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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPhoto of mules hitched to canal boat.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is an exciting park to visit. There are 184.5 miles of towpath and numerous miles of hiking trails to explore. 

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Photo C&O Canal mules in 2004.  

Did You Know?
A mule is a hybrid animal, a mix of a female horse (a mare) and a male donkey (a jack). Remember, "M" for mom, "M" for mare and "D" for dad, "D" for donkey. Switching the parents will produce a hinny. The mule is the superior work animal, preferred by canal boat captains on the C&O Canal.

Last Updated: October 09, 2008 at 12:02 EST