For Kids

The Potomac Heritage Trail network includes many opportunities for children, youth and families to experience the diversity of the Trail corridor.

Photo: Jerry Sealey

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network includes many activities for children, youth and families. The first edition of a “Family Adventure Guide,” organized by region, suggests some activities, and the list below includes others at various partner sites throughout the PHT network; contact these sites directly for information on availability and costs, and please contact us with corrections and suggestions. In addition, you can collect Passport stamps and, at some sites, kids can win prizes through the Track Trail program. And all fourth graders--and their families--can receive a free pass to all national parks, lands and waters through the Every Kid in a Park program.

 

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (Pennsylvania)

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
Laurel Ridge State Park					✓
Fallingwater			✓

 

Great Allegheny Passage & Eastern Continental Divide Loop (Pennsylvania & Maryland)

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
Ohiopyle State Park		✓	✓		✓
New Germany State Park			✓		✓
Deep Creek Lake State Park			✓		✓

 

C & O Canal Corridor

Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts & Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities	Family Programs & Events	Track Trail
Antietam National Battlefield	✓		✓		✓	✓
C & O Canal National Historical Park	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Fort Frederick State Park		✓	✓		✓
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park	✓		✓		✓

 

Northern Virginia

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
Algonkian Regional Park					✓
Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania NMP	✓		✓	✓	✓
City of Alexandria			✓
George Washington's Ferry Farm			✓	✓	✓
George Washington Memorial Parkway	✓		✓		✓	✓
Great Falls Park	✓		✓		✓
Mount Vernon Estate			✓	✓	✓
Occoquan Regional Park					✓
Prince William Forest Park	✓			✓		✓
Riverbend Park		✓	✓		✓
Theodore Roosevelt Island	✓				✓	✓

 

Washington, DC

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
Civil War Defenses of Washington	✓				✓
Cultural Tourism DC Heritage Trails				✓
Frederick Douglas National Historic Site	✓		✓		✓
Fort Dupont Park	✓				✓	✓
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens	✓		✓		✓
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House	✓		✓		✓
Rock Creek Park	✓		✓			✓

 

Southern Maryland

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
Hard Bargain Farm - Alice Ferguson Foundation		✓	✓	✓	✓
Fort Washington Park	✓		✓
Historic Saint Mary's City			✓		✓
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm	✓		✓		✓
Piscataway Park
Thomas Stone House National Historic Site	✓		✓
Smallwood State Park			✓		✓

 

Northern Neck of Virginia

Partner Site	NPS Jr. Ranger Program	Scavenger Hunts and Other Activity Books	Interactive Nature or Visitor Center	Online Activities Available	Family Programs and Events	Track Trail
George Washington Birthplace National Monument	✓		✓		✓
George Washington's Ferry Farm			✓	✓	✓
Gunston Hall
Leesylvania State Park		✓	✓		✓
Mason Neck State Park		✓	✓		✓
Stratford Hall		✓
Westmoreland State Park		✓	✓		✓