Bull Run Mountains and Winery at La Grange
Here’s an outing that combines three of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall: a nice hike, a gorgeous vista, and … Read more
Explore
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia are full of beautiful parks, interesting history, and unique areas to explore. Parks of every size—from Great Falls National Park, to Mason Neck State Park, to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens regional park, to the Fairfax Cross County Trail—combine nature and history offering residents and visitors opportunities to discover, learn, and enjoy.
Freeman House Store and Museum
If you’ve lived in Fairfax County for any length of time you have probably ridden by the Freeman House Store … Read more
Long Branch Stream Valley Trail
We love to explore trails in Fairfax County, and we’re working our way through the maps listed on the Fairfax County Park Authority … Read more
Fairfax County Hidden Art: Reston Edition
We do a lot of wandering in Fairfax County, and we’re always impressed with the hidden art we discover on … Read more
Sky Meadows – Virginia State Park of the Month
Fairfax County is fortunate to include a plethora of parks, stream valleys, trails and nature centers. We only have one State Park, though, … Read more
Sidewalk Sun: Fairfax CCT Segment 6
Sadly, Fairfax CCT Segment 6 is a long, dull slog down the sidewalk of busy Blake Lane with boundless opportunities to listen … Read more
Around Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield is the middle child of the Fairfax County lake parks—smaller than popular Burke Lake, not as … Read more
Shade and Streams: Fairfax CCT Segment 7
A shady trail is always welcome during a Virginia summer, and Fairfax County denizens are lucky that most of the Fairfax CCT … Read more
New Plaza at Tysons Corner Center is Fun and Fab
UPDATE 8/11/14: The new Shake Shack on the new Plaza near the new Tysons metro station opens today. So much … Read more
Burke Lake Boating: Peaceful Family-friendly Fun in Northern Virginia
Burke Lake boating has a lot going for it—easy access and parking (free for county residents), plenty of room to spread … Read more
Fairfax County Winery Fun
There are two wineries in Fairfax County—Paradise Springs Winery and The Winery at Bull Run—and they both offer history, scenery, and some … Read more
Historic Hunter Mill Road
Historic Hunter Mill Road, runs through Oakton, Vienna, Reston, and Great Falls, and it’s an interesting historic drive, except during rush … Read more