DC may be a small city of only 68 square miles, but that doesn’t limit the number of places to explore here. One of my favorite parts of this city is that no matter where you are, you are never too far from a park or some other green space.  As an outsider to DC, you may think of the National Mall when it comes to green space. Or if you live here… Rock Creek Park or Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park may come to mind. However, my favorite hidden gem in DC when I’m craving nature is the National Arboretum.