The C&O Canal near Shepherdstown

On Saturday, we visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Park on the stretch near Shepherdstown. The park is based alongside 184 miles of an old canal, which is partly dry now and only functional for some of the stretch. The canal runs alongside the Potomac at Shepherdstown, and there is a wonderful view of the river and the multiple old bridges which have fallen into disuse from there.

The towpath is great for walking- and also looks great for cycling along. We walked along a stretch of the canal, and saw an old civil war battle site at one of the Potomac's fords.

The towpath is marked every mile, which was very motivating. Here is Sarah after our 71st mile.....

We also explored Shepherdstown, a lovely University town with lots of cafes and restaurants.

One added bonus - I added another state I have visited to my list: West Virginia! Soon, I will make a list properly....