#boating spots

[realtorjamier]

Our Favorite Boating Spots Around the Area (and beyond!)

There’s something about boating that can make you feel as if you are escaping from all of life’s worries that exist on shore. If you’re looking for a way to vacate the weight of the world, our area has many options – whether you’re a knowledgeable captain or a clumsy landlubber. Upscale cruises, boat rides, boat tours, whitewater rafting, or lazy tubing – all are available within a short drive!

Washington, D.C.

Boating in our nation’s capital is a great way to see the sites from a different perspective. You’ll have your choice of water taxis, lunch and dinner cruising, private yachting, and more.

Monuments Tour from the Wharf

You’ll travel along the Potomac River on this 45-minute, narrated ride to see famous monuments and landmarks including stunning reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and many other noteworthy sites.

Mount Vernon from D.C.

This American experience cruise departs from Washington, D.C. and includes admission to Mount Vernon with three hours to explore the gardens and estate.

Embark D.C. boat cruises

These are private, captained cruises along DC’s waterways for up to six people (and a dog!) per boat. Choose from open boats or cruisers (yachts).

Kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, pedal boats, or paddleboards are also an option. Rent a small, non-motorized, exercise-friendly form of water travel at these locations:

Ballpark Boathouse

National Harbor

The Wharf Boathouse

Key Bridge Boathouse

Thompson Boat Center

Northern Virginia

Lake Anna

With more than 200 miles of shoreline, Lake Anna is a great place for fishing, swimming, and boating, with several marinas and a state park.

Burke Lake This 218-acre freshwater lake is located near Fairfax and is owned and run by the Fairfax County Park Authority and offers excellent fishing.

Occoquan Reservoir This 2,100-acre Fairfax Water Authority impoundment is a popular spot for anglers. Anyone fishing from gas-operated boats is limited to gasoline motors up to 10 horsepower.

Rappahannock River At 195 miles long, the Rappahannock is the longest free-flowing river on the East Coast.

Maryland

Seneca Creek State Park This park offers 6,300 acres, extending along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek.

Lake Needwood This 75-acre park offers boat rentals and a launch for private boats with permits.

Patuxent River Park More than 7,000 acres of parkland along the Patuxent River offer tidal marshes for gentle canoeing and kayaking.

Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in Harpers Ferry, W.V. offer water fun in the form of whitewater kayaks, rafts, and tubing. Check out River Riders and Harpers Ferry Adventure Center.

Here are some helpful tips for a day of boating.

Always wear a life vest.

Don’t drink alcohol while driving.

Understand the boating laws and regulations for each state. Check out these links for state requirements:

Maryland State Requirements for Recreational Vessels

Virginia Boater’s Guide

Boating in West Virginia

Check the weather forecast before you go. And remember: the weather can change quickly, so it’s important to be prepared.

The sun is very strong on reflective water. Wear sunscreen and a hat even on cloudy days.

Pack plenty of water and snacks – as well as a trash bag to haul away your waste.

Be respectful of other boaters and watch out for swimmers. Keep your distance.

When renting, be sure to read the rental agreement carefully – before you go if possible. Some rental companies have age and experience requirements.

Familiarize yourself with the area’s tides and currents. The Potomac River in particular has some strong currents, so it’s important to be aware of them before you set out.

If you’re boating on the Tidal Basin, stay within the marked channels. 

Be respectful of the wildlife. It’s best not to feed them and steer clear when traveling.

[amnenome]

Other Odyssey AU- the umbrella academy meme

- alt version where Penelope gets the suitors to sail her to Troy “since you’re so concerned about my damn husband”

[spacedlexi]

"sounds nice... having a partner"

[valdrinorm]

world-weary provolone, the man that you are

[catatombi]

im just playing dress up w/ them at this point lol

[killingsorcererhypnosis]

More than anything else, this is a fanart for Etho’s voice, may it haunt me to sleep another night.

My Sketch of the expressions I did while planning that I’m in love with incessantly

And the planning version with my sketches composited together

[muppenthings]

I know I changed Keiki's design a little while back. But it never felt quite right pattern wise. So I went back and made some changes. The palette is basically the same. He's the same happy lad. :3

[transparentlandcheesecake]

Rubberhose gang (founded by my friend)

in order(sorry for low quality image :(( ): Shadow, Marine, Blaze, Silver, E- 123 Omega, Vector, Eggman, Snively(on top of eggman's head), Rouge, Mighty, Ray, Bean, Knack, Bark, Espio, Charmy, Naugus (i think)

[benevolenterrancy]

I know it's not brought up often in the comics, but Cacofonix singing so badly he makes it rain is a joke that i still think is hilarious and adorable

[mostly-natm]

Before MerMay ends, does anyone want to admit that The Little Mermaidesque AUs are perfect for Data and his desire to be human?

[iroissleepdeprived]

quick little thing of the lonely boat man

[nocternalrandomness]

1944 Grumman Goose seen departing Portland–Hillsboro Airport, Oregon

[awehaven]

Enjoying the sunset at Fuengirola, Costa de Sol, Spain.

©Robin Fifield 2023.

[incorrectuksies]

spot: i’m a woman of action. you have to act first and learn to apologise later, like i do.

davey: you never apologise.

spot: well, i would if i had ever been wrong.

[shewhoeatssand]

how do you think Yomo would react when he gets back to his shipping container and realises it's been shipped off?

(btw it said this didn't send, so if u get multiple, it's a Tumblr error)

I think he would stand staring at where his house used to be, look around in confusion, and then pull out his phone to ring Yoshimura

“My house got shipped” “??” “it’s gone” “you’re always welcome to stay over at the shop-“ “it’s fine” and he hangs up. No one finds out how he fixes this problem, maybe Itori books him a hotel after he rings up saying the exact same thing, but he eventually just moves into the container next to it with another mattress and 2nd hand coffee machine.

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