Julie J. Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve — Attraction in Virginia

Fascinating and extensively networked paths give you access to the wetlands that would be impossible without a flat bottomed boat with a fan to drive it. If you're quiet, and there aren't a lot of other people out, you can encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including muskrats, beavers, raccoons, deer, ducks, redwing blackbirds and a plethora of other animals. For those who might fear snakes, we're to far north for Water Moccasins and you would have about the same chance of being struck by lightning as encountering a copperhead. Even if you manage to, they're every bit as afraid of you as you are of them, so just leave them alone and everyone will be happy. This is a good place to take the family, and the connected boardwalk is...

I've visited this park twice now. The first time is was super super buggy. So buggy that we left. I visited again 3 weeks ago and it was much better. I appreciate the boards put down to help with the mushy trails in places. Some of the trail is very overgrown through. Still a nice trail and it connects to Leesylvania State Park via the Potomac...

It's a beautiful retreat and the parking is still free! You can stroll the boardwalk and there you may find nature' suprises like wild pears, plenty of birdlife, depleted iron ore and perhaps gold. Visitors are advised to leave the mining equipment at home and bring mosquito nets instead. Enjoy this...