Thank you for sharing! I lived in the DC area back in the late 1980's and early 90's. My Mom and sister also lived nearby. I have been to all the places you visited but never to the top of the Washington Monument because it was rarely open. My Mom and I would often go to Great Falls and join a group that did wildflower identification tours. I was there with friends when it was near flood stage one time, and it was awesome! The other side of the river is cool also with the canal and Billy Goat Trail. Your video brought back a lot of fond memories! My Mom and sister are both gone now, and I haven't been back to the DC area since my sister's memorial service in 2003. I surely do miss the area.
Taking a road trip with my mom next year from St Louis to Delaware and it’ll be her first time in DC! I’ve never been to Mt Vernon and this will definitely be on our list!
This is home, i grew up in Alexandria! i'm surprised you didn't encounter much traffic, the GW Parkway is a major commuter route and regional connector! I remember when they built the museum at Mount Vernon, quite an improvement over the old one! I also remember the old Wilson Bridge, its one of the few drawbridges on the interstate system and the replacement was needed not just for increased capacity but to make the bridge higher so it doesn't need to open as often, the old one would have to open sometimes multiple times a week by the early 2000s, crazy for an interstate! I was surprised when I saw the shot of Bread&Water, it's next to Dishes of India, I haven't eaten there in probably 15 years, but I have fond memories of the place, it's a local institution. The Jones Point boundary stone is technically obsolete now that the entire VA portion was returned from DC and the border is the river's edge, but it's still a cool landmark. Alexandria has a really cool old downtown that's older than DC itself, and there are too many incredible things to list to do (even though Washington St through downtown is busy and ugly)
Love the variety you always provide, the towns, the scenery and the history! I watch quite a few travel TH-camrs and you are always the best at covering the out of the way spots and the hidden gems, along with the highlights of each area!
I grew up in that area so this brought back many memories to me. My family would picnic often at great falls in the summer to get out of the heat. Glad they added the overlooks on the VA side.
I grew up in Arlington, VA. These are my old stomping grounds. I have been to everyone of the places you went to. I miss living there now. Your coverage of the history and gorgeous scenery is awesome!
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is my favorite part, because of how many forgotten lives there have been due to war. You also mentioned you visited a family member's grave there, I'd like to thank them for their service.
This one really resonates with me. Growing up I lived less than 2 miles from Mt. Vernon just off the parkway. I attended Fort Hunt High School (now a jr high) and the first stop you made after visiting Mount Vernon was a favorite place to park with your sweetheart. Great memories…and the parkway is a beautiful drive. Thanks for sharing!
Living in DC the past six years, I mostly just complain about the traffic. But, I do need to pause more to reflect on all the history that surrounds me. I live in Calvert County, Maryland which actually features the spot where the British camped before heading into DC to burn down the White House in the War of 1812. (Patuxent River) Another terrific video!
I'd love to see where they camped. I work at the US Capitol (bldg. maintenance work) and I've been in the dome several times in 26 years I've worked there. Most people don't get to see parts of the bldg. that are "marks of history" that never get seen by the public. Things such as marble bathtubs used by members of congress in the early days but closed to the public and the room used for storage. The reason I bring up the British encampment, is because when you enter the inner part of the dome to ascend its spiral staircase to the top, you see parts of the old original pre-civil war dome bldg. The burn marks on the marble from the Brits setting fire to the bldg. (Yep, they burned the US Capitol too) are still there. The public doesn't get to see that, but I do by nature of my job. Alot of work goes into keeping that very old bldg. in good shape. Believe me, it is a constant battle.
Thanks for another great video, Josh. I have family living in Alexandria and we'll add this drive to our to-do-list for a future visit. Love your camera work and your laid-back style of narration.
I enjoyed seeing you and pops exploring some more touristy less hikey kinds of attractions. Your take on places like this is straightforward and genuine, thanks! P,S, I really enjoy the small details of the trip, things you wou;dn't know or hear about unless yoiu went. Loved the kayakers , cannon at Marcy...things that arent on wikipedia or in the brocure.
It's been about 6 or 7 years since I went to DC, but I absolutely love that area. Great video and super fun to watch. I'll have to visit that Teddy Memorial island, as he is my personal favorite president. It's a bit hard to beat the man who created the NPS haha. :)
Once upon a time I was being ferried from Dulles to... I don't remember; maybe Springfield Town Center? Anyway, the friend's father who was giving me the ride asked if I'd been on the GW Parkway. I said "No," so we went that way instead of 495. Sweet ride.
Neat fact. While visiting Iwo Jima (Marine Corps) Memorial, a Marine told me that if you walk around it, the angle of the flag appears to change making the flag look more straight. While walking around it gives the viewer the perception of the flag pole being raised. I took photos at all angles as I walked around. Scrolling through them quickly looks like an animation of the flag pole being raised up. Super cool I thought and very ingenious of the designer of the memorial.
DC is a charming place. Too many great scenes to visit for just a few days visit. I missed this part of DC in my last trip. Thank you and your Dad for guiding me through mt Vernon and the parkway. Enjoyed very much with you!
Fantastic video - nice to see the sights on the east coast. Tip for visiting Great Falls - I understand it can be incredibly busy at times. I visited there a few years ago on a Saturday. I avoided the crowds by arriving right when it opened at 7 am. When I left at 10 am. there was a long line of cars waiting to get in.
Look all around you. You are in the fort. 15:06 - The Fort Marcy page on Wikipedia shows this exact sign and the picture is labeled "Looking towards Ft. Marcy's ramparts."
Clara Barton and GW pkwy are kinda the same in spirit, the Clara Barton side has a cool canal that freezes in the winter where people ice skate and play hockey, really neat to see!
I live in the area, love the GW Parkway, especially Gravelly point, been there many times, next time you are there, head to the Smithsonian air and space museum at IAD Dulles airport its excellent
Drove it every day for two years. We built the tunnel boring machine that dug the tunnel from the pentagon parking lot to Alexandria and built the Chrystal City station.
I wonder if Great Falls is on the Fall Line. I think you'd be interested in that, no matter if GF is part or not. Ooo, there's some cool looking side falls and canal locks. I hope you didn't miss them. Hm... wrong side of the river.
Great Falls used to have many bridges that you could walk over to get right over the falls. A few years after they were built, a flood destroyed most all of them. This was sometime in the 1960s. It appears that they were never rebuilt.
Hello and thank you very much for the content of your videos on your channel because for the people across the ocean it's not very easy to come to visit US. Amazing places, views, information and the company of you and your father. Keep doing what you doing because you do it well! Kind regards from far away
Thanks for showing the inside of the Washington Monument. I hope to go there some day. And, yeah, St. Louis arch was a freaky experience, not for the claustrophobic!
When I was a child my family we would frequently visit Theodore Roosevelt island. Back then there was no bridge to the island. You took a ferry to get there.
Great video! I’ve lived in the DC area for 25 and I had no idea the lighthouse existed-can’t wait to check it out. Perhaps on a future visit to this area, your and your dad can check out the awesome C&O Canal. My husband and I have done and pieces, but never it’s entirety. Best of luck on your future travels!
Nicely done! The parkway is my backyard and you captured its highlights well. Unless you're a true Civil War buff and can appreciate the subtleties of earthworks and fort development, there's really not much to see there. However, Fort Marcy does give you access to the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT). The PHT is a rugged trail that runs from parking lot at Roosevelt Island to the American Legion Bridge. If you're looking for a 'real' hike in the woods, this trail totally delivers.
This is pretty neat...I was just thinking about taking a trip out the Capital and surrounding area but then you made a video about some of the items I wanted to see. You should do a DC tour during the cherry blossom season.
Howdy Lense and Dad! Very thorough coverage. Fort Marcy is only one of the many Fort Parks in the area. Many are just like Fort Marcy, mostly empty. If you did not bring any KFC, you will not be staying long. Great videos!
Love this! The DMV is such a great area. So much to do. You mentioned you have a video of your 24 hours in DC. Has it been uploaded or am I just being impatient? Sorry, love your stuff always!
Some geography trivia. After you left Gravelly Point and crossed under the 14th Street Bridge you were in DC. The parking lot for TR Island is in Virginia, but the bridge and island are also in the District. Did you know you passed the CIA on your way north? Also, Fort Marcy. Ask Dad if he remembers the name Vince Foster.
Amazing thanks for sharing this In a time when we need to be reminded that we are Americans and the love an pride of being an American means so much more than democrats and Republicans
I can’t believe I live here and haven’t done any of this stuff except Gravely Park. Thanks for showing me around my hood!😁
So glad it was helpful! I don't think many people drive that route as a tourist like we did haha
Thank you for sharing! I lived in the DC area back in the late 1980's and early 90's. My Mom and sister also lived nearby. I have been to all the places you visited but never to the top of the Washington Monument because it was rarely open. My Mom and I would often go to Great Falls and join a group that did wildflower identification tours. I was there with friends when it was near flood stage one time, and it was awesome! The other side of the river is cool also with the canal and Billy Goat Trail. Your video brought back a lot of fond memories! My Mom and sister are both gone now, and I haven't been back to the DC area since my sister's memorial service in 2003. I surely do miss the area.
Thanks for another terrific video. It’s great to see places other than the Western states.
Glad you enjoyed it More East Coast spots soon for sure
I especially enjoyed the waterfalls. Thank you for the extra effort on the kayakers. Fascinating.
Taking a road trip with my mom next year from St Louis to Delaware and it’ll be her first time in DC! I’ve never been to Mt Vernon and this will definitely be on our list!
So cool! I hope you have a great time!
Great video man! I got to see this last summer and absolutely loved it. Thanks for making this 😎🤘
This is home, i grew up in Alexandria!
i'm surprised you didn't encounter much traffic, the GW Parkway is a major commuter route and regional connector!
I remember when they built the museum at Mount Vernon, quite an improvement over the old one! I also remember the old Wilson Bridge, its one of the few drawbridges on the interstate system and the replacement was needed not just for increased capacity but to make the bridge higher so it doesn't need to open as often, the old one would have to open sometimes multiple times a week by the early 2000s, crazy for an interstate!
I was surprised when I saw the shot of Bread&Water, it's next to Dishes of India, I haven't eaten there in probably 15 years, but I have fond memories of the place, it's a local institution. The Jones Point boundary stone is technically obsolete now that the entire VA portion was returned from DC and the border is the river's edge, but it's still a cool landmark.
Alexandria has a really cool old downtown that's older than DC itself, and there are too many incredible things to list to do (even though Washington St through downtown is busy and ugly)
Love the trips with your dad, enjoy these days forever! Keep up the great content.
Thanks! Will do!
Love the variety you always provide, the towns, the scenery and the history! I watch quite a few travel TH-camrs and you are always the best at covering the out of the way spots and the hidden gems, along with the highlights of each area!
I love the intertwining of history and nature. Two of my favorite things. Definitely spots to see when visiting the area.
I grew up in that area so this brought back many memories to me. My family would picnic often at great falls in the summer to get out of the heat. Glad they added the overlooks on the VA side.
I grew up in Arlington, VA. These are my old stomping grounds. I have been to everyone of the places you went to. I miss living there now. Your coverage of the history and gorgeous scenery is awesome!
This video is awesome! I grew up doing these things and now have a 1 day guide to take the hubby and kids. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you for introducing me to a new area to explore. Never heard of Great falls or knew about the GW memorial pkwy.
Your channel always transports me to another world. I really like traveling in this way. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!
Another great video Josh. That was an awesome shot of the kayakers going over the waterfall.
Thank you! I agree, it was so crazy to see that
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is my favorite part, because of how many forgotten lives there have been due to war.
You also mentioned you visited a family member's grave there, I'd like to thank them for their service.
Thank you, that is very kind of you to say!
This one really resonates with me. Growing up I lived less than 2 miles from Mt. Vernon just off the parkway. I attended Fort Hunt High School (now a jr high) and the first stop you made after visiting Mount Vernon was a favorite place to park with your sweetheart. Great memories…and the parkway is a beautiful drive. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, that is awesome you grew up so close!
Keep going man, your content is amazing! Absolutely love it :)
Thanks a ton! Appreciate it!
Living in DC the past six years, I mostly just complain about the traffic. But, I do need to pause more to reflect on all the history that surrounds me. I live in Calvert County, Maryland which actually features the spot where the British camped before heading into DC to burn down the White House in the War of 1812. (Patuxent River) Another terrific video!
I'd love to see where they camped. I work at the US Capitol (bldg. maintenance work) and I've been in the dome several times in 26 years I've worked there. Most people don't get to see parts of the bldg. that are "marks of history" that never get seen by the public. Things such as marble bathtubs used by members of congress in the early days but closed to the public and the room used for storage. The reason I bring up the British encampment, is because when you enter the inner part of the dome to ascend its spiral staircase to the top, you see parts of the old original pre-civil war dome bldg. The burn marks on the marble from the Brits setting fire to the bldg. (Yep, they burned the US Capitol too) are still there. The public doesn't get to see that, but I do by nature of my job. Alot of work goes into keeping that very old bldg. in good shape. Believe me, it is a constant battle.
Never knew that the George Washington Memorial Parkway existed. Thanks for the heads up and I have to visit this site. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for another great video, Josh. I have family living in Alexandria and we'll add this drive to our to-do-list for a future visit. Love your camera work and your laid-back style of narration.
I first like the video... Then start watching...
Coz i know it's gonna be good
Great video. We live near there but have never been to se of the places you talked about. This makes me want to go!!! Thanks
I enjoyed seeing you and pops exploring some more touristy less hikey kinds of attractions. Your take on places like this is straightforward and genuine, thanks! P,S, I really enjoy the small details of the trip, things you wou;dn't know or hear about unless yoiu went. Loved the kayakers , cannon at Marcy...things that arent on wikipedia or in the brocure.
love the history. thank you.
Thank you and Pop's for sharing.
That was awesome !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful video. You gave me some great ideas of places to explore. Glad you came to the east coast.
It's been about 6 or 7 years since I went to DC, but I absolutely love that area. Great video and super fun to watch. I'll have to visit that Teddy Memorial island, as he is my personal favorite president. It's a bit hard to beat the man who created the NPS haha. :)
Once upon a time I was being ferried from Dulles to... I don't remember; maybe Springfield Town Center? Anyway, the friend's father who was giving me the ride asked if I'd been on the GW Parkway. I said "No," so we went that way instead of 495. Sweet ride.
Just beautiful
Neat fact. While visiting Iwo Jima (Marine Corps) Memorial, a Marine told me that if you walk around it, the angle of the flag appears to change making the flag look more straight. While walking around it gives the viewer the perception of the flag pole being raised. I took photos at all angles as I walked around. Scrolling through them quickly looks like an animation of the flag pole being raised up. Super cool I thought and very ingenious of the designer of the memorial.
You are always on top of presentation. Excellent Enterprising Extraordinary Endeavor. Hearty Greetings from Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳 💐✊️🤝👌🙏
DC is a charming place. Too many great scenes to visit for just a few days visit. I missed this part of DC in my last trip. Thank you and your Dad for guiding me through mt Vernon and the parkway. Enjoyed very much with you!
Fantastic video - nice to see the sights on the east coast. Tip for visiting Great Falls - I understand it can be incredibly busy at times. I visited there a few years ago on a Saturday. I avoided the crowds by arriving right when it opened at 7 am. When I left at 10 am. there was a long line of cars waiting to get in.
Thanks for the tips! Early is always better!
I always love your videos. This was another wonderful, informative one.
👏🤗
Awesome road trip. My sister lives near Mt. Vernon and we will try to visit some of these stops.
You should!
We enjoy watching your videos and appreciate all the hard work you do. They are all so amazing and beautiful. You and Pops are the best. ❤
Informative and entertaining! Bravo! Joan. Time well-spent!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was really fantastic. Never heard of Great falls. They were incredible. Thanks again for another perfect video. 👍🏻👍🏻♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The river falls was a surprise, every time i visit that area in the summer, it's super hot & humid near the river.
Wonderful!!
Look all around you. You are in the fort.
15:06 - The Fort Marcy page on Wikipedia shows this exact sign and the picture is labeled "Looking towards Ft. Marcy's ramparts."
Hey! I was there 3 weeks ago! The parkway is pretty cool
Thanks so much for this one. We will be going in October as part of a long road trip, and this was a great overview
Just subscribed. You have great content keep up the great work.
Clara Barton and GW pkwy are kinda the same in spirit, the Clara Barton side has a cool canal that freezes in the winter where people ice skate and play hockey, really neat to see!
I live in the area, love the GW Parkway, especially Gravelly point, been there many times, next time you are there, head to the Smithsonian air and space museum at IAD Dulles airport its excellent
Drove it every day for two years. We built the tunnel boring machine that dug the tunnel from the pentagon parking lot to Alexandria and built the Chrystal City station.
Another video! Can’t wait to watch!
Hope you enjoyed it!
I wonder if Great Falls is on the Fall Line. I think you'd be interested in that, no matter if GF is part or not.
Ooo, there's some cool looking side falls and canal locks. I hope you didn't miss them. Hm... wrong side of the river.
Great Falls used to have many bridges that you could walk over to get right over the falls. A few years after they were built, a flood destroyed most all of them. This was sometime in the 1960s. It appears that they were never rebuilt.
Oh wow, that's crazy!
This is so cool thanks for sharing. So much history and sites to see
Nice episode !!
Hello and thank you very much for the content of your videos on your channel because for the people across the ocean it's not very easy to come to visit US. Amazing places, views, information and the company of you and your father. Keep doing what you doing because you do it well! Kind regards from far away
Thanks for the amazing video! Was the Great Falls Park Visitor center open when you were there? When I visited it was doing roof repairs.
Thanks for showing the inside of the Washington Monument. I hope to go there some day. And, yeah, St. Louis arch was a freaky experience, not for the claustrophobic!
When I was a child my family we would frequently visit Theodore Roosevelt island. Back then there was no bridge to the island. You took a ferry to get there.
Oh wow that is crazy, so fun to take a ferry over
Always looking forward to your adventures and can’t wait to start mine. Thanks Josh and Pops🌸💕
Hope you enjoy it!
Have you guys done the Colonial Parkway drive from Jamestown to Yorktown, VA with Williamsburg along the way? Another good drive for history.
I haven't, sounds like a great idea though
I even like these videos with a historic touch more!
Great video! I’ve lived in the DC area for 25 and I had no idea the lighthouse existed-can’t wait to check it out. Perhaps on a future visit to this area, your and your dad can check out the awesome C&O Canal. My husband and I have done and pieces, but never it’s entirety. Best of luck on your future travels!
Fantastic video live near dc and found a lot of stuff out thanks.
THANK YOU..NICE VIDEO
Glad you liked it!
I love your videos, thank you!
Nicely done! The parkway is my backyard and you captured its highlights well.
Unless you're a true Civil War buff and can appreciate the subtleties of earthworks and fort development, there's really not much to see there. However, Fort Marcy does give you access to the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT). The PHT is a rugged trail that runs from parking lot at Roosevelt Island to the American Legion Bridge. If you're looking for a 'real' hike in the woods, this trail totally delivers.
Amazing very beautiful and unique. amazing video. Thank you for Sharing
Thanks for watching the video!
Hello my good friend...have you ever traveled to Isfahan?! Isfahan is famous for half the world..Isfahan is a must see
There are giant catfish in that section of the Potomac River.
I thought that was a toy car at 5:32 lol
haha it totally looks like one!
This is pretty neat...I was just thinking about taking a trip out the Capital and surrounding area but then you made a video about some of the items I wanted to see. You should do a DC tour during the cherry blossom season.
I got another video in a week or 2 on 24 hours in Washington DC as well. I would love to visit during cherry blossom season!
Howdy Lense and Dad! Very thorough coverage. Fort Marcy is only one of the many Fort Parks in the area. Many are just like Fort Marcy, mostly empty. If you did not bring any KFC, you will not be staying long. Great videos!
Very nice video! If I ever get that way, I'll check it out. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I love the memorial
So many beautiful memorials there
Love this! The DMV is such a great area. So much to do. You mentioned you have a video of your 24 hours in DC. Has it been uploaded or am I just being impatient? Sorry, love your stuff always!
Thanks!
Thank you for the tip! Appreciate the support!
Traffic around the capital is intimidating. I think I may need to sacrifice my sanity, but I will tough up to visit these landmarks.
It wasn't too bad when we went, we must have gotten lucky
Well done! Been there done that and you did it justice. Our tax dollars at work! Thanks. Suzy
Some geography trivia. After you left Gravelly Point and crossed under the 14th Street Bridge you were in DC. The parking lot for TR Island is in Virginia, but the bridge and island are also in the District. Did you know you passed the CIA on your way north? Also, Fort Marcy. Ask Dad if he remembers the name Vince Foster.
Excellent👌🏽
Amazing thanks for sharing this In a time when we need to be reminded that we are Americans and the love an pride of being an American means so much more than democrats and Republicans
You mean totalitarian communists and Republicans.
Well said! So much beauty in America for sure
I hope you are successful in your work, my friend 🌹🌹🍁👌🏻😉❤
Congrats on the 200k subs! My channel only has 44 but I'm only a lowly cartoonist, lol.
josh just curious, how many national parks have you visited?
I am half way, I have visited and made videos on 32 parks
Super journée, mais moi je prendrais 3 jours à le faire.
That is a great way to do it, especially spending a day in DC as well
Parking tips?
My man bypassed the Indian restaurant to go to the *Bread & Water Company*
what is Pops real name?
I don't celebrate people that have owned slaves and fathered kids by said slaves the make them work like slaves.