Visit Great Falls Park, VA

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital. Explore one of the nation's first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac, or enjoy a hike along Mather Gorge's dramatic clifftops. Park hours are 7 a.m. until dark, every day. The three falls overlooks are located within a five to ten minute walk from the visitor center and parking lots. Trail maps are available at the visitor center and entrance station.The Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. Stop by for trail maps, brochures, and information. A Great Falls Park Vehicle Permit costs $10 which admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. If you're entering the park by foot, bicycle, or horse, the fee is $5.

Things to do this spring in DC: Ride the DC Ducks

Springtime not only brings better weather, it means the DC Ducks are back in action! The DC Ducks are fully restored World War II vessels that were used to carry supplies back and forth to ships that did not have port facilities. These amphibious vehicles are built to go from land to water and back again. Today, you can ride on an authentic Duck and see the sights of DC by land and by sea. The tour is about an hour and a half and takes you past the country’s most famous monuments and museums before splashing down in the Potomac River for more fun and adventure. The DC Ducks Tour is the perfect spring outing for kids and adults and a fun and unique way to learn about the history of our nation.