• Paddling on the Potomac River

    Potomac Heritage

    National Scenic Trail DC,MD,PA,VA

Trail Passport Stamp Locations

An enterprise of many partners, the evolving Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network celebrates the heritage of the Potomac and upper Ohio river basins and offers opportunities for hiking, bicycling, boating, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. "Passport" stamps for the Trail are available at many locations throughout the Trail network. Click here for a current list.

Did You Know?

Pyrite, or Fool's Gold

Because of its abundance and high sulfur content, Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold," was once mined in what is now Prince William Forest Park (1889-1920) to be used in products ranging from light bulbs to soap.