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Alexandria Aqueduct

It was 1830, and Alexandria, Virginia, was jealous. The new Chesapeake & Ohio Canal was two years into its construction. When completed, it...

Trail: Capital Crescent Trail
State: DC
Architecture Commerce, Economy & Work Railroads Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine
Braddock's Rock

Named because British General Edward Braddock’s expedition up to Pittsburgh, where he was roundly defeated at Fort Duquesne, purportedly launched...

Trail: Great American Rail-Trail
State: DC
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine
Castle Gatehouse, Washington Aqueduct

The castle was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), who in the early 1850s was charged with providing a clean water supply to the...

Trail: Capital Crescent Trail
State: DC
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The Best Horseback Riding Rail-Trails in America

Many rail-trails that wind through rural parts of the country can be explored on horseback. Here are some of our favorite equestrian trails for...

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5 Fun Geocaching Trails

Perhaps nothing is more reminiscent of childhood treasure hunts than geocaching on a multi-use trail or rail-trail. This recreational activity is...

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Helpful Tips for Dog Walking on Trails

Rail-trails are not just for people. Often located in tranquil, nature-filled settings, rail-trails can be a nice escape for your pet from the typical...

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