The local water parks are set to open for the season. Take the kids for a fun day in the sun and cool off while sliding town a big water slide, playing in a splash pool or floating down a lazy river. We are lucky to have some terrific water parks in the Washington DC capital region. This is a great way to spend some family time and to stay cool.

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Hotels with Outdoor Swimming Pools in DC

Outdoor Swimming Pools in Washington, DC

Lakes and Swimming Near Washington, DC

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Here's a fun way to get active and physically fit this summer while enjoying scenic river views and evening sunsets in Washington DC. Join the staff at Anacostia Park for the "Ranger Fit Challenge" and walk, jog, or perform calisthenics every Thursday, starting May 23rd from 6pm - 7pm, at the skating pavilion. The park is a Healthy Parks for Healthy People site and the staff encourages visitors to get outside and experience the park while being active. Exercises and activities will be geared to all fitness levels from jump ropes and step-ups, to agility ladders and toning. For more information, call Park Guides, Charles Taylor or Miguel Marquez, (202) 426-6905.

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A Guide to Parks in Washington DC

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Do you love crab cakes? Here's a great opportunity to critique some of the region's best. The American Institute of Wine and Food and The Source by Wolfgang Puck are hosting a crab cake competition designed to raise awareness for local and sustainable seafood initiatives, as well as funds for culinary internships, scholarships and educational programs. The DC Crab Cake Competition will pit eight of the area's top chefs against one another in a showdown showcasing Maryland blue crab on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 12 - 3 p.m. at The Source by Wolfgang Puck (575 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC). This year's participating chefs include:

• Kyle Bailey, Executive Chef, Birch & Barley
  
• Jeff Black, Owner and Executive Chef, Black Restaurant Group
  
• Chris Clime, Executive Chef, PassionFish
  
• John Critchley, Executive Chef, BOURBON STEAK
  
• Spike Gjerde, Co-Owner and Executive Chef, Woodberry Kitchen
  
• Matt Hagan, Chef de Cuisine, Mussel Bar & Grille
  
• Russell Smith, Executive Chef, Wolfgang Puck Catering
  
• David Stein, Executive Chef, Tony & Joe's

Tickets are $70 per person and include tastes of all the crab cakes, local oyster bars, and beer and wine stations. Tickets are on sale at aiwfcrabcakes.eventbrite.com.

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Maryland Crabs - Things to Know About Blue Crabs

Crab Restaurants in the Washington DC Region

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Madame Tussauds Washington DC has announced that it will debut a new and updated wax figure of music superstar Justin Bieber on Friday, June 21, 2013. Giving Bieber fans a sneak peek at what to expect when the figure debuts, Tussauds also unveiled shots of the sculpted clay head mold that has been created and used to make the new figure. Madame Tussauds also announced a contest that offers the chance to unveil the figure in person. For the chance to win, create a video explaining, in two minutes or less, why you are Bieber's biggest fan; upload it to YouTube; and send the video link to info@madametussaudsdc.com (contest participants must be 18 years or younger and currently reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia). One lucky fan will be chosen to attend the exclusive media unveiling of the figure in June.

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