Looking for a great sunset photo opportunity? Join us for a relaxing guided sunset kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. 

Calm evening waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. All equipment, paddles and PFDs and necessary instruction is included on this professionally guided paddle.

Bring water and snacks and don't forget your binoculars!

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and event location.

There is limited space, so please register early. 

46 miles, elevation 1800 feet. For intermediate and advanced riders.  Mostly low-traffic, country roads with rolling hills. 

We're excited to offer this fantastic ride with gorgeous scenery in Clarke County, VA which is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. We'll ride past working farms, old country estates and through historic towns, with the mountains in the distance. We even make a brief foray into West Virginia. Our ride starts at Burwell-Morgan Mill, which was built in the 1780's, and where we'll return to picnic after the ride. This ride is well worth the drive to get there!

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

30 miles, out and back, nearly flat on the wonderfully re-surfaced C&O Canal Towpath.  Good for advanced beginners (who can do the distance) and above. 

Join us for an easy-going, moderately paced ride on finely crushed gravel along the delightfully tree-lined and sun dappled C & O Towpath from Point-of-Rocks to slightly beyond Harpers Ferry. This beautiful ride hugging the Potomac River is a real treat in the summer. We’ll stop for ice cream in Harpers Ferry and walk around this historic town before turning around. Harpers Ferry is the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and the site of John Brown's raid against slavery. All bike types are suitable. 

As with all WWO rides, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this ride is FREE for Members, you do need to register. 

6 miles, Level 5, Suitable for in-shape beginners to advanced hikers.

Prince William Forest Park provides visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an abundance of natural features, ecosystems, flora, and fauna. Not to mention old-timey history!

This route strings together several of the park’s quieter trails to form a surprisingly serene loop through rolling woodlands and tucked‑away stream valleys. It’s the kind of hike where the landscape shifts gently around you—open understory, ferny pockets, cool creek crossings—without ever breaking the peaceful rhythm of the walk.

The terrain stays engaging without being punishing. The primary surface is packed dirt, occasionally giving way to short rocky or root‑laced stretches that keep your feet honest. Two brief dirt‑and‑gravel road segments offer a chance to reset your pace before dipping back into the woods. Throughout the loop, a generous tree canopy filters the light and keeps the trail shaded, making even warm days feel manageable.

Expect a route that feels both intimate and expansive: quiet corners, soft forest sounds, and long, easy curves through the hills. It’s a beautiful, surprisingly tranquil loop—one that showcases just how much wild charm Northern Virginia still has tucked away.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this hike is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register. 

A casual evening paddle (kayak or SUP) for an hour at the Wharf followed by happy hour. Experience recommended by not required. Must be able to swim. 

We’ll use kayaks and paddleboards from Adventures Unbound. Then we’ll mosey around the Washington Channel to watch birds and other boats and just enjoy being on the water together! Afterwards, we’ll walk over to Boardwalk to enjoy bar snacks and beverages.

There is limited space, so please register early. 

32 miles on a flat, tree-lined paved trail --  a great ride in the summertime. For Advanced Beginners and above.

36 miles, 1700" elevation on rural and suburban roads; rolling hills to moderately hilly. Suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.

This ride winds through the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s open fields and farmland, and includes a lovely ride on the forested drive leading to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge.  The Beltsville Agricultural Center is an oasis of green in a rapidly urbanizing area.   We will have a leader and sweep and no one will be left behind. The starting point is about a 2.5 mile ride from the Greenbelt Metro Station.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early.  

Join the WWO Virtual Book Club & Social!  Offered virtually so all can join, we gather quarterly to socialize and discuss a book around the theme of women in the outdoors. 

“A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.”

Come join a community of women who share the outdoors in all ways possible!   The Zoom logon information will be provided to you in an email the day before the meeting.  

Although this event is FREE for Members, please register!