Leesylvania State park lies along the shores of the Potomac River. It is a place where many activities are possible. People come here to hike, picnic, fish and ride their boat; attracted by the accessible fishing pier, children’s playground, boat launching facilities and visitor center with its environmental education center. There are also a small civil war fort and era homes here. It was a home of the Lee family and is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Another outdoor spot here, not for sports but for the enjoyment of nature, is the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife refuge. Unspoiled by time its natural habitats include tidal shorelines, marshes, meadows and woods bounded by the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. You probably won’t recognize many of them but there are over 600 plant species, 200 bird species, 50 butterfly species and other wildflife species here.