Early one morning in the beginning of June, my boys and I left our house, sights set on Lake Fairfax. Our backpacks were stuffed with snacks and water, cameras and binoculars, gloves and containers to examine any interesting critters that happened to be found. We were set for a day in the woods, ready for adventure. Great Egret Lake Fairfax is a county run suburban park with many amenities. It has a lake with various types of fish, a water park, a skate park, picnic pavilions, sports fields, and camp grounds. It is easy to overlook as a local and turn to another park such as Great Falls or Riverbend, especially if you are looking to hike, but I highly suggest exploring it. Go beyond the obvious attractions and head into the woods where a thick web of trails awaits your discovery. Over the years, my family and I have become intimately familiar with the park and trails as my sons' school has an annual cookout, and overnight camping trip there. I have a...
Exploring Nature with your Family