THE OUTDOORS | CONNECT WITH AMERICA HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK INSTAGRAM/DANESMITH.PHOTO WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Relax and revel in the beauty that enfolds Northern Virginia. Thanks to the region’s location along the “Atlantic Flyway,” it has become a haven for bird-watching enthusiasts, especially at spots like Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Huntley Meadows Park , both in Alexandria. Explore the beauty around Vienna’s Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ Korean Bell Garden , a unique landmark that celebrates nature and Korean culture. Then step back in time at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon while horseback riding through vast acres offering a glimpse at 20th-century farm life. >> 1 FXVA.COM | MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS ADOBE STOCK/WILLIAM 27