Fun with Dad in Northern Virginia
There are plenty of great events celebrating Father’s Day 2015, but any day is a good day for fun with Dad. Here … Read more
Parks + Nature
Play All Day at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston Virginia
Lake Fairfax Park packs a lot of options for fun—hikes, biking, swimming, boating, picnics, sports, and excellent camping—into it’s 476 acres. The … Read more
Great Falls Loop Hike: Run Ridge and River
This 3-mile Great Falls loop hike takes you beside Difficult Run, up along a ridge, and down to the Potomac … Read more
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day in Northern Virginia
The seventh annual National Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 2017 with special events at parks across … Read more
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Park Hike and History
It’s always rewarding to find a short hike that offers soothing nature, a dramatic view, and a little history. Red Rock … Read more
5 Historic George Washington Sites in Northern Virginia
DC is home to iconic presidential places like the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument obelisk, and the Jefferson Memorial … Read more
Northern Neck Road Trip to George Washington Birthplace
Northern Neck Road Trip We love winter road trips because they let us explore new areas of Virginia from the warmth … Read more
Turkey Run Park Hike Along the Potomac
When the weather forecast shows a run of warm fall days, it’s the perfect time to explore Turkey Run Park in … Read more
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
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
Bull Run Occoquan Trail Hike and Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton Virginia
A hike on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, followed by a visit to Paradise Springs Winery, is an ideal way to … 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