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

Live camera feeds on the Great Allegheny Passage!

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.

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...

Legendary band Asleep at the Wheel first came together in the unlikely locale of Paw Paw, West Virginia!

Whether "glamping it" by staying at a B&B, hotel, historic blockhouse, or "roughing it" by bikepacking to the primitive hiker-biker sites along the towpath, a multi-day bike trip in the C&O Canal National Historical Park can be a magical experience for riders of all ages and skill levels.  

One town I highly recommend, whether for a stop for dining or an overnight stay, is Shepherdstown, WV. Located in the lower Shenandoah Valley, it sits adjacent to and across the Potomac River, making it easily accessible from the C&O Canal's towpath.