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Great Falls Tavern Discovery Space: The Hike and Saving Important Places
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The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center Discovery Space is open for visitors to participate in self-directed, hands-on activities related to the canal.
From March 20-27, 1954, William O. Douglas and 57 others hiked down the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath in an effort to draw attention to the natural beauty and wonders of the ecosystems and history of the canal. This hike was in response to an editorial article in the Washington Post, endorsing the idea of paving a parkway near the canal. In honor of the 70th anniversary of this hike, our theme in the Discovery Space for March is The Hike and Saving Important Places! Come learn about people who have spoken up to help preserve places which are now national parks around the country. Share the parks and special places which are important to you with other visitors through activities. Explore the concepts of preservation and conservation and how these ideas are used in parks.
Come visit the discovery room at the Great Falls Tavern during the month of March to participate in the activities. The discovery room is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.