Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Millions of shad eggs are being shipped from the Potomac to the Rappahannock River.
Two fishing nets were laid in the choppy Potomac River near Mason Neck on Monday afternoon, and the crew of biologists, fishermen and students waited on Brad Harley's weathered 21-foot pontoon boat for American shad - the world's largest herring. Look at the clock. It's time to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Once caught, the fish were brought aboard and analyzed for fertility. The males were kept, and so were the females full of eggs. The others were thrown back. "We've got a long ways to go," said Mike Isel, a biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. "Our goal is four million eggs by May 15. Right now we're at around three million." The Department has stocked over 20 million baby shad from the Potomac …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Mason Neck resident Rob Hartwell took brand new medical and green technologies to Britain and Germany. Check out his pictures and tales from Europe.
I recently flew to England and Germany to introduce exciting new medical and green energy technologies to strategic companies in Europe, as well as to see a couple old friends. The trip was successful and memorable, and, having taken a call from Lorton Patch reporter James Cullum about the Eagle Festival while traveling on the Autobahn, he asked me to pen an article on my travels. Observations on the transit I flew to London on a freezing Virgin Atlantic Airbus from Dulles. When the flight attendant, a rather large man walked by, the floor shook and creaked, and the outside temperature of -36 degrees was not abated by much of a heating system. A jacket and two blankets did almost nothing to improve the comfort level. The business While …
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Scouts will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday morning.
Mason Neck's Cub Scout Pack 1900 will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Saturday. The Pack, which is comprised of first through fifth graders who live on the Neck, held an in-house competition on who will place the wreath. The group was tasked with writing an essay on "What Arlington National Cemetery means to me." The three scouts selected were Wade McIntyre, Jacob Dameron and Connor Alfeiri. The Hallowing Point Garden Club is providing the wreath. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Stay in touch with all things Lorton by following us on Facebook andTwitter!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Mason Neck's Rob Hartwell is in Tampa.
Editor's Note: Mason Neck's Rob Hartwell is attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Hartwell is a Mitt Romney supporter and past finance chair of the Republican Party of Virginia. I arrived in Tampa on Thursday and was a guest of Maryland and Sen. Alex Mooney (Md.-3rd) at the RNC Farewell Reception and Dinner honoring past RNC Members! I met lots of state chairmen and chairwomen, including those from California, the District, Maryland, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington, and you would be surprised to know that most of the conversations were about the pending hurricane, accomodations, and the economy...not the pending convention. Mount Vernon is well represented at the convention, with the youngest convention …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Nice weather means more people, more boats and more danger.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Fairfax County fireboats will be on safety patrol on Saturday, May 26, along the Potomac River in the Mason Neck area. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue has a few fundamental tips for boaters before they embark on voyages: "Recreational boating is second only to highway transportation in the number of fatalities that occur each year," according to a County Fire and Rescue news release. "Alcohol is involved in most of these accidents."
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A 20-mile drive from D.C. and you're in another world.
Realtor Susan Gray Chambers is selling a 1991 Georgian manor at the tip of Mason Neck for $4.95 million. Eagles Landing, 11521 Potomac Road, offers 15,000 square feet on 11 acres, and nearly every room has a panoramic view of the Potomac River and a freshwater tidal marsh. One eye-catching feature is the floating spiral staircase in the main hall that looks out onto the river. The home also has two master bedroom suites with stunning river views, a carriage house above a three-car garage (with a view of the Potomac, naturally). That a pair of bald eagles nest on the property is the icing on the cake. Why Mason Neck? Drive down Gunston Road after turning off Richmond Highway in Lorton and in minutes you'll be surrounded by a relatively…
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
It was in the Gunston Manor neighborhood
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
This morning, Patch was out with bird enthusiast Rob Hartwell looking for bald eagles in Mason Neck. We found one at around 8:45 a.m. in the Gunston Manor neighborhood. Some of the eagle nests in the area have been around for up to 15 years and weigh 2,000 pounds. Enjoy the photos!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Saw them along Gunston Road
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Patch caught up with these deer while driving along Gunston Road today in Mason Neck. They were friendly and allowed for these pictures to be taken at close range. By the way, did you know that deer hunting in Fairfax County is a contentious issue? Click here for more on that. Enjoy the photos!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Planning a trip to enjoy a last bit of summer or looking ahead to fall? Starting on the web is a great first step to getting away from it all.
Virginia State Parks are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. The park system opened six parks (Douthat, Fairy Stone, Hungry Mother, Seashore, Staunton River and Westmoreland) on the same day in 1936. The park facilities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as one of the first non-Federal project undertaken by this New Deal jobs program. The park system has grown to 35 state parks that cross the commonwealth from the Beach (First Landing) to the mountains (Douthat); from Northern Virginia (Sky Meadows and Mason Neck) to the Roanoke highlands (Wilderness Road and Natural Tunnel). The state parks have a very rich website that has information about park locations, amenities, history and events. You can start off with …
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Extension of bike and foot path under way
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wondering what the construction is on Gunston Road in Mason Neck? Why it's the extension of the Mason Neck Trail.*Lorton Patch wrote about in September and October of last year. At the time, the projection was that it would be ready for the summer, if not sooner. From the looks of things, the project seems to be on schedule. Note - In a previous version of this article the road was called Gunston Cove Road. It is now correctly listed.
Sally Spangler
2:17 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Herring and shad runs ceased many years ago. All the little streams around here had people with nets catching both kinds of fish every spring. Then it all stopped. I am very glad there is a new interest in these fish. They are very good to eat. I have missed them! more ›