Huntley Meadows Park
I feel a certain connection with nature. Springtime is an excellent time to reconnect with the world after a long winter season. Huntley Meadows Park Wetland is the perfect place to connect with nature and become one with the world.
Huntley Meadows Park is located in Fairfax County in Alexandria, Virginia on 1,425 acres of land. It’s easy to come here to become one with the world by finding peace and solace in the park. Huntley Park is owned and operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority. 
The park was sold to Fairfax County back in 1975 for one dollar.
Back in 11,000 BC the Native Americans lived and hunted within Huntley Meadows. The Huntley Meadows was a wet lowland which was carved out from part of the Potomac River. Huntley Meadows is a freshwater wetland that is one of the rarest habitats left in Fairfax County.
By 1925 parts of the land was used for dairy farming. In the 40’s the U.S. government took ownership, and the land was used to conduct research on asphalt. Between 1950 and 1959 the Virginia National Guards used the site to provide anti-aircraft protection for the nation’s capital. It was also used for highly classified radio communication research.
In 1975 President Gerald Ford signed papers authorizing the donation of property to the citizens of Fairfax County for public parks or public recreation.
Connecting With Nature
Trees have been cleared from the forest. As a result, it allows for water to quickly flow downhill and collect in this low-lying basin. In 1978 beavers entered Huntley Meadows wetland from nearby Dogue Creek. The beaver built dams have increased the volume of water in the park’s wetland. The other wildlife adds so much to the environment clearly, proving a look into their daily routine. There are ducks, turtles, birds, snakes, and other animals that can be found in the wetland. The variety of nature found in the park provides; without a dought an exciting, enriching experience for the young and old alike. It’s wonderful to become one with nature.