Potomac Pathway: A Nature Guide to the C & O Canal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780764337987)

From Georgetown to Harpers Ferry, through Hancock, to Cumberland, get an intimate, mile-by-mile look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This great resource guide describes in detail the plants and animals, forests, geology, and environmental issues of this towpath trail. With three maps and 82 pictures, learn about nature along the entire 184 miles. Hear about life along the Canal, from the Indians to present-day residents. Take a tour of the Potomac Valley and engage in favorite activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Take a side trip to Rock Creek and Glover-Archbold parks, South Mountain, and Green Ridge State Forest, and get an insider's look at managing the park.

Author: Napier Shelton
ISBN-10: 076433798X
ISBN-13: 9780764337987
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2011
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.33w x 0.60d