Whew, it takes a long time (3 weeks?!) to edit one hour of video into less than 10 minutes without any support staff! Anyway, here's a glimpse of what fans can expect to see and experience during a Nationals Park tour. Tours, available on non-game days, cost $15 and tickets should be purchased in advance. [Photoset] Continue Reading
All Weekend (Metro): Due to track work on the Green line, fans leaving after the game should avoid the Navy Yard Metro and take the free shuttle provided by Metro to either Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange Line), Union Station (Red Line), or Eastern Market (Blue/Orange Line). You can also skip Metro and purchase single game parking at Nationals.com (or cash lots). Saturday (RFK Parkers): RFK parkers should park in Lot 7 due to the US Women's National soccer team's exhibition game. You ... Continue Reading
As mentioned previously, Ballpark Enterprises has kicked off tours of Nationals Park for fans on non-game days for $15. You can purchase tickets online or at the ticket kiosks at the park (I believe) ahead of time. Tours begin at 10:30 AM. I took a tour Monday morning and have to say the coolest part was getting to stand in the dugout and throw warmup pitches in the Nats bullpen. Except I think I tore my labrum! (j/k) My second ... Continue Reading
Everything else -- not so much! I've been holding back my disappointment. It's early! Give it time! But at this point, I'm throwing my hands in the air and sadly considering giving up the photography thing - at least for this season. I recently read a study on the effects being a sports fan can have on one's health and it didn't paint a pretty picture. My experiences over the last several games were likely detrimental to my health for ... Continue Reading
Lots of DC sports excitement in the air this week! The Nationals take on the Marlins for game 2 in the series, and third home game at the new ballpark. The Caps begin the playoffs at the end of the week (Go Caps!!). The Wizards play Boston at home Wednesday and DC United hosts a match at RFK Wednesday, meaning Lot 8 will not be open for Nats fans wanting to take the Nats Express shuttle (in fact, I've heard ... Continue Reading