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Arlington National Cemetery occupying around 612 acres in Virginia off the Potomac River. Arlington became a military cemetery for more than 240,000 service members and their dependents.

Fuel farm off Fairfax Parkway and I-95. Gasoline is delivered by pipelines from refineries in Texas/Louisiana to tank farms such as this one on Pickett Road in Fairfax.

This park provides the opportunity to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died more than a century ago. The park is located north of Manassas and preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles. Beautiful park to visit, know…

According to National Park Service,This park is " Where Southern Victories Tested Northern Resolve. On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In…

Bronze sculpture by Joseph P. Pollia (1893–1954) is approx 13 foot tall on a 6 foot black granite base. Monument stands in the approximate position General Jackson was holding at First Manassas.

The Cross County Trail runs through some of the county's most scenic areas, beginning at Great Falls National Park on the mighty Potomac River and extending south to the Occoquan River and Laurel Hill, formerly known as Lorton Prison.

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Large stone (boulder) crossings provide an adequate crossing for most adults. They may not be suitable for young children, some pets, or older adults. There are 2 such crossings on the CCT across Difficult Run.

This image was taken last Fall. Before passing the gate and going to Great Fall park, you can drive slowly and see how nice when the leaves have different color.

This overlook is located to the left of the south end of the Visitor Center. It is the closest you can get to the Falls themselves. A short trail leads down to a dirt viewing platform. The rest of the overlook is rocky and will require some easy…

This is Lake Fairfax in Reston, Virginia