The last time I visited Great Falls was March 13, and patchy snow covered the ground. The water level was normal that day, perhaps a little low. As shown in the pair of photos below, the contrast ...

*All distances are measured from the Washington Monument. Eight Waterfalls, One Hike. Where: Whiteoak Canyon/Cedar Run in Shenandoah National Park. Distance from DC:* 96 miles. Length of hike: 8 miles ...

By Kathleen Murphy, President/Great Falls Historical Society Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Greg Haymans presents the history of George Washington's connection to the Difficult Run tract of land on which ...

Great Falls Hiking, Difficult Run Trail. Distance: 2.5-mile loop or 5-mile circuit This hike is aptly named. Some sections can be steep and rocky, and rains can render them impassable. But all comers ...