Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Hyattsville, the Patuxent Research Refuge at 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop in Laurel is a good option for a dramatic change of scenery with plenty of room to keep your distance from others. Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a quiet, off the beaten path place to visit without driving too far, the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel makes a great nearby summer escape to explore history and nature. Continue reading →

Route 1 has its own dinosaur, and there are several local sites where you can learn more. Astrodon johnstoni was a long-necked sauropod from the Early Cretaceous period which lived in Maryland about 112 million years ago. It looks a lot like … Continue reading →

Born in Washington, D.C., Kay Lindsey is a noted poet whose work often appears in college curricula. A graduate of Howard University, she’s taught poetry in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state and California. When she returned to the D.C. … Continue reading →

Why Hyattsville? Busboys and Poets owner Andy Shallal has done really well with restaurants in up-and-coming neighborhoods in D.C. area hotspots on U Street, in Chinatown and in Shirlington. But when he decided to open a location in Hyattsville, the … Continue reading →

Looking for some low-maintenance, fast-growing perennials to plant this year? Our top three picks are Knock-Out Roses, salvia and English lavender. All are thriving in our small garden and we’ve spotted them blooming in other areas around the neighborhood. We are really impressed … Continue reading →