The outdoors aren’t only for exercise. Soak up their calming effect as you discover waterfalls, gardens and lush hiking trails. Home to some of the most scenic golf courses in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County lets you tee up at more than a dozen of them. Get a unique perspective of the area’s beauty from horseback, with many stables and horse-friendly trails inviting you to roam. With the nation’s first bald eagle refuge at Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Lorton – and other wildlife viewing hot spots like Huntley Meadows Park – Fairfax County is a haven for bird-watchers and nature-lovers. Be sure to cap off your day of play at one of many local restaurants, breweries or wineries offering outdoor dining and tasting areas. FRYING PAN FARM PARK (PATRICK LENNON) A Leisurely Pace POHICK BAY REGIONAL PARK (MATT FELPERIN) Four-Season Fun Winter, spring, summer, fall? You’re going to want to experience them all! (@PHOTOBUGADVENTURES) SPRING: Explore blooming cherry blossom trees beyond the Tidal Basin at serene gardens like Meadowlark Botanical Gardens or Green Spring Gardens. Like it Wild? FXVA.com/explore/outdoors 26 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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