Picnic in the Grove of Trees

We started our outing at the National Arboretum with a light picnic of purchased sandwiches under the trees. The best spot was in a protected area near the parking lot but was taken by a large group with children. The remaining tables were near the top of the bowl, or on exposed slopes. There, the trees were bare, the picnic tables in major need of replacement, and the wind sharp and cold. Needless to say, the picnic was brief.Read more