"Discover the Western Maryland Rail Trail: 28 Miles of Scenic Biking & History Along the Potomac River Valley"
Imagine gliding through a lush, scenic corridor where history and nature intertwine—welcome to the Western Maryland Rail Trail. The Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) is a scenic 28-mile paved trail in Western Maryland that follows the historic path of the Western Maryland Railway along the Potomac River Valley. The WMRT stretches from near Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool to Little Orleans, running close and parallel to the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath. The tr
New interpretative signs on Great Allegheny Passage
Nine new informational and interpretive signs have been installed along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Check out the live webcam at the Brush Tunnel on the Great Allegheny Passage
Live camera feeds on the Great Allegheny Passage!
Impact of a Government Shutdown on the C&O Canal and other National Parks.
A government shutdown looming on October 1, 2025, threatens to seriously impact U.S. National parks, including the C&O Canal National Historic Park, jeopardizing natural resources, visitor safety, local economies, and staff livelihoods.
Why Cyclists on the C&O Canal Should Visit Paw Paw, WV area: A Rider's Perspective on a Small Trail Town
As a cyclist who has pedaled the length of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath numerous times, I can tell you that the Paw Paw area...
How Asleep at the Wheel Got Rolling in Paw Paw, West Virginia (with a Little Help from the Hog Farm and Alice Cooper!
Legendary band Asleep at the Wheel first came together in the unlikely locale of Paw Paw, West Virginia!
