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January 15, 2021
On January 1-3, 2021, the Fairfax County Park Authority joined America’s state parks including Virginia State Parks to encourage everyone to start 2021 with a hike. In Fairfax County, it’s a great way to appreciate more than 450 miles of trails and to set the bar for a new year of fitness and outdoor activity. This year’s contests included special prize amounts of $70 to commemorate the Park Authority’s 70th anniversary. Nearly 200 hikers submitted photos as part of the First Hike Fairfax 2021 Photo Contest presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The Park Authority Executive Director, a panel of Park Authority judges and a public vote have determined the following winners:
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Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Low 56F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Updated: March 27, 2021 @ 11:08 pm
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Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) Executive Director
Kirk Kincannon announced his retirement this week, ending his tenure with the award-winning agency effective Feb. 12.Â
Kincannon, a seasoned parks and recreation professional with four decades of national experience, including an additional 10 years with FCPA earlier in his career, cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his departure.