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Photo Gallery

The falls during the winter of 2009

The Falls during the winter of 2009.

National Park Service

Come enjoy the natural scenery and history of Great Falls Park on the web. The photos on these pages will take you around the park's 800 acres.

The Falls are one of the most recognizable features of the park. Visit that gallery to see pictures of the Falls throughout the year.

Unless otherwise noted in the caption below the photograph, all photos belong to the National Park Service and are available for public use.

 
  • Floodwaters in the picnic area.
    The Floods of 1996
    9 Photos
  • A view looking downstream near the time that the river crested.
    2010 Flood
    15 Photos
  • A group of whitetail deer in winter
    Mammals
    4 Photos
  • Milk snake sunning itself at Overlook 1
    Snakes
    5 Photos
  • A photo of the Great Falls on an autumn day.
    The Falls
    8 Photos
  • Looking upstream through Mather Gorge during higher water
    Mather Gorge
    6 Photos
  • Bluebells in bloom
    Wildflowers
    12 Photos
  • Red spotted purple and pearl crescent butterflies on Lock 1.
    Butterflies and Moths
    7 Photos
  • The Patowmack Company Logo
    The Patowmack Canal
    7 Photos

Did You Know?

Women viewing the falls in the 1920's

People used to ride a trolley to visit Great Falls Park. Dancing, a dinner at the inn, a walk down a lover's lane, and viewing the falls at night were all favorite activities.