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Prince William Forest ParkBridge overlooking Quantico Creek
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Prince William Forest Park
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Can serenity and natural beauty really exist so close to Washington, DC?  Can area residents hike for an entire day in a complete forest ecosystem?

Prince William Forest Park protects the largest piedmont forest in the National Park Service and the largest greenspace in the Washington, DC metropolitan region.  This park gives area residents and visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an abundance of natural features, ecosystems, flora, and fauna.

Use the links above to navigate to more information on the natural resources of Prince William Forest Park. For specific scientific research, visit our Research & Reports page.

Eastern Box Turtle  

Did You Know?
Capable of living as long as 100 years, the Eastern Box Turtle is Prince William Forest Park's longest living reptile, and if conditions are just right, can spend their entire life in an area no larger than a football field.

Last Updated: December 22, 2008 at 09:49 EST