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Last night we took an after-dinner trip to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens to check out the Winter Walk of Lights.

Tickets are available online for all 3 @NOVA_Parks light shows:

www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Lined up for my 22nd straight Alexandria Turkey Trot with a huge crowd of Alexandrians!

Happy Thanksgiving, Alexandria!
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Scene From My Tuesday Morning Run: No Filter Necessary
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
We’re hiring!

The @NOVA_Parks team is looking to fix several important roles, including a new Park Manager at Brambleton Golf Course and part-time roles at parks throughout our system.

Apply today and join the best park authority on the planet!

novaparks.com/employment
Employment
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November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A great start to a Sunday: A long run in the woods on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail starting at @NOVA_Parks Fountainhead Regional Park.

We got to take in some history as well, traveling along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route and near the Ford’s Mill Burial Grounds.
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Spent the beautiful windy day hiking the BROT (Bull Run Occoquan Trail) at @NOVA_Parks Fountainhead Regional Park.

After hiking, we went up the road and grabbed a tasty lunch at Brickmakers Cafe at Occoquan Regional Park!
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Great to spend some time tonight representing @NOVA_Parks in @TownofViennaVA along with Mayor Linda Colbert.

Tonight we were discussing trail safety on the W&OD Railroad Regional Park.
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Throughout our history, those who have served have completed an unbroken line of defense for our ideals.

My grandfather was one of Greatest Generation that joined the battle against tyranny over 80 years ago.

Thanks to him and the many that followed him.

Happy Veterans Day!
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Last night @NOVA_Parks opened up our Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and we welcomed the @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy team.

All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now!

www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589
Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark's Botanical Garden
Meadowlark’s Botanical Garden has been transformed into a winter wonderland! Tonight is the start of its annual Winter Walk of Lights. FOX 5’s Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Vienna with more.
www.fox5dc.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Virginia’s next Governor will be @abigailspanberger.com

Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity.

We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The polls are open throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia!

Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today.

Find your polling place here:

www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This morning I got the opportunity to join our @NOVA_Parks team at Bull Run Regional Park to help with the setup for our 2.5 mile drive-through holiday light show.

Our 3 holiday light shows open in November and you can purchase tickets today at novaparks.com/nova-parks-lights
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Why do I keep doing this? No clue.

But, marathon number 11 is HISTORY!
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yesterday, I hit the final @NOVA_Parks (I have covered all of our staffed properties. More to go in the future!) on my 3-week tour:

I met the team at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and visited Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, both beautiful resources in Loudoun County.
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today, I got to check out the best of @NOVA_Parks in Loudoun County!

I visited with the team at Algonkian Regional Park, Brambleton Regional Park and the brand-new Reservoir Park which just celebrated its first birthday.
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another great visit with our @NOVA_Parks team:

Today I visited Occoquan Regional Park, home of The River View event venue, Brickmakers Cafe and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.

A beautiful waterfront park with so much to see and do!
October 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Well, last year was fun. This year, not so much.

When do pitchers and catchers report?

Sigh.
October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Check out the new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails," the fascinating story of the national movement to "recycle" abandoned railroad right-of-way into new trails.

@NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story.

weta.org/watch/shows/...
From Rails to Trails
The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking.
weta.org
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
First Saturday of early voting and we (Kid2’s first General Election votes!) cast our votes for Virginia’s future.

Early voting open today at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall) until 5 PM!
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Today my @NOVA_Parks adventure was a visit to the 1,500 acre Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville including a review of the setup process for the upcoming Festival of Lights.

I also visited the Bull Run Shooting Center, the region’s only public shotgun range.
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Today I was on my home turf exploring the Alexandria @NOVA_Parks

Started the day touring the Carlyle House Historic Park.

That was followed by a visit to the Winkler Botanical Preserve.

Finally, I checked out the prep work for “Ice & Lights” at Cameron Run Regional Park!
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today Kid2 turns 18 and our baby becomes an adult (“technically”).

She has an incredible work ethic, is passionate about helping others, cares about the world and most importantly is a good friend. We are so proud of the person she has become.

Happy Birthday Kid2! Do big stuff!
October 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Another great day meeting our @NOVA_Parks team:

Today I was in Arlington and visited Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Mayer Center for Environmental Education (including Sugar the Corn Snake!).

Afterwards, we hit Upton Hill Regional Park including the amazing Climb UPton!
October 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A weekend @NOVA_Parks visit:

We visited Temple Hall Regional Park and caught the Temple Hall Farm Festival.

The festival continues every day until November 2nd!
October 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Working the chain gang again and cheering on the @ACHSTitans

Tied game at the half!
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM