In western Fairfax County you can find the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Sometimes I take a ride over just to take photos and enjoy this little beautiful area sandwiched in between the noise of civilization (traffic, Dulles Aiport, etc.).
In January I stopped to take a walk around the pond to see if I could spot any birds or other wildlife. No such luck that day, however, the winter reflections in the water were so pretty so I took a few shots. It was unusually quiet that day and a peaceful, albeit brisk, walk (it was cold!)
The park
is a fab place to visit in the spring, summer and fall. We've seen
frogs, birds, turtles, snakes and all sorts of critters once the weather
warms up. There are some trails located behind the pond backing up to
Route 28. Over at Cabell's Mill there are also some walking areas and I
think behind the Visitor's Center too but I haven't explored those yet.
Oh, so many places to go!
Additionally, the county/park
offers "campfire talks" on different topics throughout the year. We
like to go to the ones at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and learn about different animals and take the short
nature hikes. Always a fun and interesting time.
There are many fun and interesting things to do in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. The region is truly a gold mine of things to experience. This blog offers information, ideas of things to see and do, history, fun facts and observations through photos. You also might find some adventures from the eyes of a resident and frequent tourist. If you can't find the information you are looking for, please try the blog's search feature for other posts. Thanks for stopping by!
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