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George Washington Memorial Parkway
Things To Do
A view of the river from the Mt. Vernon Trail

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Mount Vernon Trail and the Potomac

The George Washington Memorial Parkway includes over twenty different sites, ranging from historic homes to wildlife preserves.

These pages will serve as a guide to many different activities that you can enjoy along the Parkway.

 
Join us for a program!

November 2011 Ranger Program Schedule

Bike with a Ranger Fall 2011 - Ride the Mount Vernon Trail on your bike to experience the natural and cultural heritage of the nation's capital. 

Island Safari Fall 2011 Schedule - Take a Teddy-style adventure exploring Theodore Roosevelt Island to find its hidden treasures.

Paddle with a Ranger Fall 2011 Schedule - Explore the natural and cultural wonders along the Potomac River with a ranger. 


 
Events at other sites on the George Washington Memorial Parkway

These links will take you to event calendars for other Parkway sites.
 
 
 
CLMO

Claude Moore Colonial Farm

Calendar of Events

 
Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park

Calendar of Events

 
Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park

Calendar of Events

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Cattails

Did You Know?
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, part of George Washington Memorial Parkway, is one of the last remaining freshwater tidal marshlands in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Last Updated: November 03, 2011 at 13:42 MST