Update: The towpath in Williamsport has now reopened.

Alert: Towpath Closure
The C&O Canal towpath is closed from Cushwa Basin (mile 99.8) to Dam #5 (mile 106.6).

Can you help find those responsible for recent illegal actions in C&O Canal NHP? – more at facebook.com/chesapeakeando… 📲 888-653-0009 or go.nps.gov/SubmitATip #USParkRanger #RecreateResponsibly #SeeSomethingSaySomething #NPS SpecialAgentNPS

Tips for attending the Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall:

🐶 Leave pets at home (Fireworks are loud!)
🚇 Take Metro
💧 Stay Hydrated

Plan your July 4th experience at nps.gov/foju
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In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was a popular gathering place for New York City's LGBTQI+ community. In the early hours of June 28, police raided the bar and began arresting people. Raids like this were not new, but this time patrons pushed back and stood up for themselves.

The best way to stay safe from #wildfire smoke is to stay indoors. If you must go outside, wear an N95 respirator and follow instructions to wear it correctly.

If you have heart or lung disease, ask your doctor if it’s safe to wear a respirator. More: bit.ly/3KF5PAz

Air quality alerts in #WashingtonDC are escalating from 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous.' We're scaling back our employees' outdoor activity & encourage everyone to limit their exposure to the smoke. Get current air quality data at airnow.gov

Happy Pride Month! Every person deserves the freedom to live with dignity, safety and opportunity, no matter whom they love or how they identify. Interior continues our work to share the stories of the LGBTQI+ movement and celebrate their contributions to advancing equality.

Sometimes the revolution is just us and our friends, deciding now is the moment we “do something!” 🌈✊ #HappyPride

We need YOU! 📣 Join us for Canal Community Days in #WilliamsportMD & help keep the C&O Canal NHP clean & beautiful. Together, we can Make This Park Shine! ✨Sign up now: ow.ly/zn8150O5h5f #candocanal #makeachange #stewardship

📷: Francis Grant-Suttie

#SiteoftheDay : Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP)

C&O Canal Trust Visit Montgomery, MD Visit Frederick Mountain Maryland Visit Hagerstown #FindYourPark #FindYourChesapeake #EncuentraTuParque ow.ly/ZVIKY

The High Wind Watch has been expanded farther east to include the Baltimore and Washington metro areas and north central MD for increased potential for damaging winds Saturday through Saturday evening. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

March is Women's History Month! Learn more about the role of women on the C&O Canal here: canaltrust.org/2020/04/women-….

#women shistorymonth #candocanal #women

Section A of the Billy Goat Trail is open.

Dangerous conditions may exist like slippery trails and fallen or uprooted trees. Hike only in areas marked by blue blazes to avoid additional safety hazards.

For more information, please visit ow.ly/4XMq50NceIS

Section A of the Billy Goat Trail, located in Potomac, MD, is closed due to flooding caused by rising levels of the Potomac River.

For more information visit: nps.gov/choh/planyourv…

You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 - 25 this year. Start planning your visit now: nps.gov/cherry

#Cherryblossom #BloomWatch #WashingtonDC
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The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center will be closed on Wednesday, February 15th for staff training.

Check the park's current conditions for updates about trails and facilities: ow.ly/abI050MI8mn

Image:
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center and canal lock. NPS photo.

Have you visited these important African American Heritage sites along the C&O Canal NHP? They help tell the African American experience in the region during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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#candocanal #africanamericanhistory

Today is National #PlanForVacation Day. Need ideas for how to spend your vacation days in the C&O Canal NHP? Our website has information on outdoor recreation, Canal Towns to explore, lodging, and countless trip ideas! Check it out! 

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Today is #NationalBirdDay ! Did you know the C&O Canal NHP is home to more than 120 species of birds? What birds do you most enjoy seeing in the Park? zcu.io/Tjz5

#candocanal #birds #birdwatching