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Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• This National Park Is One of the Best Places in the U.S. to See Fall Foliage—With Scenic Views and Dozens of Waterfalls (travelandleisure.com) — Shenandoah National Park's fall colors and waterfalls are just a short drive from Washington and the article spotlights the town as a charming gateway with The Inn at Little Washington. It walks you through when to visit, how to get there, key hikes, and nearby food, wine, cabins, and small towns that make this corner of Virginia a standout weekend escape.
• WAMU's Week Ahead: Trayon White's trial begins, a Loudoun data center vote, one chef's special memoir and theater season kicks-off (wamu.org) — Washington takes center stage as chef Patrick O'Connell shares how The Inn at Little Washington helped transform the tiny town into an international dining destination, timed with his new memoir's release. The broader roundup also previews a pivotal Loudoun County data center vote and the kickoff of the D.C. theater season, but O'Connell's story offers the most direct local connection for Washington residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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