Volunteering to help the park: A work crew installs a bench near Great Falls in 2016.
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after collapse in 1973
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after restoration effort in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Sideling Hill Creek Aqueduct as viewed from the Western Maryland Rail Trail.
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Fifteen Mile Creek Aqueduct in 2018.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and eight others pause during their famous hike, which publicized the canal in 1954
Exploring history and nature: Ranger provides interpretation for hikers at Seneca Stone Cutting Mill in 2020.
Exploring history and nature: Hikers marvel at a large specimen during a tree identification walk in 2012
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteer attaches plaque to newly installed bench in 2018.
Exploring history and nature: Association members participate in the last day of the 2009 Thru Hike at Great Falls
Volunteering to help the park: Association member helps install an identification sign at Landers in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Dam 5 in 2019.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and others rally against replacing the canal with a highway.
Volunteering to help the park: Association members repaint picnic tables at Swains Lock
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteers assemble picnic table in 2018.
Every Sunday in September the Park provides free tours of Lockhouse 44 and its grounds from 10:00am-2:00pm. Located in Williamsport MD, just downriver from Cushwa Basin. No RSVP needed. Click below for more details
Take a look at this event at Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htmid=45B46F7F-9D0D-5D1A-82A1F5B105C9E908
From September through October, papaws grow throughout the region. Their taste favors a mix of banana, mango, and custard!
You can spot pawpaws in Potomac region parks like:
🌳 Great Falls Trail
🌳 Theodore Roosevelt Island
🌳 C&O Towpath
It’s important to remember that most parks ban foraging, but C&O Canal NHP lets you pick up to ½ gallon of pawpaws per person daily!
You can enjoy the wonderful taste of papaws by finding them at farmers markets and at local pawpaw festivals.
You can turn your delicious fruit into delicious jams, breads and even ice cream!!
Enjoy one of the most delicious seasons in the Potomac River region by reading our full fall foraging blog below! ⬇️
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What does custard taste like?