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Nature Along the C&O Canal

The C&O Canal National Historical Park protects hundreds of plans and animals in its 184.5 miles and 20,000 acres of park land. Learn more about these protected resources below.

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July 18, 2024

Celebrating National Wellness Month

This August, celebrate National Wellness Month with us in the C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP)! National Wellness Month is focused on managing stress and creating routines that foster healthy…
Grace Kearns
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Nature
March 21, 2024

April is Native Plant Month

Springtime on the C&O Canal brings new blooms just in time for National Native Plant Month in April. 2024 will mark the fourth year since the Senate Resolution was passed…
Grace Kearns
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February 26, 2024

The Trails Less Traveled

The Billy Goat Trails in Potomac, MD, are some of the most popular trails within the C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP). Each year, millions of visitors come to the…
Grace Kearns
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BlogNature
October 24, 2023

Bat-tastic Fun Facts

To celebrate Bats and their impact to our local ecosystems we have compiled some Bat-tastic fun facts to share with you! 1. Bats can eat more than 1,000 mosquitos per…
Grace Kearns
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NatureNews
June 28, 2023

C&O Canal National Historical Park Continues Important Work to Protect Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants

Student Conservation Association interns planting smooth rock skullcap at a site in the Potomac Gorge area. Photo by C&O Canal NHP/NPS. The C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP) is focused…
Tymber Compher
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June 20, 2023

Five Ways Birding at the C&O Canal Can Improve Your Health

Nature has a profound impact on human well-being. Research shows that spending time in nature and connecting with your natural surroundings is associated with better body and brain health. Now…
Grace Kearns
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