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
Parks + Nature
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
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
Around Burke Lake
A trip around Burke Lake Park demonstrates that this Northern Virginia gem supports many active and relaxing pursuits, and is a fun year-round destination. We love … Read more
Outdoor Fun in Fairfax County Virginia
With two National Parks, over 30,000 acres of park space, and a wealth of historic sites Fairfax County, Virginia is … Read more
Woods and W&OD: Fairfax CCT Segment 8
Even during the summer heat, a morning hike on Fairfax CCT segment 8 offers a restful outing along the Difficult Run Stream Valley … 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
Leigh Mill to Toll Road: Fairfax CCT Segment 9
Segment 9 of the Fairfax Cross County Trail, formerly the CCT and now officially the GCCCT, takes hikers over a variety of surfaces … Read more