Alex Striano

1 week ago | secretdc.com | Alex Striano

There is no denying that the star of spring in the District and its surrounding areas is the cherry blossoms during peak bloom, but there’s another local bloom upon us that many say they prefer! These are the beautiful little blue flowers called “Bluebells” that bloom along Bull Run’s aptly named hiking trail: “Bluebell Trail”.

2 weeks ago | secretdc.com | Alex Striano

A flight from the D.C. area to London generally takes around 7.5 hours, and that’s only considering flight time! However, some exciting news has come about after a proposed train route reimagines transportation between the two continents, pitched the use of new technology that sounds straight out of science fiction! How could a train go from NYC to London in only an hour?

2 weeks ago | secretdc.com | Alex Striano

Looking for something fun to do with your friends or family in the D.C. area that doesn’t involve monuments or museums? Well, then Great Falls Park is the perfect option for you, it’s less than 30 minutes from D.C. and it is one of the closest trails to D.C. that is completely clean and surrounded by nature.

2 weeks ago | secretdc.com | Alex Striano

The wisteria vines around Washington, D.C. are one of the several iconic stages of spring in the District. First come those pretty pink petals of D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms, then the tulips start to pop up, and now we get these incredibly photogenic hanging vines of purple wisteria blooms! Well, if you’re interested in knowing the best spots around Washington, D.C., to see wisteria vines, this is the list for you! 1.

2 weeks ago | secretdc.com | Alex Striano

This upcoming Saturday, April 12th, the first full moon of spring will shine its 'pink' light over the D.C. sky, and if the weather permits you may get a chance to see it first hand! While the pink petals of the District’s cherry blossoms have mostly fallen now that peak bloom has passed, there is still something bright pink that Washingtonians can look forward to this weekend! This Saturday, April 12th, is the first full moon of the spring season, and it should light up the District’s...