These birds probably have a lot more sense than many of the humans who check out these rapids on the Potomac near Great Falls.  There are even signs warning that if you fall in, you're pretty much doomed, as the rescue guys know it's way dangerous to jump in after you.  Still, every once in a wh... 05/29/2011

The historic Great Falls Tavern was not always the visitor center for the section around Lock 20 of the C & O Canal.  It opened it's door in 1831, serving as a stopover where people traveling along the canal could find food and a room. In one room of the old Tavern, which now serves as the Great ... 05/28/2011