During certain months of the year it’s difficult to take long road trips. Camping isn’t an option. Weather doesn’t cooperate. Parks are closed for the season.

At the same time, I live near some of the world’s greatest cities. Washington D.C. and New York City are two excellent examples and they’re both a reasonable travel distance from my home. I’m committed to not repeat my past mistakes; I will take advantage of getting to know great places near where I live.

This page is about trips to appreciate what lies close at hand:

    Key West, FL - A one day round trip the the southernmost point in the U.S.

    Great Falls Park - Hiking a National Park which straddles the Potomac.

    Manhattan’s Bridges - Walking across every passable bridge to the island.

    Carderock Park - A Potomac park that’s often seen but rarely visited.

    Sun Power - The Solar Decathelon international exhibition.

    Walking Broadway - From top to bottom down Broadway in NYC.

    Roosevelt Island: An island park in the middle of the Potomac River.

... and many more to come! Travis