Loudoun LIving June 2012 by InsideNoVa

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chool has only been out a week, but already parents across the county are hearing the whiny complaints that there just isn’t anything fun to do around here. Well, if you are bored in Loudoun, you need only try a bit—not all that much—harder to find a fun way to pass the time. In this month’s issue of Loudoun Living, we offer ideas to keep you busy without traveling far from home. For the dozens of activities highlighted, there are dozens more that provide similar services.You can do it. Turn off the TV, get off the couch and explore the fun side of Loudoun.

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2012 Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest Who doesn’t enjoy cold beer, good food and live music? After all, those are the key ingredients for a good time. Come June 23 and 24, you can have all three at the Fifth Annual Summer BrewFest. The craft beer festival—which again will be held at Morven Park—gives festivalgoers an opportunity to taste cold ones from various microbreweries in the U.S., listen to performing bands and chow down on flavorful cuisine. For more information about BrewFest, go to novabrewfest.com/summer. Morven Park is located just north of Leesburg on Rt. 15 at Tutt Lane. The address is 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176.

Brewery List:

Abita Brewery Allagash Brewery Anheuser Busch Brewing Appalachian Brewing Bells Brewery Blue Moon Brewing Blue Point Brewery Boston Beer Co. Brewery Ommegang Baltimore-Washington Beer Works Capital City Brewing Climax Brewing Ticket prices for the day of the event: Corcoran Adults (21 and up) — $30 Brewing* Designated Drivers (16 and up) — $20 Cottrell Children under 16, accompanied by an adult — Free Brewing Crispin Ticket prices purchased prior to the event: Cider Adults (21 and up) — $20 D e v i l s Designated Drivers (16 and up) — $15 Backbone* Do m i n i o n Each adult ticket includes a 4.75-ounce sampling glass

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and four beer-sampling tickets. To purchase tickets prior to the event, go to novabrewfest.com/summer and click the “Tickets” icon on the right-hand sidebar.

Food List:

Thai Palms Grill and Sang’s Thai Concession Flavors of authentic Thai food are coming to BrewFest from Delaware’s very own Beth-

Brewery Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery DuClaw Brewing* Epic Brewing Firestone Walker Brewery Flying Dog Brewery Fordham Brewing Goose Island Brewery* Great Lakes Brewing* Green Flash Brewing* Harpoon Brewery Heavy Seas Brewing Holy Brew Brewing Lagunitas Brewery Lancaster Brewery Laughing Dog Brewing* Left Hand Brewing Legend Brewery Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Long Trail Brewing Lost Rhino Brewing Mad Fox Brewing

any Beach. Sang’s Thai Concession will bring specialty grilled teriyaki chicken and other tasty nibbles to hungry attendees at the festival. Blue Ridge Kettle Korn Blue Ridge Kettle Korn, based in Charlottesville, VA, will be providing people with a crunchy snack—kettle corn. For more information about Blue Ridge Kettle Korn, go to www. blueridgekettlekorn.com. Big Pan Parties This year’s catering company will bring a unique twist to its food presentation—the main dish of Jambalaya will be cooked in a “Big Pan,” so foodies at BrewFest can observe how the meal is prepared first hand.

Magic Hat Brewing New Belgium Brewing Oskar Blues Brewing Otter Creek Brewing Peak Organic Brewing Port City Brewing RJ Rockers Brewing Roanoke Rail House Brewery* Sixpoint Brewery* Smuttynose Brewing St. George Brewery

Starr Hill Brewery Tallgrass Brewing Three Heads Brewing Troegs Brewing Unita Brewing Vintage 50 Restaurant & Brew Pub Weyerbacher Brewing Williamsburg Aleworks WoodChuck Ciders * indicates it is a brewery new to BrewFest

Entertainment Schedule: BrewFest will go from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24. However, attendees should note that beer sampling will close one hour prior to the end of the festival on both days.

Saturday, June 23 12:30 p.m. — Story for Hire 2:15 p.m. — Rebelicious 4 p.m. — The Greenbeets 5:45 p.m. & 7 p.m. — Josh Burgess Sunday, June 24 12:30 p.m. — Shane Gamble 2:15 p.m. — Flow in the Dark 4 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Levi Stephens

Join the DAL Family! Summer Camps & Classes Fall Classes Now Available!

Competition Teams for Ages 6 & Up! Ballet Company with Annual Nutcracker and Spring Ballet Ballet/Pointe/Lyrical/Contemporary/Jazz/Hip-Hop/Tap/Tumbling Classes for Ages 2 and Up

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Visit The Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum More Ideas For Wondering where to take the kids this summer where they can learn and still have a great time? Heritage Farm Museum of Loudoun County is the place to go. The interactive museum gets kids and adults involved in history. To experience life on a farm, visitors can milk a pretend cow and gather fake eggs out of a chicken coop. They can then make their way to an actual general store from 1908, which was previously located on Waxpool Road in Ashburn. Exhibits displayed across the museum depict farm life in the past with panels explaining each time period. The still exhibits in some museums usually don’t appeal to younger children, but at the Heritage Farm Museum they are interactive. Kids can role-play and touch the antique items in one of the exhibits known as Grandma’s Kitchen. In addition, they can dress in antique clothing and pretend to participate in the Kentucky Derby. There are also little mechanical tractors available that kids can drive around the museum. “It’s a dynamic experience where people can be involved in history,” Christie Love, co-director of the museum, said. After touring the museum, visitors

can picnic in Claude Moore park and walk along the various trails. In addition to its self-guided tours, the museum offers hour-long educational programs with instructors that give lessons on specific areas. For example, when learning about the general store, kids are given a one-dollar bill to see what they could have purchased in the 1900s with that money compared with the current gift store. All classes are $3.50 per students and anyone is welcome to organize a group. “The exhibits support the Virginia Standards of Learning and accommodate students in science, technology, history, and social sciences,” according to the Heritage Farm Museum. The Heritage Farm Museum also is planning “Kids’ Night at the Museum” and “Princess for a Day Ice Cream Social.” At “Kids’

Night at the Museum,” kids ages 3-10 can eat dinner, play, and participate in craft activities, stories, and games. These nights will take place June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. There is a $15 fee for each child as well as preregistration. At “Princess for a Day Ice Cream Social” kids will celebrate dairy industries with the dairy princesses of Virginia. This event takes place July 21. The Heritage Farm Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Go to www.heritagefarmmuseum.org/ for more information.

cooks pigs in a very particular fashion and mixes a sauce to perfectly complement the meat—all so his customers can enjoy classic Carolina barbecue. The restaurant offers dine-in, carryout and catering menus, which are all available at www. carolinabrothers.com. Customers can also

Pamper Yourself

Those in need of an excuse to sit in air conditioning on those hot, humid days should consider a day of pedicures and manicures. Loudoun is dotted with dozens of spas that offer everything from the simple manicures to full-day pampering options. Keep an eye out for salons and spas that offer deals during the weekdays to bring in business.

Get A Shot Off

Want to get out of the heat, but you still want to pack heat? Spend an afternoon blasting bullets through targets at one of Loudoun’s shooting ranges. Silver Eagle Group’s 65,000square-foot facility at 44620 Guilford Drive in Ashburn provides plenty of options for those new to the sport or shooting experts with three shooting ranges (www.silvereaglegroup.com). Those looking for an outdoor range can contact Loudoun County Chapter’s Izaak Walton League of America. The range is located south of Purcellville, and can be reserved or is welcome to Izaak Walton League of America members (www.loudouniwla.org).

Take a Dip

Stop By The Barbecue Pit When you take a bite of a barbecue sandwich from Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque, just know you’re tasting the flavors of true home-cooked grub. Danny Hurdle, who operates the restaurant, certainly doesn’t take the barbecue-cooking process lightly. The North Carolina native

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call 703-729-7070 for more information. Carolina Brothers Pit Barbeque is located at 20702 Ashburn Road, just a few feet from the W&OD trail. So if you’re in need of a break and a belly full of food after a lengthy bike ride or run, stop in for a bite to eat.

Summer isn’t official until you’ve dove into a refreshing pool, and no Loudoun pool offers quite the opportunities to stay cool as the A.V. Symington Aquatic Center. The center, located at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg, includes a lazy river, water slides, bubblers and water fountains. And to keep swimmers fueled, the center includes a concession stand and a picnic area. For daily passes and membership fees, go to www.idalee.org.

Visit A Local Brewery

Though Western Loudoun is known for its vineyards, eastern Loudoun has a few breweries that are worthy of recognition, and worthy of a visit. Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewing Co., and Waterford’s Corcoran Brewing Company have developed reputations as craft breweries that make delicious beers. Anyone who’s been on a brewery tour can tell you that there are few things cooler than seeing the process first hand, all while enjoying one of the signature brews as you’re watching it get made. Each brewery offers tours—Lost Rhino on Saturdays, Corcoran both weekend days— which feature tastings and the chance to purchase and fill a growler of beer types you can only find in the craft world, such as India Pale Ales, Belgian Dubbels, and a variety of different styles of ales. Plus, there are restaurants like Vintage 50 on Catoctin Circle in Leesburg that, while they don’t distribute, brew their own beers you have to visit to enjoy. Continued On Page 41

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Live Music Scene Pairs Well With Food, Drinks On a recent Sunday afternoon, guests at Wine Kitchen chatted quietly over their brunch as the two-person band Sweetnova set up equipment in a cozy corner of the eatery to perform. Amy Glen’s crisp voice began the first lines of “Knock at my Door” and her financé Luke Denton strummed an acoustic guitar, invigorating the ambiance of the little downtown eatery. A table of six raised and clinked wine glasses, another group took out their camera to capture the moment, and others looked up from their cheese plates and salads to take in the music. Similar scenes unfold throughout Loudoun each week, reminding locals there is no need to drive into DC to find live music. There are a slew of opportunities locally to sway to acoustic guitar, dance to jazz or sip libations to southern rock cover songs. Glen and Denton have certainly noticed that. The couple moved from Austin, TX—dubbed the nation’s live music capital—to Leesburg one year ago because of the county’s appreciation for live music. In Austin, people expect live music and have come to no longer appreciate it, Glen said, but in Loudoun, the demand for live entertainment has kept Sweetnova playing at least five gigs a month. “It’s just a different attitude here,” Glen said. “People want to relax, drink a glass of wine and listen to music—and music goes great with wine.” Denton said there are still pockets of Loudouners who have not connected with the live music scene yet. “In Northern Virginia, there is a lot more musical talent than people realize,” he said, encouraging people to get out and discover it. No matter folks musical tastes, they

will most likely find a venue to quench their hankering. Wine Kitchen is one of the few restaurants to bring in live music each Sunday afternoon, with several different groups performing from noon to 3 p.m. each week (www.thewinekitchen.com). And just a few doors down in downtown Leesburg, Dixieland jazz keeps patrons at King’s Court Tavern tapping their feet every Tuesday evening. Nearby, Döner Bistro, at 202 Harrison St. SE, patrons sip on German beer while listening to everything from the soft tunes of Moon Music to the rock and alternative cover songs of David Davol every Saturday evening (www.doener-usa. com). Market Street Coffee, at 1020 E Main St. in Purcellville, has become the town’s newest acoustic music venue, booking live music every weekend (www.marketstreetcoffeeshops.com). Those in western Loudoun who prefer their live music with a hard beverage can take in acts Friday and Saturday evenings at Wolfe Tone’s Pub, at 10087 John S. Mosby Highway in Upperville (www.blackthorne-inn.com). Folks on the eastern end of the county have their pick of venues to eat and drink to live music. Maholo Cove, 46300 Mcclellan Way in Sterling (www. mahalocove.com), has a full calendar of events with bands most weekend nights. And the new Parallel Wine Bistro, 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza in Broadlands, features its own blend of live entertainment, with acoustic music most weekday evenings (www.parallelwinebistro.com). And if none of that hits the spot, most of Loudoun’s wineries fill their summer calendars with local acts on weekends. To stay clued in on all the fun, go to www. visitloudoun.org.

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Amy Glen and Luke Denton of Sweetnova perform at Wine Kitchen June 17. The restaurant is one of dozens of spots in Loudoun to find live music.

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Enjoy Live Music In The Great Outdoors Throughout the summer months Loudoun comes out at night—and the variety of outdoor concert venues this summer provide ample chances to listen to some good, familyfriendly music, with a picnic or a cool drink in your hand. While the Board of Supervisors took away funding for the Bluemont Concert Series in the new fiscal year, the music is returning to its traditional home in downtown Leesburg’s Courthouse Square this summer. Over the past few years, the concert series has been held nearby at Dodona Manor. Bluemont Concerts will be held Sunday nights at 7 p.m. in Leesburg and Saturdays at 7 p.m. in Middleburg. The Leesburg series will be held on the courthouse lawn, and the Middleburg series will be held at the community center ball field. Admission is $5 and $2 for children younger than 12. Go to www. bluemont.org for more information. The schedule is as follows: LEESBURG July 1, Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra (big band jazz) July 8, The Flaming Shillelaghs (traditional Irish dance) July 15, The Hot Seats (string band) July 22, The Taters (variety) July 29, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (steel band)

MIDDLEBURG July 7, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie (bluegrass) July 14, Mary Ann Redmond (rhythm and blues) July 21, Jimmy Gadreau and Moondi Klein (bluegrass) July 28, Daryl Davis (rhythm and blues band) There are many more opportunities to take in outdoor music, as concert series are being presented throughout the county this summer. The following is a list of some of the music series, along with their individual rules and policies: SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BRAMBLETON TOWN CENTER Enjoy free concerts on the lawn every other Thursday evening. Shows are from 6:30-9:30 p.m., unless indicated below. Pick up dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, or bring a picnic dinner. Wine and beer only are allowed at the concerts, but IDs will be checked at the entrance and coolers will be inspected. Go to www.brambleton.com for more information. July 5, Jah Works (reggae) July 19, Kelly Bell Band (blues/funk) Aug. 2, Darrell Hawkins (acoustic rock) Aug. 16, The Reflex (‘80s covers) Aug. 25, Pat Sommers’ Rock Shop Concert 7:30-9:30

ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN LEESBURG’S TOWN GREEN Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets to this free concert series 7-9 p.m. Saturdays. No smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com for details. June 23, Naked Blue June 30, Native Run July 14, Cal Everett July 21, Prescott Engle July 28, Michael Sheppard Aug. 4, Gary Smallwood Aug. 11, Don Chapman Aug. 18, Robbie Limon Aug. 25, Jennifer Daniels SOUNDS OF SUMMER LANSDOWNE RESORT Come early to get a seat at these first-come, first-served shows on the patio of the Lansdowne Resort. The concerts will take place 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Specialty drinks and fine foods are available for purchase; no outside drinks or food is allowed. For more information, go to www.lansdowneresort.com. June 30, Southern Persuasion (country) July 6, The Monster Band (rock) July 13, Jah Works (reggae) July 20, Abbey Road (Beatles tribute) July 27, Gonzo’s Nose (‘80s, ‘90s covers) August 3, Crowded Streets (Dave Matthews

tribute) August 10, The Reflex (‘80s covers) August 17, Sharon Thomas Experience (jazz) August 24, Jack Diamond–Jim Steed Band (‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s covers) BROADLANDS LIVE HILLSIDE PARK, BROADLANDS Now in its ninth year, Broadlands Live is back for some family fun two more Fridays this summer. The shows are from 5:30-9:30 p.m., unless noted below, rain or shine. There will be concessions for sale so attendees should bring their appetite. Those over the age of 21 may bring beer to the event, but no glass bottles are allowed and it must be consumed in the designated area. Pets are not allowed. July 13, Lightspeed Rescue 5:30-6:30 and Junkfood 7-9:30 Aug. 10, Pebble to Pearl LANSDOWNE LIVE! LANSDOWNE TOWN CENTER GREEN Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy free local music Friday evenings. The shows, which run 7-9 p.m., will be preceded each time by music offerings from Bach2Rock Student Bands. June 22, T’Akila Jones (party rock) July 13, The Larry Thomas Project (R&B, rock) Aug. 10, Yoko Says No (rock/country/variety)

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Explore Eastern Loudoun’s History

Fireworks & Romance July 4 7 p.m. 17263 Southern Planter Lane | Leesburg, VA | www.MorvenPark.org | 703-777-2414

- View Ida Lee’s & numerous other firework displays

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You don’t have to go out to western Loudoun to tap into some of the county’s history. Claude Moore Park is filled with natural habitats and historical areas, including the Lanesville Heritage area and the Guilford Signal Station trail. The park is home to the last known undeveloped section of Vestal’s Gap Road, which was first used by Native Americans and was a major route for settlers between Alexandria and the Shenandoah Valley. George Washington used the road in his travels between Mount Vernon and the western frontier and General Braddock’s troops, including Daniel Boone, traveled Vestal’s Gap Road during the French and Indian War. The land includes parts of two land grants made by Lord Fairfax in 1729. Lanesville House, built in the late 1700s, was used as an ordinary by travelers on Vestal’s Gap Road as well as a post office. Suprisingly, one of the other last portions of undeveloped Vestal’s Gap Road exists in the parking lot of the Dulles Town Center. Park near Macy’s and explore the graveled area, which is marked with a sign and a bench. Claude Moore Park also is home to Lanesville House, which was owned by Keturah Lane and husband John Keene, who

operated the Lanesville Post Office from this site. The earliest mention of this home was on an 1807 county application submitted by John Keene to run an “ordinary,” or a rest house for travelers, but construction details indicate the house dates to the late 1700s. The schoolhouse was constructed in 1870 by Benjamin Bridges Jr., who established the school for local farm children. It operated until 1875. The house is under restoration and will ultimately be a one-room schoolhouse available for public use. Finally, the Frogshackle Nature Center stands on the property. While Dr. Claude Moore moved the Frogshackle cabin to its present location in the 1960s, the cabin dates to the 1860s. It now serves as the park’s nature center. The nature center is open during special events and programs and on a limited basis throughout the year. Residents are encouraged to take a casual, self-guided tour, have a picnic lunch, take a hike, go fishing or take a bike ride on the property. Dogs are welcome but they must be kept on a leash at all times. The park is open from 7 a.m. until sunset daily, and the visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the park at 571-258-3700.

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Float The Summer Away

Looking for an adventuresome method to cool off this summer? Several companies docked in Harpers Ferry make it their mission to get folks down the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers safely and with a good dose of fun. River Riders (www.riverriders.com), River Trail (www.rivertrail.com), Tubing Harpers Ferry (http://www.tubingharpersferry.com) and Harpers Ferry Adventure Center (http:// hfadventurecenter.com) to name a few. Prices start at $35. Those who want to save a penny can toss their own inner tubes into the river. Just remember to have a ride upstream to your car.

Spend A Day At A Winery

By now the phrase “DC’s Wine Country” has caught on significantly enough to lure folks from all corners of the region, and even beyond the capital itself, to Loudoun’s bountiful collection of wineries and tasting rooms—some 27 in all. Visit Loudoun has helpfully broken up this wine lover’s expanse into five clusters—Loudoun Heights, Waterford, Potomac, Mosby and Harmony—and issued a guide that illustrates how best to tackle the wineries and vineyards included in each. There’s also information on guided wine tours, nearby attractions and more. Plan your perfect trip to one, two or several of Loudoun’s beautiful wineries at www.visitloudoun. org/experience-loudoun/wine-country.

Check Out DC United Soccerfest At MorvenPark

DC United is headed to Leesburg during the June 30-July 1 Soccerfest held at Morven Park. The two-day celebration of soccer, camaraderie and fun includes four-on-four smallside youth and adult tournaments, making for a weekend jam-packed with competition. The full schedule of this year’s events won’t be available until June 26—after this newspaper’s deadline—but information is expected to be posted online in full. Opportunities to play at Soccerfest have passed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the event as a spectator—for details, go to www.dcunitedsoccerfest.com.

Visit Great Country Farms

If the fruit at the supermarket just isn’t doing it for you, try picking your own fresh at Great Country Farms, located in Bluemont. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grab your buckets and hop on a hayride out to the fields. This summer, expect to see blueberries, blackberries, plums, peaches and vegetables. If you’re not one for the outdoors but still have a hankering for fresh fruit, head to the Country Store for fresh produce in addi-

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tion to old fashioned candies and homemade jams, syrups, salsas and dressings. Directions and more information are available at www. greatcountryfarms.com.

Head To The Loudoun County Fair

Visit the annual Loudoun County Fair in Leesburg July 23-July 28 for classics like the petting zoo, demolition derby and live music. Support local 4-H clubs by taking advantage of the many tasty dinners they cook up throughout the week, like barbecue chicken, lamb and pork. Bring the whole family for Children’s Day Wednesday, July 25, when kids ages 15 and younger may enter the fair for free until

4 p.m. Visit the fair’s website—www.loudouncountyfair.com—for a detailed schedule of events throughout the week.

Join Your Friends For Tea

If you’re craving authentic English tea and biscuits but you’re not quite up for a European excursion, head to the Aylesbury Tea Room in Leesburg or Sakasa Teahouse in Ashburn’s University Center. Sit down for an afternoon in the charming tea room and drink traditional English tea from beautiful china. The shop also offers homemade scones and finger sandwiches alongside its traditional English snacks and teas. At Aylesbury you can even pick out your favorite piece of china or some other

trinket, to purchase and take home. Aylesbury is open from noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday—more information is available www. aylesburytearoom.com. Sakasa offers high tea Monday-Saturday between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Go to http://sakasateaandcoffee.com for more information.

Visit Middleburg

If you’re looking for a relaxing day of walking and enjoying the beauty of Loudoun, consider a trip to historic Middleburg. There are numerous shops, boutiques and eateries to patronize. Whether you try Market Salamander—featuring a locally sourced menu July 26-Aug. 5 as part of Farm-to-Fork LoudContinued On Page 45

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Revisit 1862: Sesquicentennial Events Continue Around Loudoun

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Loudoun is filled with opportunities to study history at any time of any year, but this summer will mark the 150th anniversary of two key battles in our area—not within the county’s borders but close enough that you should miss the special events that will commemorate the conflicts. The Battle of Second Manassas in August 1862 was a Confederate victory. The next month, Gen. Robert E. Lee’s push northward ended with the bloodiest one-day battle in American history on the fields near Sharpsburg, MD. Meanwhile, Harper’s Ferry was captured by the Confederates then retaken by Federal forces during this period. For Loudouners, September’s northward march of the Army of Northern Virginia particularly was memorable for its passing through Leesburg and Lee’s meeting with his top generals at Harrison Hall, today’s Glenfiddich House, on North King Street. The National Parks Service [www.nps.gov/civilwar150] will offer special programs to mark the anniversaries of those battles. Meanwhile, the Loudoun County Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Committee is continuing with a series of programs about local Civil War sites and the war’s impact on the county. You can find more details here: http://civilwar/visitloudoun.org.

Check Out Local Farm Markets With Loudoun County’s geographical advantage as the transition area from Washington DC’s urban sprawl to the agriculture of western Virginia, the farm markets in the area are not only abundant with fresh produce, meats, dairy and other goodies, but they’re also bustling with activity and are a great chance to meet some neighbors in the area.

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Go For A Run, Walk Or Bike Ride Along The W&OD Trail It’s easy to spend a day enjoying the 45mile-long, 100-foot-wide strip of parkland that is the W&OD Trail. Stretching from Shirlington in the east to Purcellville in the west, the “skinniest park in Virginia” is perfect for anyone looking to get outdoors, whether you’re biking, jogging or just moseying along. Try this for a day-trip: walk the approximately 7.5 miles from downtown Leesburg to lunch at Lowry’s Crab Shack in Hamilton, then back again. It’s rather a long distance— around 15 miles total—but the W&OD is forgiving with its straight, flat expanse of pavement or the adjacent equestrian trail for the low-impact crowd. There are benches and way stations along the trail for rest, but not much in the way of luxuries like bathrooms or drinking water. This reporter did encounter a young man selling lemonade to thirsty trailgoers for 50 cents a glass, but he didn’t seem to keep regular hours. You’ll see tons of beautiful flora along the way like black-eyed Susans, jasmine and tall trees that create a tunnel-like effect as you progress down the trail. Wildlife encounters are also common—chipmunks, birds, small snakes and other critters all make their home along the W&OD. The people watching is great too—zippy bikers in colorful jerseys whizz past “ON YOUR LEFT!”; dog-walking folks seem happy to nod hello; and groups of

friends and family smile as they trudge along. socks, sunscreen and good conversation. If Of course the motivation to walk lies you walk at a reasonable clip and don’t dally at the end of the first leg of this trip, in the too long over your lunch, you’ll be gone a full brimming menu of fish, shrimp, clams, oys- six hours or so. And be sure to stretch perioditers, cold beer and crabs at Lowry’s. The trail cally along the journey, and well once you’re doesn’t exactly go to Lowry’s, however. You’ve home again—your muscles and joints will got to head south off the trail at Ivandale thank you. Road, then walk until you hit West Colonial Highway, better known as Business Rt. 7. Then, take a right and walk until you see Lowry’s. It’s maybe three-quarters of a mile in all from the trail to the table, but it’s worth it. Fortified by crab cakes, Captain’s Platters of seasoned shrimp, coleslaw, hush puppies and corn fritters, and encouraged by a frosty Red Stripe or two, you’re ready to take on the second leg of your trip. Go back to the trail the same way you came, and resume your trek back to Leesburg. The trail is just as interesting going the other way, and, you can always change things up slightly The W&OD Trail looking west by trying out the aforementioned toward Hamilton. For more images equestrian trail. of this day trip, go to www.leesburg Essentials of this trip include: today.com. plenty of water, small snacks, iPod, camera, sunglasses, extra

The W&OD Trail is owned, operated and maintained by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, and is open yearround, from dawn to dusk. More information, including mileage charts, maps, images and more, is available at www.nvrpa. org/park/w_od_railroad.

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Zip Through The Mountain Treetops There are few things in life that give one an adrenaline rush—with an underlying feeling of safety—quite like flying through the air at high speeds while being attached to a wire that’s been tested to hold up to 50,000 pounds. That’s precisely the experience you can find at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center with its brand new zip line tour. The full tour takes about two hours, depending on how many are in the party, and runs throughout the Blue Ridge mountain property with scenic views from hundreds of feet in the air. Harpers Ferry Adventure Center may not be a familiar name, but those who love outdoor sports in Loudoun County are familiar with the business. The popular tubing and rafting outfitter changed their name from BTI Whitewater this year to try to promote being an all-inclusive adventure center. “It’s a seven-zip full tour, and [because of it] we can now offer services year-round,” said Kym Grove, marketing director and office manager for HFAC. “It really took off right away, people were excited about it opening up.” Those interested can book tours in advance at $64 per person during the week, $69 on Sundays and $74 on Saturdays. The

minimum for a tour is two people, but there is no maximum, Grove said. “The tours aren’t numbers based,” she said. “You can call with two people or 150, we can make it happen.” HFAC opened in 1995 as Butts Tubes, named for its owners, who were selling tubes along the river out of the back of their truck. Despite the initiative to expand its land-based endeavors—the zip line course will only grow, and the owners, Holly and George Heffner, want to build cabins to go along with their on-site campground—tubing will always be its identity. “I’ve zip lined through the rainforest and all sorts of places around the world. I’m excited for this,” Matt Rofogouran of Reston, 30, a loyal HFAC customer, said. But, he added, “It’s always going to be a tubing place for me.” The staffers pride themselves on friendliness and being redundantly cautious. Isaac Kerns, a zip line guide, works at the center from spring until autumn and in the winter he said he works at ski resorts in the area. Kerns has a perpetual smile on his face, especially when gazing over the mountainous view the course provides. “This is my office, man,” he said

Kym Grove prepares for her zip line adventure.

excitedly. While the zip line course isn’t quite the thrill ride of a bungee jump or skydiving, it has broader appeal, as anyone can hop on,

ride, and enjoy the countryside from a few hundred feet in the air, flying around at 30 mph.

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Beat The Heat With A Cool Treat Since last summer, a number of frozen yogurt and ice cream places have popped up around Loudoun, giving people looking to catch a break—inside and out—from the hot, humid weather plenty of opportunities to find just what they are looking for. Two Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt shops have opened in Loudoun in the last year— in Brambleton Town Center and in Sterling in the Regal Shopping Center. Pinkberry, long a favorite on the west coast because of its high quality ingredients, has made it to Loudoun as well, setting up shop in the Village at Leesburg. Another new addition to Loudoun is Tutti Frutti, located in Sterling’s Regal Shopping Center, which has soy frozen yogurt that can be enjoyed by vegans and people with lactose intolerance. Over in Ashburn Farm there is Zinga Frozen Yogurt, located in Junction Plaza off Claiborne Parkway, which offers a “bottom” like vanilla or chocolate cake, waffle cone and brownie. At all these places, visitors can select

from a variety of soft serve frozen yogurt in the cup size of your choice. Once you’ve created your yogurt combination, spend some time at the toppings bar, where there is everything from chocolate goodies to fruit, nuts and even cereal. Loudoun also has its own “home grown” frozen yogurt shop in Leesburg. Cultured Frozen Yogurt is located behind Mom’s Apple Pie Bakery on Loudoun Street, and is opened seasonally for different foods. Its frozen yogurt “season” is from mid-March or April into October. The shop uses South Mountain Creamery’s plain yogurt as the foundation of its blend and because there is no mix, the yogurt contains live, active cultures that provide the benefits of probiotics. The store is affiliated with Mom’s Apple Pie and so uses some of their goods as toppings, and gets most of its fruit from Lost Corner Farm. Loudoun also boasts a variety of ice cream shops, including The Cone Zone in Ashburn, Milwaukee’s Frozen Custard, Maggie Moo’s, Cold Stone Creamery, and, of course, Dairy Queen.

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oun—or Scruffy’s Ice Cream & Coffee Parlor for the chocolate moose tracks, you’re in for a treat. Middleburg will also host its sixth annual Summer Sidewalk Sale, a shopping event involving many downtown businesses, Friday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 5.

Get A Dose Of History At The Loudoun Museum

Just because school’s out for summer doesn’t mean the kids can’t learn something. Visit the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg to uncover the history of the entire county. See the original plans drawn up for the town of Leesburg, soldiers’ uniforms, antique typewriters and money. Though most of the items on display are not to be touched, the museum does feature a Discovery Room built just for kids, with period costumes, an old school desk

and supplies and a replica of a Quaker kitchen, all of which are fully hands-on for the little ones. Don’t miss the beautiful adjacent gardens as you make your way out of the museum. A full schedule of events and other information is available at www.loudounmuseum.org.

Take The Kids To A Bounce House

If kids jumping on the furniture isn’t quite your idea of exercise, take them to one of the county’s “bounce” gyms to get their fill of activity. Ashburn’s Sport Bounce of Loudoun features giant inflatables for kids to bounce, jump and climb on. Check the website, www. sportbounce.com, for the weekly open gym schedule; no reservations are required. Just next door is Jumping Jack Sports, and Rebounderz is located in Sterling. Many of the gyms require a waiver for children before participating—and don’t forget your socks!

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