spots: January 2024
Happy New Year, All! This year we rang in the new year doing two of our favorite things: traveling and eating. We traveled across the pond to Scotland where we were swept away by Edinburgh’s medieval old town characterized by…
DC Scavenger — The National Mall
The first of a multi-post series with KidFriendly DC takes us to the National Mall, undoubtedly one of the first areas that comes to mind when many think of the nation’s capital. The landscaped strip spanning from the US Capitol…
Five Hidden Histories and Stories on and Around the National Mall
FIVE HIDDEN HISTORIES AND STORIES ON AND AROUND THE NATIONAL MALL Visit secretdcbook.com to discover additional surprises, secrets, and sordid stories about our nation’s capital and its surrounding area. A carousel’s connection to the Civil Rights Movement, an accidental shooting by the…
Secret Washington, DC: THE AWAKENING OF A GIANT
THE AWAKENING OF A GIANT Visit secretdcbook.com to discover additional surprises, secrets, and sordid stories about our nation’s capital and its surrounding area. WHY IS THERE AN ENORMOUS BEARDED MAN EMERGING OUT OF THE EARTH AND INTO THE POTOMAC RIVER? Few adults…
Secret Washington, DC: ONE (MAKE THAT 6,800) FOR THE BOOKS
Additional Stories That Didn’t Make It Into the Book… But Are Every Bit as Wonderful and/or Weird! ONE (MAKE THAT 6,800) FOR THE BOOKS Visit secretdcbook.com to discover additional surprises, secrets, and sordid stories about our nation’s capital and its…
Red Rocks and Beyond: A Guide to Moab and Its Incredible Natural Parks
Often regarded as the gateway to Utah’s astonishing red rock canyon country, Moab serves as an ideal base for hikers, cyclists, kayakers, and nature enthusiasts. Enveloped by imposing crimson sandstones cliffs, striking vistas, and expansive landscapes, the alluring town of Moab couldn’t…
Our Favorite Travel Experiences of 2020
In a year marred by uncertainty, isolation, and loss, I was able to find a lot of joy, and I am extremely grateful for that. For me, 2020 was a year of new beginnings, discovery, and accomplishment. The greatest and…
All American: Exploring Four National Parks in the Southeast USA
“A national park is not a playground. it’s a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature’s own terms.” — Michael Frome, writer, educator, and guardian of the national parks While there’s no denying that the…
London City Guide
London is a dazzling and thrilling metropolis brimming with history, culture, diversity, grandeur, and royalty. The list of things to do, see and experience is inexhaustible; you could visit the city and its environs for months and most likely still…