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Glen Echo Park

Bolstered by the income of their patented “culinary eggbeater” that could go in reverse, twin brothers Edwin and Edward Baltzley settled Glen Echo and set about building a summer educational […]

Clara Barton House

You might know that Clara Barton was a volunteer nurse and relief worker who founded the American chapter of the Red Cross. You might not know that her neighbors in […]

Lock 7 Parking

Small lot off Clara Barton Parkway, near Lock 7 and Lockhouse 7, with access to towpath.

Kayak Run/Feeder Canal

Some of the nation’s most accomplished kayakers, including many Olympians, have spent hours perfecting their craft on Potomac River whitewater training runs. One training site is here on the feeder […]

Lockhouse 6: Canal Quarters

Lockhouse 6 is part of the Canal Quarters program and is available for overnight stays! You and up to 7 friends can spend up to three nights here, experiencing life […]

Lock 6 Parking

Small lot off of Clara Barton Parkway, near Lock 6 and Lockhouse 6, which is available for overnight stays as part of the Canal Quarters program. Access to towpath.

Lock 6

When you happen upon the lockhouse nestled beside Lock 6, whether by walking, biking, or driving past, you wouldn’t know that this quaint house along the canal had witnessed so […]

Lock 5 Parking

Small lot off of Clara Barton Parkway, near Lock 5 and the Brookmont Bridge, with access to the towpath.

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