Canal Story #26: Clara Thiel
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Iconic C&O Canal Discoveries: What Not to Miss
'Sky Fire' at Dam 5 by Margaret J Clingan The C&O Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles long -- that's a lot of ground to cover! This itinerary will [...] Canal Story #25: Justin Cole
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #24: John Kehne
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #23: Katie Rapp
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #22: Lois Turco
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Adopt A Site!
'Culvert Near Pennyfield Lock' by Jim Blair Montgomery County 1.07 Alexandria Aqueduct Location: Aqueduct Bridge, Washington, DC 20007 Mile 1.07 About: Built between 1833 and 1843, the Alexandria Aqueduct Bridge [...]Canal Story #21: Dan Spedden
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #20: Hannah Debelius
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #19: Carol Moore
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #18: Francis Grant-Suttie
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #17: Margaret Clingan
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] C&O Canal Receives Funding from Great American Outdoors Act
A project at Dam 5 along the C&O Canal is one of 165 projects that will benefit from the recently-passed Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The GAOA is providing up […]
C&O Canal Sweet and Savory Trail
After your hike or bike ride along the C&O Canal, venture into the Canal Towns that line the towpath to enjoy a savory meal and sweet treat with our C&O [...] Help us create a safe, smooth C&O Canal towpath! Let your voice be heard!
Please sign the petition below to support the C&O Canal Trust’s advocacy for continued funding from the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for towpath repair and resurfacing. […]
Canal Story #16: Vinod Thomas
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Interview with Marea Petrelles, Volunteer Canal Steward
Photo by Stan Collyer How long have you been a Canal Steward in the Park? Marea: I have been a Canal Steward for two years, since December 11, 2018. Why [...]Canal Story #15: Tina Cappetta
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Hidden Gems Along the C&O Canal
With more historic structures than any other unit in the National Park Service, the C&O Canal National Historical Park documents and preserves over 200 years of America’s history. The major […]
Canal Story #14: Michael Marmer
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #13: Ashley Duncan
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] TowpathGO 2022 Registration
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Canal Community Days Registration– May 8, 2021 at Nolands Ferry
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Canal Community Days Registration– May 8, 2021 at Williamsport
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Canal Community Days Registration– May 8, 2021 at Weverton
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Canal Community Days Registration– May 8, 2021 at Antietam Creek Campground
Important Information Sign up below and important event information will be emailed to you prior to the event. Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA) and Media Release forms are required for every […]
C&O Canal Trust Supports Survey of Rare Plants In Billy Goat Trail System
The C&O Canal National Historical Park has a new Botany Fellow, partially funded by the C&O Canal Trust. Clara Thiel is completing her Master of Science in Applied Ecology and […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Maryland Day!
Four Locks (MM 109) near Clear Springs, Maryland by Nicholas Clements 1. Plan Your Stay With Canal Quarters Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate Maryland Day than [...]Canal Story #12: Linda & Thomas Perry
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #11: Holly Lambert
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #10: Béla Demeter
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #9: Michael Mitchell
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] C&O Canal Trust Announces Creation of Apparel Line in Partnership with Maryland-Based Route One Apparel
March 1, 2021 – The C&O Canal Trust today announced the launch of a new C&O Canal-themed apparel line in partnership with Maryland-based company Route One Apparel to celebrate the […]
Meet Béla Demeter, Canal Steward
I’ve been a Canal Steward since July 2018. I’ve hiked the Canal and the Billy Goat Trail for nearly 50 years (when I came to Washington). I often had a [...]Canal Story #8: Kari Cannistraro
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #7: Bruce Rosenblum
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #6: Daofeng and Angela He
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...]