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...
WQED's Documentary, The Great Ride. the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage
WQED, Pittsburgh, explores one of America's most cherished biking destinations. This destination features two connecting trails: the C&O...
Bike Trippin’ on the C&O Canal National Historical Park
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.
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C&O Canal National Historical Park Trail Towns: Shepherdstown, WV
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.
