Month: March 2016

North Valley – South Valley Trail Loop (Prince William Forest Park, VA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Moderate Hikes, Prince William Forest Park, Virginia3 Comments

Prince William Forest Park—situated about 30 miles south of Washington, DC—preserves a 17,000-acre slice of what was once a vast sea of oaks, hickories, and chestnuts spanning much of modern-day Virginia. Surprisingly, many DC residents are oblivious to its existence, but those who have been to Prince William Forest Park know it for its serenity, …

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Frying Pan Farm Park Loop (Fairfax County Parks, VA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Civil War, Easy Hikes, Fairfax County Parks, Virginia2 Comments

- Civil War Series - Frying Pan Farm Park in western Fairfax County, Virginia serves mostly as a destination for equestrians, school trips, and tractor rides, a family-friendly outing at a semi-rural farmstead. There is also a decent nature trail, however, featuring a handful of obscure historic landmarks and a pretty stream and waterfall. The …

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