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English: Great Falls, Virginia
Photographer
English: NPS Photo; Monica
Title
English: Great Falls, Virginia
Publisher
English: U.S. National Park Service
Description
English:

The Great Falls of the Potomac on a sunny winter day.

The Great Falls of the Potomac are a popular scenic view just minutes outside of DC. While millions flock to them today, George Washington saw them as a barrier to water travel and transportation.

  • Keywords: great falls; fletchers cove; c&o canal; chesapeake and ohio canal; towpath; canal; maryland; washington dc; dc; washington; historical park; mules; potomac; potomac heritage trail; potomac river; river; view; scenic view; viewshed; call to action
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English: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
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8f5a57fc-1dd8-b71b-0b1f-6eb27f4ced21
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English: NPGallery
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Public domain This image or media file contains material based on a work of a National Park Service employee, created as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, such work is in the public domain in the United States. See the NPS website and NPS copyright policy for more information.
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POHE
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English: Enjoy and Preserve Our Potomac Views

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