Bike riding is a heart-pumping way to get to know any destination you visit and Fairfax County's endless trails - both paved and unpaved, steep and flat, kid-friendly and expert-level are ready for your wheels to traverse. Here is a selection of the best trails for your next outdoor getaway, no…
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If you look at a map of all the local and regional trails in Fairfax County, it is quite possible that, wherever you are in the county, you’re closer to a trail than a Starbucks. And that includes all those stealth Starbucks hiding out in Safeways and Targets and hotels. There are trails in parks…
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The leaves are beautiful, the air is starting to get cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, and the time to get outside is NOW. Lucky for you, Fairfax County is full of outdoor spaces to take in the beautiful foliage in all its glory. With the help of our friends at Ride & Shine Bicycling, we…
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The Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) is a 45-mile trail that stretches from Arlington County, all the way through Fairfax County, and into Loudoun County, ending in the town of Purcellville. It is often called the “skinniest park in Virginia,” since this former historic railroad bed is now…
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Hiking, running, and cycling in Fairfax County is its own reward—beautiful parks, scenic pathways, and an excellent workout. But what if you could double your reward with a payoff hike? Fairfax County is filled with parks and trails that just happen to be adjacent to some of the region’s best…
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This is part 3 of our guest blog series exploring Fairfax County’s craft brew scene. Read part 1 here and read part 2 here and stay tuned for next month. We are blessed with plenty of outstanding breweries in Northern Virginia but perhaps none of them are as tightly tied to their own neighborhoods…
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Fairfax County is home to an impressive network of trails where people can hike, bike, and spend time in nature. Off-road biking enthusiasts can take advantage of an ever-expanding collection of trails, which range from kid-friendly paths to challenging single-track. Here are three county parks…
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