With a history of logging and over-cultivation, 17,000 acres of
Prince William Forest Park is now home of tranquility for nature’s blessings where families and friends can visit. Located 32 miles away south of Washington DC and 22 miles north of Fredericksburg,
Prince William Forest Park was also named as Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area years ago, carefully shelters the federally threatened orchid Isotria medeoloides, a small whorled pogonia and the Eastern Box Turtle which a type of reptile with the longest life span as well as many other species.
Wildlife
Bird watching for migratory birds and songbirds can be anticipated. A complete list of bird species can be availed at the Visitor Center. But birds aren’t the only animals to be seen. Deer, Beavers and even wild turkeys can be sighted in this beautiful forest.
Fishing
As long as you have a
Virginia fishing license, anglers can take a shot at fishing for catfish, crappie, pickerel, perch bluegill and even bass. State and federal regulations are strictly imposed while fishing licenses are not sold at the visitor center.
Hiking
37 miles of trails can be explored within the park offering visitors a tranquil and calm ambiance for variety of purposes such as vigorous activities, nature study or perhaps just a moment to be alone.
Bicycling
Keep a guide handy from the visitor center where information on restrooms, water, parking as well as paved and unpaved roads and you are set to enjoy 21 miles of bicycling with nature blessed scenery.
Picnicking
Picnic areas are allotted with tables, grills, trash bins, water and restrooms.
Education
Programs are held by rangers for those wishing to focus more on the study of the environment.
The most favored option of exploring and discovering
Prince William Forest Park’s history is by taking a hike on the 4 mile geology trail that showcases geologic change within its 570 million years. Schools can even have trips arranged for their students on give children an on hand study of their lessons and to mold them into being environmentally responsible.
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A new track and field for Episcopal High School was approved by the city council on a recent public hearing that happened.
The decision came after lengthy discussions about the required deforestation and reforestation efforts involved with the plan, which includes building a new track and field, a small building to provide shelter during lightning storms, a parking lot and a signaled pedestrian crossing on West Braddock Road across from the entrance to Fort Ward Park.
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