FEATURED: OUTDOORS HISTORY & NATURE >> Pause a minute to take it all in, but don't think this spot once known as the “Niagara of the South,” is just majestic scenery. A short film at the visitor center will give you a glimpse at Fairfax County’s most famous resident, George Washington, before you make your way to an expansive picnic area to enjoy a relaxing lunch. Once you’re rested up, it’s time to rev up the fun! Mountain bike, hike, fish, kayak or hit the equestrian trails at FOUNTAINHEAD REGIONAL PARK , 2,000 acres set aside for rugged adventure in Fairfax Station, or try your hand at the exhilarating woodland zip lines, pendulum-like Tarzan swings and more at GO APE! ZIP LINE & TREETOP ADVENTURE. Afterward, hop on the vintage carousel at Reston’s LAKE FAIRFAX PARK or head to the Wild West-themed water park there to cool down with sprays, slides, flumes and the lazy Rattlesnake River. • PHOTOS (this page, from top) : GREAT FALLS PARK (ANGELA PAN); CLEMYJONTRI PARK (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY); LAKE FAIRFAX (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY); (opposite page, from top): MEAD-OWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS (PXHERE.COM); WATER MINE SWIMMIN' HOLE (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY) Looking for awesome hiking and biking trails, or a park where you can play away the day? Visit our Official Insiders Blog for all the latest scoop! FXVA.com/blog 28 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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