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Show and tell about places in nature that were, or are, important to you. Big majestic places, or everyday places. Lake Accotink Park Who: Rob Blizard Where: Lake Accotink Park, Springfield, VA Why: This park is close to the house where I grew up and where my parents still live. I'm now 38 and still enjoy going there. When I was a child, I fed the ducks and participated in school activities at the lake. As a teenager, I used to run the 4+ miles on the trail around its perimeter. Now, I walk my two dogs there. In the middle of traffic-congested Fairfax County, it's a gem of a getaway -- quiet, wooded, virtually undeveloped. Tell us about your Special Place! Up to Top