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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Photo canal mules Lil and Ida wait for the Canal Clipper to lock through lock 20
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Kids Canal Page
 
Jr. Ranger summer camp Hancock

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Kids at a Jr. Ranger summer camp

Hi Kids! Welcome to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal's kid page. A page designed to help you learn all about the C&OCanal!

Click under the photos to learn about plants, animals, and canal history. Have fun exploring the C&O Canal.

  
Photo of Nell the mule
Click here to learn about mules on the C&O Canal
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Bloodroot_(Sanguinaria_canadensis)
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Boat exiting lock
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