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1. Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook These raging rapids of the Potomac are a massive stretch of whitewater and several waterfalls that drop a total of 76 feet and challenge the best paddlers in the world. Just off the towpath, the Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook offers a truly inspiring vista, and a great place to begin your C&O Canal adventure from the east. 2. Antietam National Battlefield Located in the Canal Town[...]

Slice Through the Waves Under Sail on the Chesapeake If there’s a more quintessential Maryland experience than piercing the waves of the Chesapeake Bay under sail, we’d sure like to know what it is. The power of the wind, the thrill of the spray over the bow, and at the same time, the serenity of silence save the sound of water lapping at the hull and gulls calling as they turn swift circles above. There’s[...]

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