West Virginia's Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad cuts through the "Trough," a hard-to-access canyon known for its bald eagles.

Go on a walking tour to learn more about segregated swimming in the Tidal Basin and how to make the Potomac more accessible.

Potomac’s Offutt family has a colorful history sprinkled with stories of murders, family feuds and lawsuits. Potomac Village Crossroads, where River Road and Falls Road meet, was named Offutts ...

“The Potomac, USA” Episode 105 | 45m 33s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The Potomac River winds through America’s capital, passing a number of historic sites on its way. Aired 11/01/2024 ...

The preliminary findings reveal a concerning history of near-miss incidents around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. On Mar. 11, 2025, the ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. ... “Last year at this time, the water in the Potomac River was about 10 degrees warmer.” ...

Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I -- the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.

D.C.’s unique status may come down to a secret meeting between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison.

An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.

From the Potomac River side, marvel at the ghost fleet of Mallows Bay and spot bald eagles and osprey in their natural habitat. The adventure doesn't stop at Widewater.

The preliminary findings reveal a concerning history of near-miss incidents around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I -- the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.