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:
Worthy Mouse Clicks 