Hiking

Great hiking is available in and around Washington. Hikes and nature walks are listed in the Friday "Weekend" section of the Washington Post. Several area organizations sponsor outings, and many are guided.

Theodore Roosevelt Island. Designed as a living memorial to the environmentally minded 26th U.S. President, this wildlife sanctuary is off the George Washington Parkway near the Virginia side of the Potomac—close to Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, East Potomac Park, and the Kennedy Center. Hikers and bicyclists can reach the island by crossing the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge or walking for 15 minutes from the Rosslyn Metro, but bikes are not allowed on the island and must be docked instead near the footbridge. Many birds and other animals live in the island's marsh and forests, which can be seen on a ranger-led Island Safari. A statue of Teddy greets you with his arm raised stands at the island's heart. Washington, District of Columbia, 20037. 703/289–2500; www.nps.gov/this.