The Potomac River (/ pəˈtoʊmək / ⓘ) is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States that flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay in …

The river is navigable to Washington, D.C., above which it descends from the Piedmont in a series of rapids and falls, including Great Falls, a cataract about 35 feet (11 metres) high.

1 day ago · A helicopter assists with search and rescue operations over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on Wednesday in Arlington, Virginia.

Take a trip down the Potomac River on City Cruises' Spirit of Washington or Odyssey boats, and enjoy fine dining and spectacular views of monuments and The Wharf.

Sep 2, 2020 · It flows almost 400 miles, from the mountains of West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay, and offers beauty, recreation, and, these days, comfort. The Anacostia River: Forgotten …

1 day ago · Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the …

Family-friendly outdoor water activities like boat tours, kayaks, paddleboarding and fountains make a splash in Washington, DC. The District’s two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia, …

Originating in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia and drawing from the hills of Virginia and Maryland, which are collectively recognized as the Potomac River Highlands, the river offers a …

May 16, 2024 · Stretching from Potomac Highlands, WV to the Chesapeake Bay, MD, this mass of water's vital for the nation's capital region in many aspects.

Long Bridge is the common name used for three successive bridges connecting Washington, D.C., to Arlington, Virginia, over the Potomac River. The first was built in 1808 for foot, horse …