Tag: Piscataway Creek

Accokeek Creek Marsh Boardwalk & Mockley Point Trail (Piscataway Park, MD)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Easy Hikes, MarylandLeave a comment

Piscataway Park in southwest Maryland features a mix of riparian forests, grasslands, and marshes within an hour’s drive of Washington, DC. While most visitors will flock to the National Colonial Farm (which itself boasts several hiking trails), the Accokeek Creek area offers a more natural experience, with ample opportunities to spot birds—eagles, herons, and ospreys …

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Fort Washington Loop (Fort Washington Park, MD)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Civil War, Fort Washington Park, Maryland3 Comments

- Civil War Series - Spanning more than 200 years of history, Maryland’s Fort Washington is situated on a picturesque hill overlooking the wide and placid Potomac River, within sight of Washington, DC. The 19th century fort today lies within Fort Washington Park, protected and administered by the National Park Service. Around the brick structure, …

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