Category: Virginia
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Labor Day is last chance for 2023 at some DC Kayaking locations
The last weekend of “summer” is also the final weekend many Washington, D.C. area kayaking locations are open. It’s a shame too, because September and October are also the best time of year for kayaking. Lower temperatures and dew points are a welcome respite after several months of hazy, hot and humid. Sadly, the DC…
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Public comment open for Four Mile Run Kayak launch project
The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation is planning a public, ADA-accessible kayak and canoe launch. The Conservatory has “conducted environmental investigations to evaluate impacts of the proposed project on cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, wetland and water resources, water quality, and environmental justice.” They can be viewed on the Kayak Launch Project. Show your…
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Juneteenth 2023 DC kayaking locations
Several kayak rental locations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland are open for Juneteenth, Monday, June 19. Washington, D.C. Ballpark Boathouse Thompson Boat Center Key Bridge Boathouse Fletchers Cove Northern Virginia Belle Haven Marina Boat Rentals at Lake Anne Burke Lake Park Marina (fishing license required) Fountainhead Regional Park Lake Accotink Lake Ridge Park…
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Riverbend opens Saturday, June 3
The last red pin on the DC Kayaking map is turning green on June 3. Riverbend Park’s kayak rental season opens on Saturday. Online registration is required. Rentals are available most weekends and Tuesday, July 4 through August 13.
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Memorial Day weekend means more places for DC Kayaking are open
It’s a great time of year for DC kayaking. There are still ducklings and goslings (they grow up fast though) to paddle by. It’s not oppressively humid yet. Perhaps best of all, starting this weekend, there are more places to rent a kayak. The map is going to be very green! Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia…
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Riverbend Park Boating
WEB SITE: Fairfax County Government 2023 SEASON: Open on weekends. Reservations and advanced payment required. Riverbend is the most upriver flat water kayaking along the Potomac River in Fairfax County. The current can be strong and since it’s only one mile from a dam, there are serious restrictions on where paddling is permitted. In addition…
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Boat Rentals at Lake Anne
Reston, Va. WEB SITE: Reston Association 2023 SEASON: Friday: 3 – 7 p.m.*Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.* Open Juneteenth and the Fourth of July 9 a.m.-8 p.m.* Last rental 1 hr. before closing The Reston Association rents kaysk as well as pedal boats and standup paddleboards from Washington Plaza. Cash only, no reservations. Getting…
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Lake Fairfax Boating/Marina
Reston WEB SITE: Fairfax County Government 2023 SEASON: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Kayaks and pedal boats are available for rent at Lake Fairfax. Shoreline fishing and water park features are also available. Getting there – Free News
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Lake Ridge Park and Marina
Lake Ridge, Va. WEB SITE: Prince William County Government 2023 SEASON: April 2 – June 12 weekends: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.June 13 – August 21 weekdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.August 22 – September 18: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.September 19 – October 16 weekends: 10 a.m. –…
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Potomac Boat Rentals
WEB SITE: Potomac Boat Rentals 2023 SEASON: Tuesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Walk-ups, no online reservations Potomac Boat Rentals on Neabsco Creek in Woodbridge offers kayaks and paddleboards. Kayakers experience Julie J. Metz Wetlands Preserve, Leesylvania State Park, and the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge. Getting there – Free