Rock Creek Park Located in Washington, DC TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Boulder Bridge over Rock Creek (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation s capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek ...

National Mall Located in Washington, DC TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS July 4th Fireworks on the National Mall - Webmasters: Cochran, Demmon, Williams IN BRIEF The National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan, which was commissioned by George Washington, created an ideal ...

Glen Echo Park in George Washington Memorial Parkway Located in Glen Echo, MD TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS 1933 Architectural Drawing of the Spanish Ballroom Town of Glen Echo, Maryland IN BRIEF Glen Echo began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly to promote liberal and practical education, especially among the masses of the people; to teach the ...

The National Garden at the United States Botanic Garden symbolizes our appreciation of nature and man's interdependent relationship with it.

Prince William Forest Park Located near Washington D.C in Triangle, VA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Welcome to Prince William Forest Park. (Reine Wonite) IN BRIEF Located in Prince William County, Virginia, Prince William Forest Park is the largest natural area in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region at over 17, 000 acres. It was created in August ...

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More parks | WMAs | Outdoor activities | Nature Tourism/Outdoor Adventures | DNR home page Cedarville State Forest Area map/camp loop map General camping information 2002 Camping Season Make a reservation The Piscataway Indian Tribe made this section of Southern Maryland its winter camping ground because of the mild climate and abundance of game. Legend says there is an Indian Burial ground in ...

This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your adventure here. - Caledonia is a treasure for nature enthusiasts and historians. Because it is near Gettysburg, the park has become a favorite for Civil War buffs who find it ideal for family outings. Other unique features of this park include; an 18-hole golf course, part of the Appalachian Trail which ...

Baltimore-Washington Parkway in National Capital Parks-East Located near Washingron D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, MD TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS washington baltimore parkway (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C.

This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your adventure here. - Perched on a mountaintop and surrounded by Buchanan State Forest, Cowans Gap is a scenic place for a quiet getaway. Many park facilities, including the lake, picnic shelters, cabins and roads were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The cabin colony is on the National ...

View of the Calvert Bridge, spanning across Rock Creek Park Photograph courtesy of the DC SHPO The Rock Creek Park Historic District encompasses public reservation 339 created for the scenic and recreational enjoyment of the people of the United States on September 27, 1890. Rock Creek Park is a natural reserve within a heavily urbanized area and in this respect it is unusual. Unlike other great ...

ROCK CREEK PARK General Management Plan / Environmental Impact Statement Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE A Newsletter from the National Park Service Number 1 June 1996 Dear Friends: For many of us, Rock Creek Park has long held a special place in our lives. Each year more than 2 million people come here to hike, horseback ride, bike, picnic, play ball, or simply to enjoy the ...