Parks in Northern Virginia offer DC area residents and visitors beautiful places to enjoy nature and fun activities for kids and families. The region boasts a huge collection of national, regional, county, and town parks including waterfront parks at local lakes and along the Potomac River. Nature trails, playgrounds, marinas, and kid-friendly features like miniature trains and carousels offer fun for every age.
Hike through the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and part of the Mount Vernon Trail for beautiful views of a Potomac River freshwater tidal wetland near Washington DC. These easy out-and-back … Read more
Huntley Meadows Park is a hidden gem of Northern Virginia with a half-mile accessible boardwalk, woodland trails, and a unique hemi-marsh wildlife habitat. The park is one of those great … Read more
These fun short hikes lead to overlooks with gorgeous Virginia views, from easy walks near DC to more challenging climbs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The short hikes on our list … Read more
What better way to celebrate nature’s beauty than with a relaxing stroll through the paths and Conservatory of the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. In spring you’ll find an … Read more
The Difficult Run trail is one of our favorite short hikes close to Washington DC. The hike follows a beautiful, shady stream and passes through the eastern side of Great … Read more
A US National Park Pass covers entrance fees to over 2000 parks and recreation sites across the United States, giving travelers budget access to some of America’s most beautiful public … Read more
Hike Riverbend Park to Great Falls Park and enjoy an easy 3-mile trip with beautiful Potomac River and waterfall views. This is one of our favorite family hikes in Northern … Read more
Here are 10 Great Falls Park alternatives worth visiting when park entry lines back up with crowds clamoring for scenery, picnic spots, and time with friends and family. You will not enjoy the same … Read more
The Rose River Loop Hike is one of the most scenic waterfall hikes in Shenandoah National Park Virginia because it follows falls and cascades for more than half of its … Read more
The Big Devils Stairs hike is a moderate 5.5-mile out and back trip to a beautiful viewpoint at the edge of a gorge, in the North District of Shenandoah National … Read more
With 9,000 acres of national, state and regional parkland, the Mason Neck peninsula in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia is an overachiever of exploring fun. One of our FuninFairfaxVa Facebook friends described … Read more
Beautiful weather makes us want to take a hike, but it also makes us want to chill. Here are 6 scenic places to relax and soak up nature’s beauty on a lovely … Read more