Planning the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) Through Lorton

The Fairfax County Planning Commission got a report on June 3 regarding the Lorton Core Study (Plan Amendment 2021-IV-LP1). Report includes (p.27) “The Active Transportation and Trails Plan (ATTP), adopted by the Board on May 5, 2026, provides recommendations for pedestrian facilities in the Lorton area… As development and redevelopment occur, the goal is to … Read more

Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA) Input to PHNST ComprehensivePlan

The Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA), a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2005, is the only volunteer group supporting the entire Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). Its comments on the PHNST Comprehensive Plan begin with the eight questions, followed by PHTA conclusions. Topic Questions 1-8: 1. What opportunities do you see for partnerships to improve … Read more

Where Is This Blueway?

Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation has installed a Whenever Watersports self-service kayak rental unit at Silver Lake Regional Park. The app to access a boat is available at:Apple App Store: https://pwcparks.info/applewatersportsGoogle Play: https://pwcparks.info/googlewatersports As noted in a Facebook post from the Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation: Both single and tandem … Read more

What Comes After Pathways 2035?

The trails-related personnel in the Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have worked hard in 2025-2026 to produce the 10-year Countywide Trails Master Plan. The plan has been developed together with the Transportation Department, which focused on the paved “active mobility” trail segments. On April 8, when briefing the Planning Commission, DPR staff … Read more

Answers to Questions about Upcoming Pathways 2035 Trails Master Plan

The Department of Parks and Recreation has provided informative answers to specific questions posed by the Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) regarding the draft of the 10-year Countywide Trails Master Plan. Draft plan will be discussed further at the May 26 TBC meeting. Meetings are hybrid; members of the public can attend in person or … Read more