The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is 184.5 miles long. It stretches from Georgetown in Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. With over 1,300 historic structures and continuous stretches of waterfront vistas, the canal requires constant attention and care from both park maintenance and management staff.

The park also offers a variety of ranger programs. These may include living history, canal boat rides, special events, and interpretive talks about nature and geography unique to the area.

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