Looking for a peaceful place to travel to get out of the house? All along the George Washington Parkway stretches a path that goes all the way to Washington DC. This distance is frequented by people going at their own pace - from the high speed bicyclist commuter to the power walking local. On the way there are places to picnic / barbeque, waters to fish, and open fields for recreation.
An often overlooked detour is available just before Old Town Alexandria. By taking a pedestrian path onto the Woodrow Wilson Bridge there is a path that hugs the road until arriving at the National Harbor. It starts with a view of a graveyard. Then the panorama delivers a waterfront city skyline juxtapositioned with vehicles driving across the bridge.
Finally after passing the bridge there is a place to sit and enjoy the view, or continue to the National Harbor. Round trip its worth the effort.
Homes at Arcturus are located right on the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. The fish in the Potomac include large-mouth bass, catfish, carp, bluegill, and pickerel just to name a few. Many of the homes here include piers and docks. This area offers grand views of the nearby water. Most of the homes here were built in the 1950's and 1960's.
Fishing the Potomac River near Little Hunting Creek
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Gristmill is a historic location with a body of water. This water orientation makes for a useful conduit to placid waters to fish. Wide mouthed bass can be found here.
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The Springfield Art Guild hosts meetings at the Richard Byrd Public Library
The Springfield Art Guild (SAG) is a nonprofit with a 30 year history. The Springfield Art Guild is a great community for people interested in the arts. With juried shows and classes for both children and adults, the SAG is a great place to appreciate and explore creative thoughts. SAG appreciates and encourages artists. For example, there are scholarships up for grabs for High School students, art exhibitions,
a monthly newsletter published, a monthly meeting hosted, and more.
Lake Accotink
Accotink Park has a huge 493 acres, which include a 55 acre lake. Around the park, you can expect to see views of marsh life and water fowl. Additionally, the facilities here offer rowboat, canoe, and pedal boat rentals, a mini golf course, antique carousel, fishing supplies sale (i.e. bait and tackle), playground and more. Lake Accotink is a great place to get some fresh air and explore.
Hurricane Fishing Charters
Charter fishing on the Chesapeake Bay can be a very relaxing hobby. From the April to December, there Hurricane Fishing Charters offers fishing trips, which can accommodate up to 15 people per trip. These fishing trips include bait, tackle, and licenses. The professionals at Hurricane Fishing Charters have 25 years of experience, which can help for some people new to fishing.
Quantico Orienteering Club
The QOC was established in 1967
Orienteering is a land navigation activity. The Quantico Orienteering Club (QOC) is a great place for outdoor adventures with a variety of course skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The QOC is a nonprofit organization which hosts these open to all events. Whether you choose to go alone, with a group, walk, run, or compete – the option is entirely up to you. Some things you might want to bring with you include your friends, your dog, and your compass.
Pohick Regional Park is on the Mason Neck Peninsula located at 6501 Pohick Bay Drive Lorton, VA 22079. The phone number for Pohick Regional Park is (703) 339-6104. Pohick Regional Park is close to Fort Belvoir and Woodbridge.
Pohick Regional Bay Park sits on the Potomac River and has a boat launch facility. For those interested in freshwater fishing there are Largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, bluegill, crappie, carp and perch in the Potomac River. Other fun water activities here include: canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon boats for rent on the weekends. Pohick Regional Bay Park hosts Pirates Cove Waterpark.
Pohick Regional Bay Park is a great location to have a barbeque at, to hike at, and to camp at. Bald eagles, blue birds, osprey, heron, deer, beavers and river otters can sometimes be seen here. Pohick Regional Bay Park also has a golf coarse, a miniature golf coarse, and disc golf.
A barbeque at Pohick Regional Park
A gathering at Pohick Regional Park
Will and Julie Nesbitt walk a path to the water park at Pohick Regional Park
Live music at Pohick Regional Park
A gentleman fries some food at Pohick Regional Park
Tasty chicken being barbequed at Pohick Regional Park
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
Island Creek is located at 7550 Thomas Grant Drive Alexandria, VA 22315. Island Creek is situated at the South Eastern section of Fairfax County and has nearby roads like Telegraph Rd. and Beulah St. The real estate in this area includes townhouses, condominiums, and single-family detached homes. Island Creek is a short commute away from DC, Fort Belvoir, and Old Town.
The nearest metro stop is Franconia-Springfield Station. The nearest shopping center is at Kingstowne. Island Creek has a community center, tot lot, basketball court, tennis court, nature trails, and pool. Island Creek also has a pond where fishing is permitted.
This back porch faces a tree-lined back yard
Island Creek is near a movie theater at Kingstowne
Northern Virginia has snakeheads, a highly dangerous fish
Island Creek has several paths great for fresh air
Island Creek is a short drive from Old Town
Top Golf is a fun hang out near Island Creek
Island Creek is near the Blue Line metro
This mirror wall adds depth to the unit
Island Creek is near Uno’s Restaurant
The Potomac River has several good fishing locations
Island Creek is available for rentals or sales
There is quite a variety of units at Island Creek
Island Creek is a quiet suburb
Purchasing a home is less expensive in the long run
Short term renting is less risky
A good nearby recreation center is Lee District
Island Creek is near a Coast Guard base
Cameron Run is a fun water park in Eisenhower Valley
Nearby shopping at Kingstowne includes grocery, TJ Maxx, and restaurants
Springfield is close to Island Creek
The Springfield mall is being renovated into an outdoor mall
Right alongside of the George Washington Parkway is a trail that runs parallel. Along the road nearby neighborhoods have outlets that connect to the trail. The trail has slopes, footbridges, and wide open fields. Along the way there are great places to participate in activities like fishing, picnicing, and ultimate frisbee.
The trail starts at the tip of Old Town Alexandria and goes until Mount Vernon. This is a great place to take a dog to and let him off the leash. Also this is a good place to go for a walk with the family. There are several public tables outside and BBQ pits ready for use.
A bench right across from the biking / running / walking trail
Foxy likes fishing!
I love living near the Potomac River in the Northern VA Area. There are lots of ways to enjoy the water here and I've experienced most all of them. This is one of the reasons I love Belle View, Bucknell, New Alexandria, Old Town, Belle Haven and many other communities here that have easy access to the River. From Waynewood to Stratford on the Potomac there are quaint neighborhoods with great homes.
Near Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Belle Haven Marina
Paddlewheeling the Potomac near Old Town Alexandria VA
