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Checkbook
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Comsumer Reports
Hiking down the Cross County Trail near Vale Road I looked over into the
adjacent field and spotted 2 horses grazing. They noticed me watching them
and ran over to meet me at the fence. Horses like people and people like horses.
Reston is a high tech town but nearby we have miles of trails catering
to horses. This is an opportunity that you may not find elsewhere. If you
love to ride horses this is the place for you. Click on the picture to view
some of the activities that people who love horses enjoy.
The new Burke Centre Railroad Station and Parking Garage opened on June
2, 2008. Several new trails have been built to connect the station to the
Woods and Commons sections of Burke Centre. You may wish to consider walking
rather than driving to the station. Click on the picture to view a map of
the area and see how many walking minutes your home may be from the station.
This is a perfect time of the year to walk around Lake Anne. Notice the
many flowering gardens on the walk and a Farmers Market is open on Saturdays.
Click on the above picture for a walk map.
For those of you looking for a new place to explore try Lake Accotink.
You may enjoy hiking or bicycling around the lake or renting a boat. Click
on the picture for a map and directions.
Reston Paths
Neeko
was an 8 1/2 year old German Shepherd that loved to meet people. Neeko lost
the use of his hind legs. Click on the picture to see how Neeko got around.
Stream restoration construction is underway along the Snakeden
creek. Click on the picture for a map and pictures of the work.
This information was published on June 1, 2008 and will
be revised as changes are noted. Note that bridges have been removed from
2 stream crossings and these crossings will be closed until new bridges
are built.
