January 2024

Middleridge Park: Fairfax County’s Oasis of Unexpected Green

Alright, nature enthusiasts, squirrel whisperers, and playground crusaders, assemble! Today, we’re trekking through a seemingly-secret playground in Fairfax County: Middleridge Park. Let’s ditch the concrete jungle and embrace the whispering trees, babbling brooks, and…surprisingly aggressive leaves (more on that later). Middleridge Park 5425 Governor Yeardley Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032   Fast Facts Rating  🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂  Notes […]

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Country Club View Trail: Fairfax County’s Hidden Gem (For Now)

Alright, listen up, nature lovers and pavement pounders! I’m here to spill the beans on a little Fairfax County secret: Country Club View Trail. Now, before you picture manicured greens and snooty golfers, hold on. This ain’t your grandpa’s country club. This is a charming, surprisingly wild little path that’ll have you forgetting you’re even

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Hiking in a Blizzard with Ducks and Soccer Balls (Oh, and Foxes): Fairfax County First Hike, Woodglen Lake

Okay, gather ’round, fellow adventurers, because I’m here to tell you about the most outrageous, nonsensical hike I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It’s a tale of frozen toes, feathered friends, and a nearly aquatic soccer ball, all set against the backdrop of a January 1st Fairfax County “snowstorm” that wouldn’t quit. Buckle up,

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