Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge
Posted by Lou on October 11, 2011 in Boating News, Environmental News, Potomac River, Wildlife Refuge
The Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge is a strip of 325 acres of pristine riverfront property wedged between Route 1 and the Potomac River that is now accesible to boaters.
HOT Lanes to Connect Occoquan to DC by 2015
Things are heating up on the $1 Billion dollar project to improve traffic on Routes 95 & 395. VDOT is currently holding "HOT lane forums" throughout the construction area. Find out how much the average trip will cost.
Occoquan Reservoir: A Gem Worth Protecting
The Occoquan Reservoir is a rare gem in our increasingly developed area. It is an irreplaceable drinking water source for 1.7 million people.
The Muddy Waters of the Chesapeake
Posted by Lou on September 18, 2011 in Boating News, Chesapeake Bay, Occoquan River, Pictures, Potomac River
Check out this "true color" image that shows just how unbelievably muddy the Chesapeake Bay has become the in the wake of the copious amount of rainfall that has fallen in the past 2 weeks.
2011 Occoquan Fall Craft Show
The 2011 Occoquan Fall Craft Fair will take place in Historic Occoquan, Saturday September 24th (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and Sunday, September 25th (10:00 AM until 5:00 PM) rain or shine.
Back to Port! Storm’s Ablowin’
I snapped this shot using Instagram on our way back to Occoquan after a late-summer storm cut our day on the water short.
Stuck on a rock
Not the most dramatic rescue but a rescue nonetheless! WARNING: Watch out for those unexpected rocks on the north side of the Occoquan walking bridge.
Occoquan By Qwicki
I had to posting this video just for fun so you can learn more about Occoquan through the eyes of a Cyberdyne computer programmed to destroy to the world.
Future Home of Occoquan Riverfront Park
Occoquan Riverfront Park will be developed on a portion of two parcels of land owned by Fairfax County Water Authority and located at 415 Mill Street and 460 Mill Street in the Town of Occoquan.
Red Bull National Wake 2011
Posted by Lou on July 13, 2011 in Boating News, Meetups, National Harbor, Potomac River, Special Events, Wakeboarding
Red Bull National Wake 2.0, a professional wakeboarding competition, will take place July 23rd at National Harbor.
Aquapalooza 2011: July 23 @Tim’s 1
Posted by Lou on June 23, 2011 in Aquapalooza, Boating News, Chesapeake Bay, Meetups, Occoquan River, Potomac River, Special Events
Aquapalooza 2011, the world's largest boating event, will once again have an outpost in Washington DC, along the Potomac River.
Mandatory Boat Licences Arrive
Posted by Lou on June 16, 2011 in Boating News, Chesapeake Bay, Occoquan River, Potomac River, Washington DC News
As of July 1, 2011 PWC operators 50 years of age or younger and motorboat operators 20 years of age or younger are required to complete a boating safety education course.
2011 Occoquan Spring Craft Fair
The 2011 Occoquan Spring Craft Fair will take place in Historic Occoquan, this weekend, June 4th & 5th.
Rainbow Over the Occoquan
Posted by Lou on May 31, 2011 in Pictures, Random Musings
Looks like the pot of gold might be somewhere around Belmont Bay.
Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Stay safe on the water this weekend, the Fairfax County Police will be on patrol with their brand new boat.