A walk along the Potomac

May 2, 2026 -- Ty and I walked along the Potomac River today. The Potomac River is one of the most scenic rivers in the eastern US. It offers diverse scenery:  rocky gorges and waterfalls, forested banks, rolling hills, and iconic vistas. 

The towpath is stone and gravel.

Below the dam: the Big Slackwater

The C&O Canal runs along the river. There is a 184.5 mile towpath that stretches from Georgetown (in DC) to Cumberland, the beginning and end of the canal. Ty and I often walk sections of the towpath. The weather was ideal today. Spring is splendid time to walk the canal.

White blooms

Along the shore of the Potomac

Furry friend along the path

Pink posies

C& O Canal Dam #4

Hydro-electric power plant

Spring daisies

Calm waters of the Potomac

The Big Slackwater

Leaves

Ty at the top of the dam

Foot prints in the sand

Full bloom

Coming down

Mushroom

Round