Justin Wilson
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Another social media account!!??
Last night @NOVA_Parks opened up our Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and we welcomed the @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy team.
All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now!
www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589
All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now!
www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589
Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark's Botanical Garden
Meadowlark’s Botanical Garden has been transformed into a winter wonderland! Tonight is the start of its annual Winter Walk of Lights. FOX 5’s Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Vienna with more.
www.fox5dc.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Last night @NOVA_Parks opened up our Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and we welcomed the @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy team.
All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now!
www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589
All 3 of our light shows get started this month and tickets are available now!
www.fox5dc.com/video/1737589
Virginia’s next Governor will be @abigailspanberger.com
Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity.
We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.
Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity.
We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Virginia’s next Governor will be @abigailspanberger.com
Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity.
We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.
Our Governor-Elect has pursued a lifetime of service and integrity.
We are extraordinarily lucky to have her leading our Commonwealth during the challenging years to come.
The polls are open throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia!
Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today.
Find your polling place here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today.
Find your polling place here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
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Search for your polling place in Virginia, and find out what's on the ballot for the next upcoming election.
www.elections.virginia.gov
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The polls are open throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia!
Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today.
Find your polling place here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
Cast your vote or return your ballot before 7 PM today.
Find your polling place here:
www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
This morning I got the opportunity to join our @NOVA_Parks team at Bull Run Regional Park to help with the setup for our 2.5 mile drive-through holiday light show.
Our 3 holiday light shows open in November and you can purchase tickets today at novaparks.com/nova-parks-lights
Our 3 holiday light shows open in November and you can purchase tickets today at novaparks.com/nova-parks-lights
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This morning I got the opportunity to join our @NOVA_Parks team at Bull Run Regional Park to help with the setup for our 2.5 mile drive-through holiday light show.
Our 3 holiday light shows open in November and you can purchase tickets today at novaparks.com/nova-parks-lights
Our 3 holiday light shows open in November and you can purchase tickets today at novaparks.com/nova-parks-lights
Why do I keep doing this? No clue.
But, marathon number 11 is HISTORY!
But, marathon number 11 is HISTORY!
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Why do I keep doing this? No clue.
But, marathon number 11 is HISTORY!
But, marathon number 11 is HISTORY!
Yesterday, I hit the final @NOVA_Parks (I have covered all of our staffed properties. More to go in the future!) on my 3-week tour:
I met the team at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and visited Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, both beautiful resources in Loudoun County.
I met the team at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and visited Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, both beautiful resources in Loudoun County.
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Yesterday, I hit the final @NOVA_Parks (I have covered all of our staffed properties. More to go in the future!) on my 3-week tour:
I met the team at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and visited Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, both beautiful resources in Loudoun County.
I met the team at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park and visited Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, both beautiful resources in Loudoun County.
Today, I got to check out the best of @NOVA_Parks in Loudoun County!
I visited with the team at Algonkian Regional Park, Brambleton Regional Park and the brand-new Reservoir Park which just celebrated its first birthday.
I visited with the team at Algonkian Regional Park, Brambleton Regional Park and the brand-new Reservoir Park which just celebrated its first birthday.
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today, I got to check out the best of @NOVA_Parks in Loudoun County!
I visited with the team at Algonkian Regional Park, Brambleton Regional Park and the brand-new Reservoir Park which just celebrated its first birthday.
I visited with the team at Algonkian Regional Park, Brambleton Regional Park and the brand-new Reservoir Park which just celebrated its first birthday.
Another great visit with our @NOVA_Parks team:
Today I visited Occoquan Regional Park, home of The River View event venue, Brickmakers Cafe and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
A beautiful waterfront park with so much to see and do!
Today I visited Occoquan Regional Park, home of The River View event venue, Brickmakers Cafe and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
A beautiful waterfront park with so much to see and do!
October 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Another great visit with our @NOVA_Parks team:
Today I visited Occoquan Regional Park, home of The River View event venue, Brickmakers Cafe and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
A beautiful waterfront park with so much to see and do!
Today I visited Occoquan Regional Park, home of The River View event venue, Brickmakers Cafe and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
A beautiful waterfront park with so much to see and do!
Well, last year was fun. This year, not so much.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
Sigh.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
Sigh.
October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Well, last year was fun. This year, not so much.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
Sigh.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
Sigh.
Check out the new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails," the fascinating story of the national movement to "recycle" abandoned railroad right-of-way into new trails.
@NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story.
weta.org/watch/shows/...
@NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story.
weta.org/watch/shows/...
From Rails to Trails
The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking.
weta.org
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Check out the new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails," the fascinating story of the national movement to "recycle" abandoned railroad right-of-way into new trails.
@NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story.
weta.org/watch/shows/...
@NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story.
weta.org/watch/shows/...
First Saturday of early voting and we (Kid2’s first General Election votes!) cast our votes for Virginia’s future.
Early voting open today at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall) until 5 PM!
Early voting open today at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall) until 5 PM!
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
First Saturday of early voting and we (Kid2’s first General Election votes!) cast our votes for Virginia’s future.
Early voting open today at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall) until 5 PM!
Early voting open today at 132 N Royal Street (next to City Hall) until 5 PM!
Today my @NOVA_Parks adventure was a visit to the 1,500 acre Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville including a review of the setup process for the upcoming Festival of Lights.
I also visited the Bull Run Shooting Center, the region’s only public shotgun range.
I also visited the Bull Run Shooting Center, the region’s only public shotgun range.
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Today my @NOVA_Parks adventure was a visit to the 1,500 acre Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville including a review of the setup process for the upcoming Festival of Lights.
I also visited the Bull Run Shooting Center, the region’s only public shotgun range.
I also visited the Bull Run Shooting Center, the region’s only public shotgun range.
Today I was on my home turf exploring the Alexandria @NOVA_Parks
Started the day touring the Carlyle House Historic Park.
That was followed by a visit to the Winkler Botanical Preserve.
Finally, I checked out the prep work for “Ice & Lights” at Cameron Run Regional Park!
Started the day touring the Carlyle House Historic Park.
That was followed by a visit to the Winkler Botanical Preserve.
Finally, I checked out the prep work for “Ice & Lights” at Cameron Run Regional Park!
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today I was on my home turf exploring the Alexandria @NOVA_Parks
Started the day touring the Carlyle House Historic Park.
That was followed by a visit to the Winkler Botanical Preserve.
Finally, I checked out the prep work for “Ice & Lights” at Cameron Run Regional Park!
Started the day touring the Carlyle House Historic Park.
That was followed by a visit to the Winkler Botanical Preserve.
Finally, I checked out the prep work for “Ice & Lights” at Cameron Run Regional Park!
Today Kid2 turns 18 and our baby becomes an adult (“technically”).
She has an incredible work ethic, is passionate about helping others, cares about the world and most importantly is a good friend. We are so proud of the person she has become.
Happy Birthday Kid2! Do big stuff!
She has an incredible work ethic, is passionate about helping others, cares about the world and most importantly is a good friend. We are so proud of the person she has become.
Happy Birthday Kid2! Do big stuff!
October 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today Kid2 turns 18 and our baby becomes an adult (“technically”).
She has an incredible work ethic, is passionate about helping others, cares about the world and most importantly is a good friend. We are so proud of the person she has become.
Happy Birthday Kid2! Do big stuff!
She has an incredible work ethic, is passionate about helping others, cares about the world and most importantly is a good friend. We are so proud of the person she has become.
Happy Birthday Kid2! Do big stuff!
Another great day meeting our @NOVA_Parks team:
Today I was in Arlington and visited Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Mayer Center for Environmental Education (including Sugar the Corn Snake!).
Afterwards, we hit Upton Hill Regional Park including the amazing Climb UPton!
Today I was in Arlington and visited Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Mayer Center for Environmental Education (including Sugar the Corn Snake!).
Afterwards, we hit Upton Hill Regional Park including the amazing Climb UPton!
October 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Another great day meeting our @NOVA_Parks team:
Today I was in Arlington and visited Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Mayer Center for Environmental Education (including Sugar the Corn Snake!).
Afterwards, we hit Upton Hill Regional Park including the amazing Climb UPton!
Today I was in Arlington and visited Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Mayer Center for Environmental Education (including Sugar the Corn Snake!).
Afterwards, we hit Upton Hill Regional Park including the amazing Climb UPton!
A weekend @NOVA_Parks visit:
We visited Temple Hall Regional Park and caught the Temple Hall Farm Festival.
The festival continues every day until November 2nd!
We visited Temple Hall Regional Park and caught the Temple Hall Farm Festival.
The festival continues every day until November 2nd!
October 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A weekend @NOVA_Parks visit:
We visited Temple Hall Regional Park and caught the Temple Hall Farm Festival.
The festival continues every day until November 2nd!
We visited Temple Hall Regional Park and caught the Temple Hall Farm Festival.
The festival continues every day until November 2nd!
Working the chain gang again and cheering on the @ACHSTitans
Tied game at the half!
Tied game at the half!
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Working the chain gang again and cheering on the @ACHSTitans
Tied game at the half!
Tied game at the half!
Day 5 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today’s theme was: old stuff in Loudoun County.
Visited the team at Aldie Mill Historic Park in the Village of Aldie, home of an early 19th century gristmill.
Wrapped up the week at the 200-year old stone bridge at Goose Creek Historic Park.
Today’s theme was: old stuff in Loudoun County.
Visited the team at Aldie Mill Historic Park in the Village of Aldie, home of an early 19th century gristmill.
Wrapped up the week at the 200-year old stone bridge at Goose Creek Historic Park.
October 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Day 5 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today’s theme was: old stuff in Loudoun County.
Visited the team at Aldie Mill Historic Park in the Village of Aldie, home of an early 19th century gristmill.
Wrapped up the week at the 200-year old stone bridge at Goose Creek Historic Park.
Today’s theme was: old stuff in Loudoun County.
Visited the team at Aldie Mill Historic Park in the Village of Aldie, home of an early 19th century gristmill.
Wrapped up the week at the 200-year old stone bridge at Goose Creek Historic Park.
Virginia Voters:
The major party nominees for Governor debated this evening.
Early voting has started. Check out the debate (starts at the 30 minute point in the video):
www.youtube.com/live/lu8JfjB...
The major party nominees for Governor debated this evening.
Early voting has started. Check out the debate (starts at the 30 minute point in the video):
www.youtube.com/live/lu8JfjB...
Virginia Gubernatorial Debate
YouTube video by WFXR NEWS
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Virginia Voters:
The major party nominees for Governor debated this evening.
Early voting has started. Check out the debate (starts at the 30 minute point in the video):
www.youtube.com/live/lu8JfjB...
The major party nominees for Governor debated this evening.
Early voting has started. Check out the debate (starts at the 30 minute point in the video):
www.youtube.com/live/lu8JfjB...
Day 4 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Busy day visiting Pohick Bay Regional Park (campsites, golf course and pool), our Central Maintenance operation, Fountainhead and Sandy Run Regional Parks.
We even saw a bald eagle supervising at Pohick Bay on an amazing day.
Busy day visiting Pohick Bay Regional Park (campsites, golf course and pool), our Central Maintenance operation, Fountainhead and Sandy Run Regional Parks.
We even saw a bald eagle supervising at Pohick Bay on an amazing day.
October 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Day 4 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Busy day visiting Pohick Bay Regional Park (campsites, golf course and pool), our Central Maintenance operation, Fountainhead and Sandy Run Regional Parks.
We even saw a bald eagle supervising at Pohick Bay on an amazing day.
Busy day visiting Pohick Bay Regional Park (campsites, golf course and pool), our Central Maintenance operation, Fountainhead and Sandy Run Regional Parks.
We even saw a bald eagle supervising at Pohick Bay on an amazing day.
Day 3 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today, I visited and met the team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna.
We toured the 95 acres of gardens (currently being prepped for the Winter Walk of Lights {tickets on sale now!}) and I also greeted the team in our mentor program.
Today, I visited and met the team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna.
We toured the 95 acres of gardens (currently being prepped for the Winter Walk of Lights {tickets on sale now!}) and I also greeted the team in our mentor program.
October 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Day 3 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today, I visited and met the team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna.
We toured the 95 acres of gardens (currently being prepped for the Winter Walk of Lights {tickets on sale now!}) and I also greeted the team in our mentor program.
Today, I visited and met the team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna.
We toured the 95 acres of gardens (currently being prepped for the Winter Walk of Lights {tickets on sale now!}) and I also greeted the team in our mentor program.
Day 2 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today, I got to visit the crew who manage the W&OD Railroad Regional Park and explore a few miles west of Ashburn on the region’s best trail.
After that, we hit Rust Manor House, a beautiful event venue on 68 acres near downtown Leesburg.
Today, I got to visit the crew who manage the W&OD Railroad Regional Park and explore a few miles west of Ashburn on the region’s best trail.
After that, we hit Rust Manor House, a beautiful event venue on 68 acres near downtown Leesburg.
October 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Day 2 on the job at @NOVA_Parks
Today, I got to visit the crew who manage the W&OD Railroad Regional Park and explore a few miles west of Ashburn on the region’s best trail.
After that, we hit Rust Manor House, a beautiful event venue on 68 acres near downtown Leesburg.
Today, I got to visit the crew who manage the W&OD Railroad Regional Park and explore a few miles west of Ashburn on the region’s best trail.
After that, we hit Rust Manor House, a beautiful event venue on 68 acres near downtown Leesburg.
Drive, Walk, Skate, Into the Holidays!
Tickets are now on-sale for @NOVA_Parks holiday light experiences.
Drive through the lights at Bull Run, walk through the lights at Meadowlark and skate through the lights at Cameron Run!
www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...
Tickets are now on-sale for @NOVA_Parks holiday light experiences.
Drive through the lights at Bull Run, walk through the lights at Meadowlark and skate through the lights at Cameron Run!
www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...
NOVA Parks Lights
www.novaparks.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Drive, Walk, Skate, Into the Holidays!
Tickets are now on-sale for @NOVA_Parks holiday light experiences.
Drive through the lights at Bull Run, walk through the lights at Meadowlark and skate through the lights at Cameron Run!
www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...
Tickets are now on-sale for @NOVA_Parks holiday light experiences.
Drive through the lights at Bull Run, walk through the lights at Meadowlark and skate through the lights at Cameron Run!
www.novaparks.com/nova-parks-l...
That’s a wrap. Nineteen years working on the railroad comes to a conclusion.
Next week, it’s time to start something new!
Next week, it’s time to start something new!
October 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
That’s a wrap. Nineteen years working on the railroad comes to a conclusion.
Next week, it’s time to start something new!
Next week, it’s time to start something new!
For the very last time, I fled my office, grabbed the snazzy yellow vest (I’m taking it with me!) and helped @amtrak.com customers find their trains on a busy Friday morning.
It has always been fun to help our customers (and occasionally field constituent inquires) over the years!
It has always been fun to help our customers (and occasionally field constituent inquires) over the years!
September 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For the very last time, I fled my office, grabbed the snazzy yellow vest (I’m taking it with me!) and helped @amtrak.com customers find their trains on a busy Friday morning.
It has always been fun to help our customers (and occasionally field constituent inquires) over the years!
It has always been fun to help our customers (and occasionally field constituent inquires) over the years!