About The Potomac River Guide
Like an historic highway, the Potomac River cuts a path from the Chesapeake
Bay to the Appalachian Mountains. This unique publication takes you from
the mouth of the Potomac at Point Lookout Maryland, to the river's source
in the mountains of West Virginia. Along the way, The Potomac River Guide
includes detailed descriptions of historic and recreational sites on the
river--and in the towns and cities nearby. Major sections include:
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The Lower River: St. Mary's, Charles, and Prince George's counties
in Maryland...the Northern Neck of Virginia. The culture of the watermen...and
today's great bass fishing sites. Zekiah Swamp, Stratford Hall, and Mount
Vernon as well as little-known parks.
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National Capital Area: Alexandria historic sites ... a Potomac view
of Monuments and Memorials ...Anacostia parks and recreation areas.
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Georgetown and the Canal: Sites along the C&O Canal for history
and recreation. Little Falls and Great Falls in Maryland and Virginia. Regional
and state parks along the river.
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Harpers Ferry: The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.... Antietam
Battlefield in Maryland. The best sites for Potomac canoeing and fishing.
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Upper Potomac: Fort Frederick State Park ... Hancock, Md Berkeley
Springs recreation areas... South Branch Potomac ... Cumberland, Md.
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North Branch: Keyser, W.Va.; Blooming-ton Dam Area, with details on recreation
and history of the North Branch Valley. Fairfax Stone, the headwaters of
the Potomac.
Features the latest information on local, regional, state and federal parks;
historic sites and districts; public and private recreational areas; and
selected restaurants and accommodations. More than 250 pages, with 11 detailed
maps of the river, directions to sites, verified telephone numbers, and a
complete index.