Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

We spy…every color of the rainbow!
It’s easy to look outside this time of year and only see green, but look closer and you will find every color of the rainbow—and that is exactly what we did to celebrate not only National Trails Day, but also Great Outdoors Month & Pride Month!

Nature definitely understood the assignment! From vibrant wildflower yellows to deep canopy greens and bright fungi oranges, the trails were alive with color. Master Naturalist & Trail Guide Kelly Roach led the group through nearly three miles of varied ecosystems for the third annual rainbow hike.

We challenge you to take a rainbow hike this summer! Here are a few things to look out for:
• Red: false strawberries, black raspberries, new oak leaves, red clover blossoms
• Orange: mushrooms and fungi, millipedes, jewelweed, milkweed beetles, fritillaries* *even one who landed on a hiker’s head—swipe to the final photo!
• Yellow: tulip blossoms, honeysuckle, dandelion, tickseed, daisy centers
• Green: foliage, ferns, moss, and much more!
• Blue: blue-eyed grass, Carolina horse nettle, bluets
• Purple: false indigo, wineberry buds

Spending time in the great outdoors reminds us how beautiful diversity is—both in nature and in our community. Happy Pride, happy adventuring, and see you on the trails!


Rainbow Pride Hike

Join us June 21 to celebrate summer solstice and Father's Day with our drop-in "Dad Skills" challenge and lawn games.

How will you enjoy the longest day of the year?

PRCS is joining Parks and Recreation Departments around Virginia for Play All Day VA on Sunday, June 21, which marks the official start of astronomical summer.

It's a day of celebration, and the VRPS: Virginia Recreation & Park Society has organized a statewide initiative to provide free programs and services for the community from sunrise to sunset.

PRCS is inviting residents to make time to play at multiple free activities and programs at parks and centers across the County.

Plus, enjoy free admission* to open recreation, indoor aquatics, and community centers on this day.

Visit loudoun.gov/PlayAllDay for further details on events and programs offered by Loudoun PRCS for Play All Day VA.

*Additional fees for programs still apply. Outdoor pools are not included in this promotion.