Volunteering to help the park: A work crew installs a bench near Great Falls in 2016.
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after collapse in 1973
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after restoration effort in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Sideling Hill Creek Aqueduct as viewed from the Western Maryland Rail Trail.
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Fifteen Mile Creek Aqueduct in 2018.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and eight others pause during their famous hike, which publicized the canal in 1954
Exploring history and nature: Ranger provides interpretation for hikers at Seneca Stone Cutting Mill in 2020.
Exploring history and nature: Hikers marvel at a large specimen during a tree identification walk in 2012
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteer attaches plaque to newly installed bench in 2018.
Exploring history and nature: Association members participate in the last day of the 2009 Thru Hike at Great Falls
Volunteering to help the park: Association member helps install an identification sign at Landers in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Dam 5 in 2019.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and others rally against replacing the canal with a highway.
Volunteering to help the park: Association members repaint picnic tables at Swains Lock
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteers assemble picnic table in 2018.
It just seems like yesterday we were preparing for the 2021 World Canals Conference.
Who has stayed in a Lockhouse?Nestled at mile 19.63 on the C&O Canal, Pennyfield Lockhouse at Lock 22 offers a serene escape from the bustling life of Washington, D.C. This tranquil spot has long been a haven for locals seeking a peaceful retreat, where activities like walking, biking, and fishing are part of the everyday charm. In the 1870s, President Grover Cleveland, drawn by memories of his youth on the Erie Canal, would often visit Pennyfield to indulge in his love of fishing, finding solace in the company of locktenders and boatmen. Today, visitors can explore the lock and its surroundings and spend the night in the restored Lockhouse 22, where the calming sounds of the Potomac River and the historic ambiance provide a unique connection to the past. Whether watching a blue heron glide across moonlit waters or sharing stories around a fire, Pennyfield offers a timeless serenity that has been cherished for generations.
Book a stay at Pennyfield Lockhouse through the C&O Canal Trust Canal Quaters Program. www.canaltrust.org/lockhouse-22/
Watch for more information about the C&O Canal National Historical Park in the upcoming issue of Plenty Magazine!
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One of the great businesses serving park visitors.
Is this a current photo? Are the water lilies in bloom right now?
I definitely want to stay in the bunkhouse next time through. Just so I can say I did. Lol
Great place!
The best!