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D’Evereux West

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020Maryam

D'Evereux West is a townhouse community located near the US Coast Guard Station on Telegraph Road in Fairfax County VA. The neighborhood is home to 440 townhomes that were constructed between 1982 and 1986. Many homes back to trees/parkland and others are all brick. There are designated parking spaces for each home. Continue reading

National Park Service Ready To Reveal Future Options For Claude Moore Farm

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019Maryam

The National Park Service is ready to unveil the three options for the Claude Moore Farm. These concepts will show that what’s next at the site of a former living history farm depicting the Colonial era, on 69 acres of parkland in McLean, Virginia, inside the Capital Beltway. The options include tying the area in with the series of parks, trails, and wildlife preserves that are considered part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and managed by NPS. Continue reading

7 Things To Find At The Historic Fort C.F. Smith Park In Arlington

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019Charity W.

This beautiful 19-acre site overlooking the Potomac was one of the historic forts built by the Union troops in 1863 to protect DC during the Civil War. The place was named in honor of General Charles Ferguson Smith, who died from a leg infection in 1862.

The Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington, VA

Enjoy Night Hike and S’mores Campfire At Hidden Oaks Nature Center

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019Maryam

The Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale is conducting a Night Hike and S'mores Campfire. This event will be held on May 25, 2019, from 8 pm to 9 pm. The event is for children of above 4 age group and adults. The admission fee is $7 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program. The registration is open from May 2, 2019, to May 25, 2019. Continue reading

Deer in Belle Haven Estates

November 23, 2010November 23, 2010Will Nesbitt

I walked right up on these gals near my home in Belle Haven Estates.

Prince William Forest Park Protecting Nature’s Blessings

September 5, 2010February 26, 2016Ace

With a history of logging and over-cultivation, 17,000 acres of Prince William Forest Park is now home of tranquility for nature’s blessings where families and friends can visit. Located 32 miles away south of Washington DC and 22 miles north of Fredericksburg, Prince William Forest Park was also named as Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area years ago, carefully shelters the federally threatened orchid Isotria medeoloides, a small whorled pogonia and the Eastern Box Turtle which a type of reptile with the longest life span as well as many other species.

Wildlife

Bird watching for migratory birds and songbirds can be anticipated. A complete list of bird species can be availed at the Visitor Center. But birds aren’t the only animals to be seen. Deer, Beavers and even wild turkeys can be sighted in this beautiful forest.

Fishing

As long as you have a Virginia fishing license, anglers can take a shot at fishing for catfish, crappie, pickerel, perch bluegill and even bass. State and federal regulations are strictly imposed while fishing licenses are not sold at the visitor center.

Hiking

37 miles of trails can be explored within the park offering visitors a tranquil and calm ambiance for variety of purposes such as vigorous activities, nature study or perhaps just a moment to be alone.

Bicycling

Keep a guide handy from the visitor center where information on restrooms, water, parking as well as paved and unpaved roads and you are set to enjoy 21 miles of bicycling with nature blessed scenery.

Picnicking

Picnic areas are allotted with tables, grills, trash bins, water and restrooms.

Education

Programs are held by rangers for those wishing to focus more on the study of the environment. The most favored option of exploring and discovering Prince William Forest Park’s history is by taking a hike on the 4 mile geology trail that showcases geologic change within its 570 million years. Schools can even have trips arranged for their students on give children an on hand study of their lessons and to mold them into being environmentally responsible.

A walk through Huntley Meadows

July 2, 2010February 28, 2013Will Nesbitt

boardwalk at Huntley Meadows — When you leave the forest you can enter the wetlands.

trail at Huntley — Wildlife Sanctuary at Huntley Meadows Park

Huntley Meadows — A muskrat moved in and out of view here

early summer 2010 at the National Mall — After a morning bike ride, a quick picture at the National Mall

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.