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BONUS: VISIT THE GREAT FALLS NIKE MISSILE SITE NEARBY, ONE OF MANY MISSILE LAUNCH SITES DURING THE COLD WAR CREATED TO PROTECT WASHINGTON, D.C.!

Embark on a scenic hike along the River Trail in McLean to witness the majestic beauty of Great Falls on the Potomac River. As you traverse this picturesque path, practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the natural splendor of the area. BONUS: After your hike, visit the nearby Great Falls Nike Missile Site, a fascinating remnant of the Cold War era, where missile launch sites were created to protect Washington, D.C.


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Explore A New VIRGINIA City

50 scratch off bucket list adventures around the state of VIRGINIA. Pick a city that you want to explore, check out the icons at the bottom of the card to determine the season, cost, and time of day, and then scratch off the card to reveal your adventure!

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