Tag: sports
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The Changing Face of Baseball: Fast Games and High Prices
April 6, 2025. Washington, D.C. We usually don’t seek out sporting events during our travels, but they’re certainly an attraction for many nomads. I’ve even heard of people on a quest to visit every baseball park in a single season or to travel with a team and attend every game. I imagine that would allow…
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Forest Greens Golf Club a Parkland Golfing Experience
April 1, 2025. Triangle, Virginia. Today, we played Forest Greens Golf Club in Triangle, Virginia. This course, which we’ve enjoyed previously, boasts a wonderful layout. Forest Greens is uniquely situated in a serene setting, free from distractions as there are no homes bordering this classic parkland-style course. Parkland courses, as the name suggests, are designed…
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Montclair Golf Club: A Historic Challenge in Virginia
March 31, 2025. Montclair, Virginia. Today, we played Montclair Golf Club in Montclair, Virginia. We’ve played this course twice in the past and swore never to come back due to its difficulty, but here we were again! We’re not alone in our feelings about this course. The great Bobby Jones once said, Montclair is “the…
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A Day at Langston Golf Course: Celebrating Black Golf Heritage
March 13, 2025. Langston Golf Course, Washington, DC. Today, we played the historic Langston Golf Course in Washington, DC. Junior, Mom, and I arrived at the course at 1:00 p.m. and were warmly welcomed at the pro shop by their friendly staff. Although spring officially started a few days ago, Washington, DC still hasn’t gotten…
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Greendale Golf Course, Alexandria, Virginia.
March 7, 2025. Alexandria, Virginia. This is the first installment of our Golf category. One of the pastimes we enjoy most is golfing, especially when traveling through the United States. Today, we played Greendale Golf Course, a public course managed by Fairfax County. Fairfax County, Virginia, is an affluent area, and several publications have categorized…
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Hiking Blooms Park: A Hidden Gem in Manassas, VA
December 31, 2024. Blooms Park, Manassas, Virginia. We spent our last day of the year hiking in Manassas, Virginia, at Blooms Park. This hike follows a rare trail that winds up and down what used to be General’s Ridge golf course. It’s a favorite of ours, approximately 3.5 miles long with about 600 feet of…
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Explore Disc Golf at Giles Run at Laurel Hill Park
December 27, 2024. Lorton, Virginia We spent the day playing disc golf at Giles Run Park in Lorton, Virginia. We picked up the sport a couple of years ago and have found ample course availability throughout the United States. This is an excellent game for the budget-conscious traveler. With just a couple of discs to…