Fall in the DC area has a short, sweet window. One week the trees are just starting to turn, and the next week everyone is searching for gloves before school drop-off. That is what makes the season feel so special. The weather is gentle, the parks are colorful, and families can pack a lot into a Saturday without melting in the summer heat or bundling up for winter. Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia offer an easy mix of outdoor adventures, low-key neighborhood outings, far