Wednesday, February 8, 2012
by Peggy McEwan, Gazette
Potomac, Md. — Parking is at a premium by Old Angler’s Inn in Potomac, where paddlers, hikers and cyclists are competing with construction crews for coveted spots.
“Parking along MacArthur Boulevard is just not the safest and I’m just waiting for an accident to happen,” said Mark Reges, owner of Old Angler’s Inn.
The congestion is caused by the inn’s access to both the Potomac River and The ...
Read moreTuesday, January 31, 2012
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Crownsville, Md. — The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) has selected 14 projects, organizations and individuals to receive the 2012 Maryland Preservation Awards. The awards, presented annually by MHT's Board of Trustees, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation and heritage education projects in Maryland. The Awards will be presented on Tuesday, January 31 at 4:30PM in the Governor Calvert Ballroom in Annapolis, with a reception ... |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
by Susan Bedford, Potomac Almanac
Potomac, Md. — Almost every Potomac resident has fond memories of the C&O Canal: Bicycling along the towpath, hiking the Billy Goat Trail, meandering along the canal on a beautiful fall day, riding in the mule-driven barge, picnicking along the Potomac or even staying in one of the newly remodeled Canal Quarters.
Now those who love and appreciate the canal and all it means to them and their families have an opportunity to ...
Read moreFriday, August 12, 2011
National Park Service
Georgetown, DC – In response to a request from District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park will lower the last five miles of the canal, including the Fletchers Cove and Georgetown areas for two days. This will allow DC Water to install a water line at their Fletcher’s Cove construction site, where they are building an odor abatement system and public restrooms.
The ...
Read moreTuesday, July 12, 2011
by John McVey, The Journal
Hagerstown, Md. — The C&O Canal National Historical Park wants the public's input on the Western Maryland Rail Trail: Pearre Station to Paw Paw project.
Four alternatives have been proposed to extend the WMRT to Paw Paw, and the public will have a chance to comment on the alternatives at two public meetings this week, Kevin Brandt, park superintendent, announced Monday.
Now, WMRT runs for about 22 miles between Fort Frederick ...
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