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Potomac Heritage Trail reopened
The Potomac Heritage Trail storm damage has been cleared and the trail is now open. Please remain cautious when using trail.
For Teachers
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway makes a great classroom! With so many sites and such diverse human and natural history, you are guaranteed to find a place in the park near you with landforms, wildlife, or historic resources that will bring your curriculum to life. Plan a Field TripLooking for inspiration? The History & Culture and Nature & Science webpages describe some of the important stories behind parkway sites. Popular sites for field trips include Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Fort Hunt, Fort Marcy, Jones Point Park, and the US Marine Corps War Memorial. If you have questions about park facilities or would like to request a ranger for your field trip call 703‑289‑2553. Please visit the Arlington House, Clara Barton National Historic Site, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Glen Echo Park, Great Falls Park, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial, and Theodore Roosevelt Island webpages for information about field trips to those sites. |
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Did You Know?
Great Falls Park is the northernmost site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. One of the nation's first canals can be seen here. More...