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Visit Beautiful Sky Meadows State Park in Northern Virginia

Colorful Fall Foliage at Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area in Northern Virginia

Visit Sky Meadows State Park in Northern Virginia for beautiful hiking, scenic views, history, star-gazing, fishing, and family-friendly events. The park is perfect for a day trip from Washington DC, just … Read more

Stunning Trillium Trail Hike Perfect for Virginia Nature Lovers

Many colors on the Trillium Trail

See the largest stand of large-flowered trillium in Virginia (and maybe the world) on an easy Trillium Trail hike perfect for wildflower fans, nature lovers, and birders of every age. … Read more

15 Fantastic Northern VA Wine Country Vacation Rentals and Airbnbs

View from Bluemont Vineyards, one of our picks for Northern Virginia Wine Country vacation rentals

These 15 unique and beautiful Northern Virginia Wine Country vacation rentals and Airbnbs are a fun option when you crave a change of pace and a break from home. Our … Read more

Sky Meadows Loop Hike to Fantastic Virginia Piedmont Views

explore Sky Meadows State Park Virginia

Enjoy a beautiful Sky Meadows loop hike through open fields, moderately challenging hills, and pretty woodlands leading to fantastic Virginia Piedmont views. Our hike follows a 4-mile circuit, but you can extend with a … 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. I'm a Northern Virginia local, so you get first-hand tips and accurate information.

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

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