Archive: Indoor & Outdoor Stuff
Big Digs Unearth County's Past
Correspondent Paul Gottschling discovered some historical digs that anyone can experience this summer. Sifting for historical treasure at one of Loudoun's archaeological digs. (Photo by Gottschling) The boy let out a prolonged and enthused "Coool!" to his father at the sight of the white ceramic plate, which sat half-submerged in...
By Tammi Marcoullier | July 9, 2007; 11:48 AM ET | Comments (1)
Walking the Paths Less Traveled
Today, correspondent Paul Gottschling brings us a view of local trails and expert opinions on where to walk. The Washington & Old Dominion Trail near Belmont.(Photo by Gottschling) An average weekday evening at the Gottschling home looks like this: My brother joins the family for dinner, visibly weary from a...
By Tammi Marcoullier | July 3, 2007; 01:00 PM ET | Comments (2)
New Trail Links Communities
There is a newly paved trail that links the Ashburn Run community with Ashburn Farm. The tree-lined trail is near Colter Court and connects to a common space in Ashburn Run. Overall the Farm has 28 miles of biking and fitness trails that link neighborhoods to tot lots, parks,...
By Tammi Marcoullier | June 20, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Yuck: Poo in Neighborhood Pools
Broadlands residents are angry and frustrated by the vandalism in neighborhood pools since Friday morning. According to police reports, vandals threw furniture, trash cans and a lifeguard stand into the Southern Walk pool, and Summerbrooke was also hit with trash and furniture thown in the water. Worse, neighbors say that...
By Tammi Marcoullier | June 11, 2007; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (6)
Fourth Graders to "Meet Their Food"
Today and tomorrow 800 Loudoun County fourth graders will descend on Leesburg's Temple Hall Farm for "Ag Day." This agriculture field trip introduces students to the source of their food, from chickens to cows and pigs. There are eductional booths set up on part of the 286-acre farm (about...
By Tammi Marcoullier | June 5, 2007; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (2)
Rain Brings Closings to Loudoun
Alerts have been going out all afternoon for Loudoun youth sports - most fields are closed as a result of the afternoon thunderstorms. Play and practices for Loudoun Youth Soccer and Ashburn Soccer Club are cancelled tonight. District playoffs for boys and girls lacrosse games that were scheduled for tonight...
By Tammi Marcoullier | May 16, 2007; 04:20 PM ET | Email a Comment
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
The Loudoun Wildlife Foundation is hosting bird walks this weekend, one that will take you to a great blue heron rookery. And the best thing about this beauty, it is close -- just off the Loudoun County Parkway. As part of International Migratory Bird Day, anyone can join the experts...
By Tammi Marcoullier | May 10, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
Dog Days in LoCo
Today it is all about the animals and what is happening around town that you should know about. ISO a Bark Park? The county is on it's way to having the first dog park in the area thanks to a recent Leesburg Town Council vote to approve $50,000 toward the...
By Tammi Marcoullier | May 9, 2007; 01:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Milky Spore to Combat Destructive Beetles
Do you recall a massive beetle problem last year? Apparently this is a big deal in Brambleton and the community web site has this notification: "If you are new to Brambleton, you may not have heard of Milky Spore. But if you were here last summer, you remember the damage...
By Tammi Marcoullier | April 18, 2007; 10:04 AM ET | Comments (2)
Email: Get Your Tree Off My House
Ashburn neighbors Mike Franklin (aka Mike 1) and Mike Machoskie (aka Mike 2) had an unexpected email exchange this morning when Franklin discovered that Machoskie's 60-foot evergreen fell onto their house. The tree, uprooted by the wind, has landed in what looks like a "hug" around the corner rooftop....
By Tammi Marcoullier | April 16, 2007; 01:20 PM ET | Comments (2)
