If you want to get out of the city and back to nature, do it on a working farm minutes away from Alexandria at Oxon Hill Farm. The rangers of Oxon Cove Park run the farm, and they’re very knowledgeable about all of the animals and machinery located on the grounds. You’ll often see area students on field trips to learn about the inner workings of the farm, but no matter your age, you can soak up a bit of background information about the history of the area.

Stroll through the grounds and check out the chickens, goats, pigs, and horses, then if you’re feeling particularly brave, go inside the barn and learn how to milk one of the friendly dairy cows. Finish off your visit with a hayride and a visit to the bookstore!

Oxon Hill Farm
6411 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 839-1177
www.nps.gov/oxhi
www.facebook.com/OxonHillFarm

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Vitamin A provides a number of wonderful eye health benefits, from minimizing dry eyes to helping to absorb light in the retinal receptors. In addition to improving your eye health, it also supports cell growth and improves the health of the kidneys, heart, and other essential organs. Here are just a few surprising food sources for beneficial Vitamin A.

1. Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are some of the best sources of Vitamin A out of any food, offering a staggering 561% of the recommended daily amount in just one whole potato. Better yet, the delicious sweet potato offers all of its priceless nutrients while adding only 103 calories to your diet. Simply bake one in the oven for a healthy side dish that’s absolutely packed full of A vitamins.
2. Carrots. This other favorite orange food is equally as rich with Vitamin A. The carrot has been known for its eye health benefits for quite some time, though many people don’t realize that it’s because of the numerous A vitamins inside. One medium carrot offers a full 200% of the recommended daily intake, and it’s a great source of the Vitamins C, K, and B that your body also needs.

Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin A [Healthaliciousness]
Vitamin A [NIH]
26 Foods High in Vitamin A for Healthy Eyes [Bembu]

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