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A rattlesnake that calls the Appalachian Mountains home

September 15, 2026

The timber rattlesnake is one of the only venomous snakes found in the Bay watershed

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The head of a yellow-phase timber rattlesnake rests on part of its body.

Take the train to these notable parks outside of Washington, D.C.

September 15, 2026

No car? No problem

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People paddle down the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry.

With a lifetime on the water, loons are skilled hunters and nervous walkers

September 14, 2026

The common loon visits the Chesapeake Bay each fall

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A loon in its breeding plumage floats through a bed of water lilies.

Three late-season blooms bring color to the Chesapeake

September 13, 2026

Keep an eye out for these vibrant native flowers

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Purple petal bloom on a patch of New England asters.

Milkweed's fluffy seed pods are a sign of a changing season

September 12, 2026

This native plant is a host plant for monarch butterflies

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Milkweed seed pod opens up in the woods.

Oh say can you see the sights from Fort McHenry

September 11, 2026

Visit the site where the Star Spangled Banner was written

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Fort McHenry as it overlooks the Patapsco River

An 18.5-mile trail along the Potomac River is honored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy

September 10, 2026

The Mount Vernon Trail connects the nation’s capital to George Washington’s estate

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A cyclist rides along the paved Mount Vernon Trail, the Potomac River on his right as he pedals toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Waterfalls of the watershed

September 9, 2026

Find beautiful waterfalls in the rocky reaches of the Bay watershed

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Thin waterfall cascading down a steep cliff.

My Clean Water Story: Walter Boynton

September 9, 2026

Boynton’s early research at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory helped shape the Bay’s recovery plan

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A portrait of Walter Boynton standing outside of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomon’s Island, Maryland.

Pennsylvania's River of the Year has something for everyone

September 3, 2026

The Conestoga is celebrated for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities

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Two people stand on a fallen log alongside the Conestoga River, while a third jumps off the log and into the water to join his two friends.

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