Tag: DC

Anacostia River Trail

Lately, I have been biking the Anacostia River Trail in the morning. It is absolutely, one of the most spectacular urban bike trails in the U.S. While it is only a few miles from downtown, when you are on it, you almost feel transported to a rural wilderness wildlife preserve.

Some mornings, I am so eager to get on the trail, that I do not wait for the sun to rise.

The wildlife (mostly birds, fish and deer) and the imagery (trees, wetlands, shrubs, and flowers) are fantastic.

There is a dock just south of the Bladensburg Waterfront Park that is my usual destination.

I usually bring my camera and make believe that I am on a safari, trying to capture a clear image of the herons catching a fish. The trail extends into PG county and I am always hopeful that I will have a zebra sighting.

Sometimes, I visit the Kennilworth Aquatic Gardens. There is a back entrance, right from the trail.

The National Arboretum is just across the river. A pedestrian bridge is in the planning stage to connect the two.

Here is a link to my latest Anacostia River Trail videos:

https://vimeo.com/user151033887

In Memory of Peter Bis

Peter Bis was a very kind man, who for many years lived on Mass Ave.  He enjoyed greeting people from his spot by the gas station, usually under a tree.  He would be there all day, everyday.  He helped out around the station and also helped customers who needed air in their tires.  He had an abundance of personality.  In a town where almost nobody seems to have the time to say hello to a stranger, Peter was an anomaly.  He always had something kind to say, and frequently caused people to smile.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Below is a revised rough-cut of what will we hope in the future will be a more refined video of the community’s reaction to Peter and his passing.

Collaborative Map

I made this cool interactive, collaborative map on Google today. It includes all of the art galleries and some (of the many) “hot spots” on H St.

See below or click here for the full-featured map: http://tiny.cc/Hstreet

Studio H Gallery and Workshop, 408a H street NE
Dissident Display, 416 H Street NE
City Gallery, 804 H Street NE upstairs
Gallery O/ H, 1354 H Street NE
Conner Contemporary Art, 1358 Florida Av NE
G Fine Art, 1350 Florida Av NE
Industry, 1350 Florida Av NE (upstairs)
Evolve Urban Arts Project, 1375 Maryland Av NE