Parks & Nature in Alexandria
3 places · Natural escapes in the DMV
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Parks & Nature
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Alexandria, VA
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
One of the largest freshwater tidal marshes in the mid-Atlantic lies minutes from DC - prothonotary warblers, great blue herons, and bald eagles are regular sightings.
golden hourspring · fall

Parks & Nature
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Alexandria, VA
Huntley Meadows Park
Fairfax County's largest park features an 800-acre wetland boardwalk through beaver ponds, heron rookeries, and cattail marshes - a premier wildlife photography destination.
golden hourspring · fall

Parks & Nature
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Alexandria, VA
Green Spring Gardens
A 27-acre historic garden park in Fairfax County with a 1784 manor house surrounded by specialty demonstration gardens including fragrance, shade, and aquatic collections.
middayspring · summer
