Huntley Meadows lies in a wet lowland that was carved out by an ancient meander of the Potomac River. The resulting freshwater wetland is one of the rarest habitats left in Fairfax County. Acre for acre, a healthy wetland supports more life than almost any other habitat. Wetlands also purify polluted waters and control the destructive power of floods and storms.Huntley Meadows Park is a nice place to spend an afternoon. I'm reminded that it's a stone's throw from our home by this Washington Post article. Last summer I went with some family and took pictures. Friends of Huntley Meadows Park runs a good website with news, events, history and photos.
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