Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup

Entrance FREE Day for the National Public Lands Day:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm#:~:text=Join%20us%20for%20National%20Public,largest%20single%2Dday%20volunteer%20effort.

From the parking lot, the Group heads to the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center and crosses the bridge over the C&O Canal in a northerly direction toward the Washington Aqueduct Observation Deck overlook. From this overlook, the Group photographs Conn Island located in the middle of the Potomac River where there once was a very tall tree that housed a bald eagle’s nest complete with a pair of eaglets. However, it fell, and hopefully, a new nest will be built nearby.

The Group heads south down the trail to the Great Falls Overlook on Olmsted Island Overlook to photograph the Potomac River waterfalls, kayakers, great blue herons, and other birds. That trail takes the Group across a couple of waterfalls where great shots are taken. The estimated full walk is two miles (3.2 kilometers).

At the end of this field trip, the Group typically has breakfast at the Tally Ho Restaurant, 9923 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 - tallyhorestaurant.com.

Bring water, tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty memory cards

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.

For details, check the website:
https://leesburgairshow.com/

The Leesburg Airshow takes place at the Leesburg Executive Airport. The primary parking locations for the 2025 Airshow will be at Heritage High School and Segra Field. Heritage High School is located at 520 Evergreen Mills Road. Segra Field is located at 42095 Loudoun United Dr. There will be no general parking available at the Leesburg Executive Airport; this lot will be reserved for our guests who require handicap accessible options. A DMV-issued permit will need to be displayed in order to access this lot.

Complimentary shuttles will be running continuously from both satellite parking lots from 10:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Admission to the Leesburg Airshow is free. There are no parking or shuttle fees. Tickets are NOT required for this event.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax on during the aerobatic portion of the event. No glass bottles or coolers will be permitted. Pets are not permitted.

Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.

Bring water, comfortable shoes, a tripod, fully charged batteries, and empty memory cards...

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.

From the website:
"Ride aboard the Discovery Barge II, a 24-foot pontoon boat, as you travel into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, history, and beauty. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour, which takes you through a stretch of the James River known as Jefferson's Reach.

This tour focuses on resident bald eagles, who thrive in their territories year-round. This 'restored' resident eagle population is considered to be the greatest comeback of the bald eagle in the entire continent. Their conservation success story can be seen first hand, where 49 years ago, in 1975, there were no resident bald eagles within the 10,000 square miles of the James River's watershed. Four years after local extinction, in 1979, a first pair came back on their own and began this comeback. Today, over 380 pair of resident eagles call the James River home. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour shares a part of this amazing story while traveling through up to ten territories.

In addition to the resident eagles, two other populations of bald eagles migrate into the area. In early May, summer migratory bald eagles, from the south (mainly Florida), arrive and are gone by the end of September. In mid November, winter migratory eagles arrive from the north and stay into February, then return to New England and Eastern Canada to their breeding grounds.

Come experience majestic bald eagles closer than you may have ever seen them."

Be sure to dress for the weather.

Additional Information:
For more information on our Eagle Tours, click here.
To view our website, click the following: **www.DiscovertheJames.com**.
To check out Richmond's weather, click here.

Bring Water, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location, and I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.