The River’s Problems In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson called the Potomac “a national disgrace, … a river of decaying sewage and rotten algae.” ...

Robert Borski Park, named for a former U.S. congressman who grew up in the neighborhood, is on 10-acres that had been an ...

D.C leaders have announced a new plan to increase public access, specifically for non-motorized boating activities along the Potomac River. Officials say Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The city, National Park Service (NPS) and Georgetown University came to an agreement on Tuesday to increase public access along the Georgetown Waterfront.

A break in foliage along Riverbend Park's Potomac Heritage Trail allows outdoor enthusiasts to view an eagle's nest on Minnehaha Island in the Potomac River. With binoculars, eaglets are ...

Best for: Cyclists, walkers and those who like a good skyline silhouette. Head to the Virginia side of the river near the ...

Breezy Point Beach has swimming on a half-mile of sandy beach, fossil hunting and fishing throughout the summer. Umbrellas, ...

Belle Isle State Park offers cabins and camping, plus canoe and kayak rentals. Colonial Beach has Virginia’s second-longest sandy beach and sits along the Potomac River.

The water's edge at the mouth of the Back River is now fitted with a sustainable ADA accessible boardwalk with park benches and a landing area surrounded by native plantings. This installation is ...