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Beautiful Burke Lake Park Outdoor Fun in Northern Virginia

Fall Foliage at Burke Lake Park in Virginia

Visit beautiful Burke Lake Park in Northern Virginia to hike, bike, paddle, fish, ride the train, and enjoy family fun at Fairfax County’s largest lake. This Northern Virginia gem is a fun … Read more

16 Fantastic Fall Hikes in Northern Virginia

The Cross County Trail follows Difficult Run in Great Falls Virginia

Here are 16 great fall hikes in Northern Virginia, perfect when the weather turns cooler and drier and Autumn foliage puts on a show. Several of these hikes can be … Read more

5 Places Near DC for Beautiful Late-Blooming Cherry Trees

Late-blooming cherry trees in Northern Virginia and Washington DC inject a burst of pink into the spring landscape. Kwanzan Cherry trees bloom 2 to 3 weeks after the peak Tidal … Read more

Hike Cool Spring Battlefield to Beautiful Waterfall and Views

Cool Spring Northern Loop

Take a Cool Spring Battlefield hike or bike ride by the Shenandoah River to beautiful views, interesting history, and a pretty waterfall. This unusual preserve in Bluemont Virginia is a … Read more

8 Epic Virginia Trails to Hike and Bike Within 2 Hours of DC

The Cross County Trail follows Difficult Run in Great Falls Virginia

These 8 epic Virginia trails offer gorgeous scenery, interesting history, and a variety of hike and bike options, all within 2 hours of Washington DC. Virginia’s rich and diverse terrain … Read more

NOVA Parks Connector: W&OD Bike Trail to Meadowlark Gardens

W&OD Connector Trail cherry blossoms near Meadowlark Gardens

The NOVA Parks connector trail links the popular W&OD bike trail with beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Only 1.25 miles long, the paved trail provides safe and scenic biking and hiking access to … Read more

Julie McCool is a travel writer and the creator of Fun in Fairfax VA a Northern Virginia travel blog.

Join me, Julie McCool, and explore the best of Northern Virginia parks, hikes, historic sites, restaurants, breweries, wineries, seasonal events, and more.

Our Virginia travel guides are a resource for residents and visitors alike. Go beyond the standard tourist spots and discover funĀ things to do in Virginia, the Washington DC region, and beyond.

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