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Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Open
The rockslide at Paw Paw Tunnel towpath has been cleared. The towpath is now open for hikers and bikers.
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Georgetown Boat Rides Suspended
Boat rides at Georgetown are suspended until further notice. For a mule-drawn boat ride please contact Great Falls Tavern.
Frequently Asked Questions
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THE CANAL TODAY When did the government acquire the Canal? When did the Canal become a National Park? How many acres does the Canal own? What is the condition of the Canal today? CONSTRUCTION When was construction started? When was the Canal completed? What was the cost of the Canal? How many years did it take to build the Canal? How many people comprised the labor force? DIMENSIONS AND STRUCTURES How long is the Canal? How deep is the Canal? How wide is the Canal? How wide is the towpath? What is the distance in elevation? How many locks are on the Canal? What are the dimensions of the locks? What was the size of the boats? How big was the family’s cabin on the boat? How many dams were built along the Canal? How many aqueducts were built along the Canal? How many culverts were built along the Canal? What are the dimensions of the Paw Paw Tunnel? How long did it take to construct the tunnel? OPERATION What were the years of operation? How long was the journey down the Canal? How many trips did a boat take per year? How much coal did a boat take per trip? How much money did a boat make per trip? When was the peak year of the Canal? How many boats operated on the Canal? How many mules worked on the Canal? What was the speed limit on the Canal? How long does it take to "lock through"? How long is the towline? THE MULES A mule is a cross between what two animals? How many mules needed per boat? How long did the mules work before they needed a break? What did the mules eat? |
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Did You Know?
There are several gold mines in the Great Falls area. The largest of these is the Maryland Mine located at the intersection of Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard near Potomac, Maryland. Gold was first discovered here by a Union soldier from Pennsylvania during the Civil War.