Virginia

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is a beautiful, historic national treasure which includes the scenic 105-mile long Skyline Drive. The Park covers the crest of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains for over seventy-five miles. More than 500 miles of hiking trails and park ranger programs are offered; restaurants, camping and modern lodge facilities are available. At the park’s Skyland Resort, you can experience the fresh mountain air and breathtaking views right from your room or cabin. Resort amenities range from dining to horseback riding on gentle wooded trails.

Virginia & Maryland

Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park spans 800 acres just 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital. Here the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Maryland side of the falls is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

Assateague Island National Seashore 

 Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, bicycling and bayside recreation.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail 

Of the Appalachian Trail’s total 2,168 miles, 580 run through the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and Maryland. People of all ages and abilities enjoy short walks, day hikes and long-distance backpacking journeys. It offers a variety of opportunities for viewing spectacular scenery and wildlife, for exploring, for adventure, for nature study and for renewal.

Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is an evolving network of 830 miles of locally-managed trails and routes embracing both sides of the Potomac River from its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay to the Allegheny Highlands. The Trail corridor reveals the fascinating stories of American music, industrial history, natural and military history and more.

Washington, DC & Maryland

C&O Canal National Historical Park 

Stretching 185 miles alongside the Potomac River between Washington, DC and Cumberland, Maryland, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park preserves remnants of America's transportation history. Hundreds of original structures, including locks, lockhouses and aqueducts, serve as reminders of the canal's role as a primary transportation system during the 1800s. The canal's towpath provides a nearly level, continuous trail through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley.

Washington, DC

National Mall & Memorial Parks 

Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies, honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality. The National Mall and Memorial Parks includes the following icons: Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Rock Creek Park 

Rock Creek Park is a gem in the nation’s capital, offering 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 emanate the delicate aura of the forest. Rock Creek Park rangers lead a variety of interpretative programs touching on natural history, recreation and astronomy.

Maryland

Fort McHenry National Monument

The star shaped Fort McHenry was successfully defended by 1,000 Americans against the British during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814, inspiring Francis Scott Key to pen the poem that became the national anthem of the United States, "The Star Spangled Banner." The Star-Spangled Sailabration event, held in Baltimore, celebrates American history and maritime culture with an international parade of tallships, living history demonstrations, air shows, concerts, fireworks and more.