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Boat launch at Mason Neck
With Pohick Bay along the north, Belmont Bay along the south and the Potomac River on the east, Mason Neck State Park is the migrating and non migrating birds, ducks and swans refuge. Several hundreds of acres of forests provide homes to oaks, holly, hickory, and the like along with wetlands. A wide variety of programs and activities are held here.
Foxy on boardwalk at Mason Neck
Features:
Hiking and Biking Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Canoe Launch / Boating
Visitor Center / Gift Shop
Fishing
Hunting
Educational Programs for kids
Experimental Studies for adults
Paddleboats at Mason Neck
The Nature Conservancy bought the land and connected with a National Wildlife Refuge of over 2000 acres. Mason Neck State Park opened to the public in April 1985.
Mason Neck State Park is located in the southern part of Fairfax County which is 20 miles from Washington DC. Nearby attractions include:
Mount Vernon
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Woodlawn Plantation
Gunston Hall
For more information please contact:
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Road
Potomac at Mason Neck
Lorton, VA 22079
Information: (703) 339-2385
Office: (703) 339-2384
Visitor Center: (703) 339-2380
Fax: (703) 339-2617
Will Nesbitt enjoying a summer day at Mason Neck
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FROGS (Friends of Green Spring) is dedicated solely to the support of Green Spring Gardens, a unique Fairfax County (Virginia) Park Authority site. A gem of a public garden and historic site, the garden's 31 acres offer a multitude of settings, features, and programs to inspire and educate gardeners, provide a place for quiet contemplation for…
A group of Fairfax County residents gathered Sept. 19 at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve for what was billed as an open carry hike along the Mount Vernon Trail in protest of the recent Board of Supervisors vote to ban guns on public property.
Rowing the boat at Fountainhead
Fountainhead Regional Park is a part of the Northern Virginia Regional Parks system offering a wide range of activities:
Boat Ramp
Fees vary accordingly from the shore, from the ramp and for 55 years of age and above. A maximum 10 horsepower gasoline engine restriction is enforced on the Occoquan Reservoir.
Boat Rentals
Rentals are available for 3person Jon Boat, 4person Jon Boat, Canoe or Kayak
Equestrian Trails
Equestrian Trails are maintained by the Clifton Horse Society. An Equestrian Trail Map and guide will be provided.
Hiking Trailson the lake
Trails offered: An 8 mile Mountain Bike Trail, White Trail which is a 2 mile Pedestrian Trail and the Trailhead for the 17.5 mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail
Miniature Golf
Fun and relaxing before or after fishing / boating experience. This 18-hole miniature golf is only $2.00 for unlimited play. Open daily in summer and in weekends in spring and fall.
Mountain Biking
For those wanting to try the 8.0 mile full circuit.Shelter Rental
A rental picnic shelter is offered for families, friends and coworkers who wish to go on a picnic at Fountainhead. Tables and Grills are already included but alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Open for rent at 3 options of: 9 AM to 3 PM, 3:30 PM to Sunset or All Day Long.
Foxy had a good time at FountainheadSnack Bar
A snack Bar is located in Marina Building at its observation deck providing a breath taking view of the Occoquan Reservoir while feasting on a variety of sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
Tackle Shop
Bait, lures to angling licenses are available at the tackle shop on the observation deck. Rest Rooms are also provided here.
Expert Fountainhead guides offer ecological tours and fun paddling adventures for participants’ ages 12 years and above.
Bass Tournament is also offered for angling largemouth bas
s, catfish, crappie, perch and bluegill.
Fountainhead Regional Park Schedule is as follows:
March 1 - March 19
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
March 20 - March 31
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
April 1 - October 31
Open daily
November 1 - November 14
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
November 15 - November 30
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
For more information contact:
Fountainhead Regional Park
703-250-9124
10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station
Awarded by Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Wegmans ranked 5th, 2nd and even 1st from 1999 till 2010. They were also awarded with the prestigious Black Pearl award, Golden Shopping Cart Award and was named “Most Family Friendly Supermarket in America” by Child Magazine and President George Bush presented the Work-Scholarship Connection with the Grand Prize American Business Press Points of Light Award in 1991.
Wegmans officially opened in 1916 as a small food business by Robert B Wegman (1918-2006) and then joined forces with his brother Walter Wegman later on, moving forward to expand business. As years went by, good business flooded the Wegmans and they reached out to the community by providing not only superb convenience but programs to help shoppers and their families, such as discount cards, recycling, food programs, scholarships and the like. In 2005, Wegmans Fairfax was opened to serve the nearby communities.
Wegmans Fairfax can be located at 11620 Monument Drive in Fairfax Virginia 22030 near Lee Highway. They are open 7 days a week from 6 am to midnight, as well as Wegmans Potomac at 14801 Dining Way in Woodbridge Virginia 22191.
Departments and Services that can be found in Wegmans Fairfax and Wegmans Potomac are:
Market Café
Kosher Deli
Sub Shop
Nature’s Marketplace
Beer
Patisserie
Pharmacy
Wine & Spirits Shop
Wokery
Bakery
Complements
Floral
Sushi Bar
Catering
Wi – Fi Internet Access
Coin Redemption Self Service
Money Gram / Money Orders
For more information about Wegmans contact Wegmans Fairfax at (703) 653-1600 and Wegmans Potomac at (703) 763-5500.
Or check their site www.wegmans.com
Across the street from Forty Six Hundred, a high rise condominium and Mango Mike’s, a casual dining restaurant, Foxchase Shopping Center in West End Alexandria VA 22304, provides nearby residents a variety of restaurants, health facilities, fashion boutiques, banks and so much more, making it the ideal hangout for everyone.
Harris Teeter, a high end grocer anchors Foxchase Shopping Center.
Other businesses found at Foxchase Shopping Center:
An outdoor Swimming Pool Complex – Lap Pool, Recreational Pool, Kiddies Pool, Children’s Water House and Multiple Water Slides
Miniature Golf Course
Batting Cages – Baseball and Softball
Activates / Events for Children on special holidays / occasions
The Upton Hill Regional Park at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington Virginia is well loved by nearby residents and visitors from around. It is a wooded recreational park in the heart of the most densely populated areas in Northern Virginia. Found between Arlington and Fairfax County line just at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Upton Hill Regional Park is a great place for families to bond and enjoy. An extensive renovation in 2007 was done to attract local residents and more visitors to promote an innovative and public facility as the area and local government’s commitment to its community.
The Marine Corps War Memorial
“In honor and in memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since November 10, 1775.”
The Marine Corps War Memorial can be found on Marshall Drive between Route 50 and the Arlington national Cemetery in Rosslyn. Every single name and date of every principal Marine Corps. engagement is burnished onto the base of the statue along with the inscription “In honor and in memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since November 10, 1775”, in honor of the fallen U.S marine Corps members.
News photographer Joe Rosenthal witnessed and photographed 6 men raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. The picture won the Pulitzer Prize, and then later on became the symbol of the war effort in the Pacific that was used by the American government to sell war bonds and to promote the war effort. It was Felix DeWeldon who later on created a life size model of the photograph, casted into bronze and brought to Washington D.C in September 1954.
Who says Old Town has all the best restaurants? West End has several gastronomic pleasures and one of them is Yamazato. Yamazato Sushi & Spice is a Japanese-style restaurant serving sushi and teryaki at 6303 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312. It's across the street from Grand Mart, a popular international grocery store that specializes in Asian cuisine and hard to find specialties. The phone number at Yamazato is (703) 914-8877.
Since the Grand Opening in April 2002, their commitment to innovative, outstanding food and service has won raves from critics and earned a strong loyal following from their customers.
Yamazato has received favorable reviews from The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and Zagat Guides. Most diners here are impressed not only with the sushi and sashimi, but also with the generosity of the portions. My wife enjoyed the sushi. I had some tasty teryaki.
After a morning bike ride, a quick picture at the National Mall
When you leave the forest you can enter the wetlands.
Wildlife Sanctuary at Huntley Meadows Park
Howdy, Mr. Turtle
Huntley Meadows is a natural treasure for residents of Northern Virginia. The park is over 4500 acres of wetlands, forest and meadows in urban Fairfax County. I recently took a walk through the park and snapped a few pictures.
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