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Explore the Soggy Life: Cranesville Preserve
Take a trip along the boardwalk, the Cranesville Preserve boardwalk as you witness some of mother natures most beautiful designs. Read »
Music and Arts at the 5th Annual Rooster Walk Festival
Make your way down to Martinsville, Va., for the three-day, fifth annual Rooster Walk Festival. More than three dozen folk and funk bands will set the stage along with arts, crafts and camping galore. Read »
Your Summer 2013 Outdoor Movie Rundown
Our comprehensive list of outdoor movie screenings in D.C, Maryland and Virginia this summer. Read »
European Embassies' Open House
29 European Embassies opened their doors to the public for the 7th annual... See Full Gallery »
Snoop Dogg Due at Baltimore's Moonrise Fest
If you like dance music and prefer a little dub in your step, make your way to Baltimore's Moonrise Festival, June 8-9. Snoop Lion is. Read »
Seen at the 88th Virginia Gold Cup
The Virginia Gold Cup may be one of the most popular spring events in the region.... See Full Gallery »
Pics: Great Grapes Wine Festival
During Reston's Great Grape Festival (April 27-28), the crowd got one sunny... See Full Gallery »
Face-Palming Sculpture Globe-Trotting to Philly
The famed artist known as KAWS, a former graffiti extraordinaire, plants his iconic sculpture COMPANION at Philly's 30th Street Station now through May 14. Read »
Seen at the Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival
Leesburg, Va., welcomed spring with its 23rd annual Flower and Garden Festival... See Full Gallery »
High in the Trees at Sandy River Retreat
Sandy River Retreat in Rice, VA is small log cabin farm stay with a 52 obstacle aerial adventure park. Yes, all true. Read »
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Sarah Pixley
Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
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Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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