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Rust Sanctuary

Nature preserve

water view at rust

Rust Nature Sanctuary, a serene nature preserve given to the Nature Forward by the children of William F. Rust, Jr. and Margaret Dole Rust in 2000. NOVA Parks entered into an agreement with Nature Forward to manage Rust in 2013.

Visit Temple Hall Farm to Pick Your Own Pumpkin & Sunflowers

Throw on your dust-kickinest boots and head out to the farm to pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 27-November 2!

Conquer challenges and build confidence.

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic—is open during the fall season! With 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty, there’s adventure for everyone. Visit climbupton.com for fall hours.