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Easy and flat hike to a peaceful reservoir — just minutes from DC! 

Here's your plan for an easy and quick hike to Liberty Dam Reservoir, Marriottsville

Easy Hike 🥾 30 mins from DC 🚗 

Explore Liberty Dam Reservoir on an easy, dog-friendly hike. Enjoy a flat 1.5-mile trail, small free parking, and stunning reservoir views near Marriottsville, less than 30 mins from DC.

Reservoir Hike

✅ Before you go
• Pack snacks & water to enjoy during the hike

💪 Pro tips
• Carpool if you can — the parking lot is free,  small (3-4 cars)
• Need trailhead coordinates? Plug this into your GPS (39.36551, -76.88468)
• Dog-friendly!

Easy & Quick Hike to Liberty Dam Reservoir 

Add this hike to your list for the Fall. Less than 30 minutes from DC.

The trail is just over 1.5 miles and completely flat.

Although you will have to hop over the occasional log

In just a short 20 minutes, you'll be able to chill at the reservoir.

We had the entire place to ourselves. I could have just sat here and relaxed all day.

grab a friend, and maybe your dog to enjoy this free and local hike.

Let's float away all the stress. Join Yoga in Del Ray and Beth Wolfe for a Floating Sound Bath. Ease into deep relaxation as you float in a secluded, private pool while they play an hour-long sound bath featuring the gong, crystal bowls, chimes, rain stick, crystal pyramid and more.

NEW Relaxing Floating Sound Bath Experience! 

Float in a private pool in Alexandria while enjoying a soothing sound bath with Beth Wolfe and Yoga in Del Ray—relaxation with gongs and crystal bowls awaits!

Floating Sound Bath

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information for the upcoming events: https://www.bethawolfe.com/events
• Email bethawolfe@gmail.com to reserve a float or chair! 
• Next 2 floating sound baths are July 29th and August 7th! 

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll receive the exact location of the private pool once your spot is confirmed. 
• Follow @bethawolfe on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/bethawolfe?igsh=Yjg4Mzl2aG9tMmV1

Experience a unique floating sound bath with Beth Wolfe and Yoga in Del Ray! 

Join yoga in Del Ray and Beth Wolfe for a floating sound bath.

Ease into deep relaxation as you float in a secluded private

pool while they play an hour-long sound bath featuring the gong,

Experience a unique floating sound bath at a private pool in Alexandria,

I've never even heard of this experience,

which will truly help you experience the sounds being played all around you.

You'll hear a sound bath of different relaxing instruments like the gong,

Beth also helps move everyone around the pool

gradually so you can feel some gentle movements.

I truly felt weightless and super relaxed during this experience.

Check out all the details below and float away your stress soon.

Piercings can be fun whether you’re 13 or 30, go checkout Rowan for a super safe and fun experience

Walk-in Piercings by Nurses 👂💎🎀 

Get your ears safely pierced by nurses at Rowan Fairfax Corner. Walk-in or book ahead, then shop and dine nearby for a fun outing!

Piercing Appointment

✅ Before you go
• book ahead of time or walk in! 🤳

💪 Pro tips
• the Fairfax Corner location was situated right next to some great shopping and dining to make it a whole day! 🛍️
• either buy the piercing pillow or have one ready at home for part of your aftercare… I couldn’t sleep without it! 🛏️

Walk in for an appointment

so I randomly decided to go get a new piercing and Rowan

was the perfect spot for my 13 going on 30 moment.

They have such a great experience with nurses providing all of the services,

They even sell other kinds of jewelry on site

and even sent me home with a goody bag and instructions for care.

So go ahead and walk in or make an appointment online.

This may not be the rainforest cafe that we grew up with, but I promise it's the next best thing. Visit this brand new rainforest themed restaurant in Washington, DC, with a vibrant culinary experience centered around sharing and exploring diverse Latin American Flavors.

NEW Rainforest-Themed Dining Experience in DC

Experience Selva DC, a vibrant, rainforest-themed restaurant in Dupont Circle with stunning décor and Latin American small plates, perfect for sharing and adventurous cocktail tasting.

Rainforest-Themed Dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://resy.com/cities/washington-dc/venues/selva?date=2025-07-19&seats=2
• Check out their menu, hours, location, and more: https://www.selvadc.com

💪 Pro tips
• You have to order the wagyu churrasco, pulpo a la plancha, and signature coco loco! 

Visit the brand new Selva in DC for rainforest vibes and Latin American flavors! 

This may not be the Rainforest Cafe that we grew up with,

Visit this brand new rainforest themed restaurant in Washington DC with a

vibrant culinary experience centered around sharing

and exploring diverse Latin American flavors.

The brand new Selva just opened in Dupont Circle,

and we immediately love the jungle themed decorations

It kind of reminded me of an elegant version of Rainforest Cafe,

We started off the evening with Selva’s amazing cocktails,

including their Isla Roja and the signature coco loco served in a fresh coconut.

They offer amazing cheese and charcuterie boards

with Spanish delicacies and Peruvian inspired ceviches.

You love the pulpo a la plancha with grilled octopus,

and my favorite dish was the Wagyu churrasco.

You also have to order the gazpacho with crab meat served tableside.

Share this with your friends and make it happen soon.

Visit DC’s newest nightclub/restaurant. Think tropical vibes, Latin American music and food. 

New Latin American Experience 🍾🥥🌴

Check out Selva DC in Dupont Circle for tropical Latin American vibes, creative cocktails, and Salvadorian-inspired dishes on weekend nights.

Latin Dining & Nightlife

✅ Before you go
• Resy’s recommended

💪 Pro tips
• Ask the bartender for a drink reco! There are tons of fun and unique options

Go to Selva DC

A brand new Latin American experience just opened in DC.

Think House nightclub meets a tropical dining experience.

The menu's inspired by Chef Giovanni Orrella's

Salvadorian root with dishes like ceviche,

Selva is located on the second floor of the historic

Mayflower Club in Dupont Circle and is open Friday and

Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Be sure

to check them out and follow for more local recs.