Lake Newport

Lake Newport

Photo Gallery: Reston’s Summer of 2016

Another spectacular Reston summer has come and gone. We hope you enjoyed it! Here are some of our favorite photos from the summer of 2016. You might recognize some of these images from Modern Reston’s Instagram account (@modernreston) or my own account (@charlottegearyphotography). Follow us for more photos like these of Reston and the surrounding areas. And tag…

September 7, 2016

Creative Date Night Ideas in Northern Virginia: Beyond Dinner and a Movie

If your date night routine is getting a little too, uh, routine, then it’s time for something new. Whether you’re looking for free date ideas or something more extravagant, we have lots of suggestions for things to do in the Reston area of Northern Virginia. BE ROMANTIC ☐ Rent a boat for two at Lake Anne or…

August 13, 2016

Photo Gallery: Reston’s Glorious Springtime

Reston may be best known as a growing urban center, but it is also home to exquisite natural scenery, which is particularly magnificent in the springtime. Here are some scenes from Reston during the last several weeks.                               Photo credit: Charlotte Geary. Prints and…

May 10, 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Things to Do in the Reston Area

This area is filled with great opportunities for outdoor recreation! One of our most popular articles of all time is our Ultimate Guide to Kids’ Indoor Fun in the Reston Area. The next logical step is a guide to outdoor fun, but this time we didn’t limit the excitement to kids’ activities. Here are our favorite ways for…

April 21, 2016

Photo Gallery: Reston’s Dazzling Fall Colors

Trees are part of Reston’s unique identity — unlike many suburbs, this area has preserved several of its mature trees. When you live in a city nestled within a forest, every season is beautiful. Autumn, however, is almost magical here in Reston. As we rake the last of this year’s foliage, let’s look back on…

November 12, 2015

Photo Gallery: Reston in the Summer of 2015

Summer is perhaps the most fun time to be in Reston, with its outdoor concerts, water sports, wildlife, and festivals. We’re going to miss it! As we wrap up this season and prepare for Labor Day weekend, here’s a look back at Reston over the last three months.  

September 3, 2015

Trail Tour: The Splendor of Lake Newport in the Fall

We promised tours of two gorgeous trails that you cannot miss during the peak of Reston’s fall foliage. Last week we featured a path along the water at Lake Audubon. It has been so fun to hear from some of you who’ve explored that trail since then! I’m really glad that many of you enjoyed it….

October 30, 2014

Photography Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Fall Foliage Pictures

Right now is one of the most beautiful times of year to take photographs! Northern Virginia’s fall foliage typically peaks in the last week of October and the first week of November, so get your camera ready and head outside. I know many of you share my love of photography and the spectacular trees in the DC area. I’m a photographer…

October 27, 2014