Past what seems to be the end of the Town of Quantico, nearly 150 boat slips line the water’s edge. Just beyond the east end of Potomac Avenue, sit two small buildings. One on either end of the road. Kayaks are stacked rows high; life jackets hang to dry in the sun, and outdoor gear waits to be fitted for its weekend destination on the Potomac River. - Kate Cutshall, outdoor commercial recreation program manager, Marine Corps Community Services speaks about the new Lunga Recreation Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18, 2022. Lunga will be open for camping, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The facility closed in 2012 due to the discovery of unexploded ordnance. Cleanup efforts are currently being made by Marine Corps Community Services Quantico and Navy Facilities Command Washington to restore Lunga as a safe and fun place for Marines and their families. The new Lunga Recreation Facility is expected to open in the near future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Boster)
Swimmers crawl through the swim portion of the Quantico 50M Pool, on Aug. 18, 2103. The pool is scheduled to open on May 24, 2014 for military members, their families , retirees, and DOD civilians without changes in pricing from last year. - Swimmers crawl through the swim portion of the Quantico 50M Pool, on Aug. 18, 2103. The pool is scheduled to open on May 24, 2014 for military members, their families , retirees, and DOD civilians without changes in pricing from last year.
Marathon runners reaching out for a slice of orange, to recharge their energy at the first food station of the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 27, 2013. The runners have just completed the first nine miles of the race. - Marathon runners reaching out for a slice of orange, to recharge their energy at the first food station of the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 27, 2013. The runners have just completed the first nine miles of the race.
Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far. - Fall is here. Those interested in finding venues that offer traditional autumn activities don’t have to look very far.
The Quantico Warriors varsity football team runs drills while preparing for a game against the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellowjackets from Front Royal, Va., at Butler Stadium on Sept. 23, 2013. The Warriors lost 40-7. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/Released) - The Quantico Warriors varsity football team runs drills while preparing for a game against the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellowjackets from Front Royal, Va., at Butler Stadium on Sept. 23, 2013. The Warriors lost 40-7. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis/Released)
Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14. - Jernavis Draughn, chief executive officer of Athletes Global, teaches a drill during a basketball camp at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Aug. 13, 2013. The week-long camp was hosted for children ages 5-14.
Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August. - Devin, 6, watches his bowling ball roll down a lane at the Quantico Bowling Center on August 8, 2013. The Center is offering a special on glow bowling on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
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Christopher, 6, listens to directions from his coach during a flag football camp aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 23, 2013. The camp, designed for five to 12 year olds, is the first football camp hosted on the base. - Christopher, 6, listens to directions from his coach during a flag football camp aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 23, 2013. The camp, designed for five to 12 year olds, is the first football camp hosted on the base.
Women participate in a workout routine during a Zumba toning class at the Barber Physical Activities Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 2, 2013. The class implements various dance moves and music to burn calories. - Women participate in a workout routine during a Zumba toning class at the Barber Physical Activities Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 2, 2013. The class implements various dance moves and music to burn calories.