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May 09, 2022

One Of Two Potomac Barges Retrieved After Weather Set Them Loose

The construction barges were stuck on rocks after breaking free during storms. Now one has been safely recovered.

Apr 05, 2019

A Reimagined C&O Canal In Georgetown Could Include A Gongoozling Platform

Designers revealed visions for reshaping the historic towpath, including a place for gongoozlers (read: canal watchers) to hang out.

Sep 10, 2018

Local Ultramarathoner Beats 40-Year-Old Record On C&O Canal Run

Michael Wardian beat the record by just 12 minutes.

Oct 24, 2017

MARC Adds Bike Cars To Harpers Ferry This Weekend

It’s a chance to ride just one way of the C&O Canal, or to toodle around the trails out in West Virginia and avoid cycling the 60-ish mile journey there entirely.

Mar 17, 2017

Team Behind New York’s High Line Will Develop Plan For Georgetown C&O Canal

The park is undergoing a multiyear restoration.

May 12, 2014

You Can Now Swim In The C&O Canal Again (If You Want)

After a massive sewer spill, the water quality standards of the C&O Canal are now back to normal.

May 17, 2013

You Can Now Bike From D.C. to Pittsburgh

Why not test your biking skills with a 330-mile trip to Western Pennsylvania?

Feb 13, 2013

Last Section of Path Connecting D.C. to Pittsburgh to be Completed by May

A final segment of the 330-mile path connecting D.C. and Pittsburgh will be completed by May.

Jan 16, 2013

Motorist Drives Car Into C&O Canal in Georgetown

A motorist somehow drove his car into the C&O Canal earlier this afternoon in Georgetown.

Oct 09, 2012

Defense Contractor CEO Destroys Trees Along C&O Canal

What’s with the rich guys in Montgomery County cutting down protected trees that stand between their mansions and the C&O Canal?

 
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