Here are the best ways to tame the heat in Loudoun this summer! Claude Moore Park Community Center Pools, Sterling At the southern park entrance of Claude Moore Park in Sterling, past the wooded areas, wildlife and sparkling ponds is the recreation center building. Inside sits two pool areas, one…
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There’s music in the air! Relax on garden blankets and lawn chairs, beer or wine in hand, and discover all the live tunes in Loudoun this summer. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the sounds of summer. After more than 25 years bringing live music to Loudoun, the annual Tarara Summer Concert Series…
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If your idea of relaxation involves kicking back with a drink in hand and exploring a new beer destination, then by now you have probably started dreaming up your perfect "beercation." With tasting rooms located on farms, industrial parks, mountain tops, historic downtowns and right off the bike…
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The temperatures are really heating up this summer! You can head to the pool for a refreshing dip or stay close to the air conditioning, but sometimes there is just nothing better than a frozen treat! Whether it’s creamy scoops, frozen sweets or icy drinks, Loudoun has plenty of options to keep you…
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Summer officially kicks off on Sunday June 21, the longest day of the year, more famously recognized as Summer Solstice - a holiday celebrated by cultures throughout the Northern Hemisphere. For me, it is the time of year to take advantage of some solo travel - there’s nothing like experiencing a…
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Twice a week, at 6:30 a.m., I drive my son from Waterford to Purcellville for fitness training with a private instructor. It’s supposed to strengthen his pitching arm and increase his speed for football. There’s no coffee shop open in Purcellville at that time and my habit has been to just nap in…
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A DAY OFF FOR DAD I stopped celebrating my birthday years ago – who wants to be reminded that you’ve passed the half-century mark? – but Father’s Day is different. I love being reminded that I’m a dad, and it’s one of the few days of the year that comes with a license to relax. So, what’s my idea of…
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The Farm Life What kids don’t like getting down and dirty on the farm? Experience Loudoun's rich agricultural tradition at Great Country Farms in Bluemont, a working farm where activities include strawberry and apple picking, tractor rides, a mine sluice, a corn maze and even fishing. Enjoy their…
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A couple of years ago my New Year’s Eve highlight was getting takeout. After dropping my teenage daughter Madeline at a party in Round Hill, I stopped at Koyo Ramen, a Japanese noodle bar in Purcellville, to pick up dinner for my wife and me. Exciting life, no? But here’s the thing: it was…
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Drive through rural Loudoun and in between all the vineyards, farm breweries and historic villages you'll see lush paddocks and stone-fenced fields dotted with handsome four-legged creatures. Loudoun is horse country, and Middleburg is known as the nation's horse and hunt country capital. Both the…
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