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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 10h

The documentary based on Peter Harnik's book, From Rails to Trails, is now available to stream on the PBS App and at buff.ly/Cc73ftC! It tells the story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Enjoy!

From Rails to Trails Documentary now Available anytime on the PBS App and PBS.org

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 1d

Help us remove invasive vegetation, pick up trash, and restore sightlines near ✈ Gravelly Point ✈ this Saturday! We rely on volunteers like you to help keep the trail safe for all users. Can't make it? Donate to support our work at buff.ly/nL3rw4E
📅 October 18
⌚9:00
🎫 buff.ly/sBwpFl2

Image shows three volunteers on the trail holding a Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail flag. Image reads "Volunteer near Gravelly Point this Saturday and mountvernontrail.org/events"

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Washcycle @washcycle.bsky.social · 1d

www.arlingtonmagazine.com/rails-to-tra...

New Documentary Tracks W&OD, Rails-to-Trails Movement

Arlington author, cyclist and rails-to-trails advocate Peter Harnik is an executive producer of the film, which airs Oct. 18.

www.arlingtonmagazine.com

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 2d

⚠️ People are spreading kudzu via Halloween candy. Consider yourself warned!⚠️

Do something about this scourge to society and register for an upcoming event: buff.ly/dA0SMri

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 3d

We think about English Ivy a lot! Sign up for an upcoming event and save trees from this invasive species: buff.ly/F5QGdWq

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 4d

We need you to help improve the trail!

Volunteer for an upcoming event:https://buff.ly/dA0SMri

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 5d

We are ready and preparing!!!

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 5d

Help us remove trash from the Potomac this weekend at Jones Point Park
🗓️ October 11
⏰ 9am
🎟️ buff.ly/7lX2bNp

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 6d

We can't think of a better way to celebrate your love of fall by giving back to the trail! Come help us clean up trash and vegetation at Jones Point Park this Saturday. This is a family friendly event!
🎫 buff.ly/kVrTybB
📅October 11th@9am
📍 Jones Point Park South

Image has a beaver wearing a sweater and holding a trash grabber and pumpkin spice latte in the foreground and leaves in the background. Text reads: "Volunteers needed, Jones Point Park South, Saturday October 11th, All Ages welcome!"

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 7d

🚨 Plan ahead before hitting the trail! While the trail is open many parking lots and bathrooms are closed due to the government shutdown. Trash is also not being collected, so whatever your bring to the trail take it home. 🚽 🅿️ 🗑️

Please plan accordingly!

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 7d

Join us for a rewarding morning of trail work at Jones Point Park this Saturday, October 11th! This volunteer event is a great opportunity to give back to the community.
🎫 Register: buff.ly/kVrTybB
📍 Jones Point Park South; What3Words: ///skirt.admiral.gums

Image shows bear looking out a rainy window. Text reads "Sometimes I wonder if the trail is thinking about me too"

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 8d

In these stressful times, find some peace by helping us pick up litter off the trail this Saturday at Jones Point Park. That foam and plastic doesn't stand a chance against us! Sign up at buff.ly/yAaLob0

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 9d

We have been busy removing trip hazards on the trail. This tree root used to give trail users a jolt but not any more! Want to see us keep removing potholes? Donate: buff.ly/TE1C80k

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 9d

All I want to do is…fill potholes

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Casey Kane @caseykane.bsky.social · 10d

I recently rode the loop trail before the puzzle hunt began. Defintely a fun ride. ridewithgps.com/routes/50648....

Reston, Virginia: The NoVa Loop

History, Greenways & the Potomac: A Northern Virginia Trail Adventure This 68.5-mile loop weaves together some of Northern Virginia’s best-known g... - 68.5 mi, +2448 ft. Bike ride in Reston, VA

ridewithgps.com

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 10d

The NOVA Loop Trail is a roughly 70-mile route made up of segments from eight trails across Northern Virginia. Did you know that the Mount Vernon Trail makes up 13 miles of those miles? Starting today, explore the NOVA Loop Trail Puzzle Hunt to piece together clues along the entire loop!

Image shows a bike rider with a map and QR code. The text reads "NOVA Loop Trail Puzzle Hunt." Join this fall fun adventure! October-November www.solvingfun.com/novalooptrail

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 10d

DCA since you can access it from the Mount Vernon Trail ✈️🚆🌳

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 11d

While there is still English ivy, it is not as bad as it was two years ago. Good reminder that 15 min removing English ivy can have a lasting impact.
Register to volunteer and make a difference on the trail: buff.ly/uP4oD6p

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 11d

We "cut a window" in the ivy by clipping the ivy at the base and around head/shoulder height to separate the upper growth from its roots, causing it to die. You can see the ivy dying in the September 2023 photo. We returned to the tree this month to check on the progress.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 11d

Sharing this photo as a reminder that removing English ivy does make a difference. The photo on the far left is a tree on the Mount Vernon Trail that was being consumed with English ivy.

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Judd Lumberjack @juddlumberjack.bsky.social · 12d

My out of office message: Due to a lack of appropriations I am cleaning picnic tables in a park and unable to respond to your e-mail.

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Bunch Bikes @bunchbike.com · 12d

POV: Rent a Bunch Bike from your local Pedego shop - then get your mom or dad to ride you around this gorgeous autumn afternoon! #bikedc #friyay #dogsofinstagram

www.bunchbike.com/rent

cute pup in a bunch bike k9 from pedego alexandria

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 12d

Whole oompa band for Oktoberfest.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 12d

It is a smooth ride!!

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bikepedantic @bikepedantic.bsky.social · 12d

Bikes can do so many more things than most people think. Today’s wonderful example is Carla Cargo’s feature on @mountvernontrail.org’s bike-based volunteer trail maintenance work. www.carlacargo.de/heroes/carla...

A cargobike with a trailer loading six feet high with crates sits next to a trailer by a river

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