I am a freelance writer and author with extensive knowledge of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. I have written thousands of articles for regional and national publications including About.com, Washingtonian, Montgomery Parks, ApartmentGuide.com, Conde Nast Traveler, Grandparents.com, Washington Parent and more. My books include 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. and Images of Rail: Union Station in Washington, DC. My third book, Quiet Water: Mid-Atlantic, AMC’s Canoe and Kayak Guide will be published in 2018. I especially enjoy outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.