Explore this regional park in Great Falls, Virginia, with forest trails, river views, and remnants of the Patowmack Canal ...

A fishing pier extends into the Potomac, perfect for casting lines between sandwich bites. Bald eagles nest here seasonally, ...

Although there are no nature-based national parks in Pennsylvania, there are 21 national park service sites to discover.

Just an hour northwest of Washington, D.C., Leesburg offers a refreshing escape into Virginia's wine country without requiring a full vacation day to reach. This charming town combines preserved ...

Tucked away in Franklin County near the Maryland border sits Waynesboro, Pennsylvania – a place where time seems to slow down, streets beg to be explored at a leisurely pace, and every corner reveals ...

Nestled in the rolling countryside near Thurmont, the Utica Covered Bridge stands as a vibrant crimson masterpiece spanning Fishing Creek—a scene so perfectly picturesque you’d swear it was designed ...

Endless plates, bottomless servings, and zero judgment about going back for thirds. All-you-can-eat buffets represent the ...

It’s not fishable or swimmable yet, but according to the Potomac Conservancy, the Potomac River earned a grade of “B” for the ...

The river got a "B" in the Potomac Conservancy's new report. Things aren't getting worse, but improvements have stalled.

The Schuylkill River Trail between Race Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard is closed until further notice due to a sinkhole, the Schuylkill Banks announced. According to officials, a large sinkhole ...

Where to go in 2026, according to Travel + Leisure editors—for the food, culture, nature, adventure, and more.

The bodies of all 67 victims of the Jan. 29 plane crash along the Potomac River have now been recovered. Among those were Alexandria residents 12-year-old Olivia Eve Ter and her mother Olesya Taylor.