Easter On The Miniature Burke Lake Train

Shot On A Panasonic HC-X1

Every Easter, Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia hosts a "Baskets & Bunnies" Spring kickoff event with fun for the whole family. The event also marked the seasonal re-opening of the miniature Central Pacific Huntington steam engine train. I grabbed the camera and followed the train along the route for an old time ride through Burke Lake (video above).

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The train runs on weekends and then daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The train has been around since 1967, and I actually used to ride this train as a kid 30 years ago! That is kind of crazy.

The journey is meant for children, but adults can easily fit and ride with their kids. The train travels almost 2 miles, and has views of the lake as well as past a staged old time train station and windmill.

My favorite part about this train is that when I bring my nephew, I get to ride it too! Burke Lake Park is filled with activities and the carousel, train, mini golf, ice cream shop and the lake itself make it a top destination for families.

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