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Potomac RiverArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.htmlJustLuxe.comLuxury Hotels: Located right on the banks of the Potomac River, the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center offers guests everything they need to enjoy 'Shifty' Winds Test Sailors' Tacks in Overnight Race in Chesapeake Bay - 06 Aug 2009 Washington PostBoats headed south through the Chesapeake Bay, then entered the Potomac River. Depending on when they reached Point Lookout, vessels found the winds Great Falls Plan Changes Approved - 06 Aug 2009 Great Falls ConnectionIn addition, the "Environment" section of the plan's overview for the Upper Potomac Planning District, which runs from the Potomac River to Route 50, WinScribe To Present At International Legal Technology ... - 06 Aug 2009 The Metropolitan Coporate CounselThe Center is across the Potomac River from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The conference has been scheduled from Monday, C&O park officials share plans for potential projects - 06 Aug 2009 The Herald-MailToday, the towpath along the Potomac River is filled with visitors like bicyclists who enjoy riding along the path. Park officials on Wednesday focused on How will Port survive without its White Hen? - 06 Aug 2009 The Daily News of NewburyportAs history states, George was able to cross the Potomac River and save our adolescent nation from, I believe, Mexico way back when. It seems clear, though, KG trail out of a rut, and ready for big race - 06 Aug 2009 The Free Lance-StarUtility workers have been rebuilding a section of electrical line from Fredericksburg to the Potomac River, said Dominion spokesman Dan Genest. Planner urges new turbine zoning - 06 Aug 2009 Cumberland Times-News...including the portions of Haystack and Wills Mountains on either side of the Narrows, most of the floodplain along the North Branch of the Potomac River Dressing for Virginia: A Fashionista's Dream - 06 Aug 2009 Examiner.comHere comes the tourism pitch: from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and the Potomac River to North Carolina, Virginia boasts a range of Byrd Announces Funding for Agricultural Research and Development - Aug 5, 2009 WOWKRelief from devastating flooding, clean and safe water, productive and responsible farming, and protecting our Potomac River watershed are issues that touch Holly Morris: Last Minute Staycations - Aug 5, 2009 MyFox Washington DCPohick Bay is a water oriented park located on the Potomac River 25 miles south of the nation's capital. Our boat launch facility is one of only 3 public Researchers use forced evolution to get more power from bacterial ... - Aug 5, 2009 ElectronicsWeekly.comLovely was part of a team that discovered geobacter, which respires iron and other metals instead of oxygen, in sediment under the Potomac River in 1987. New park eyed along Potomac River in Jefferson County - Jul 31, 2009 Martinsburg Journal..."Currently there is no public access to the Potomac River," Dunleavy said. That could change if the park moves forward. He said the property features nearly Potomac River study moves forward - Jul 30, 2009 Cumberland Times-NewsCUMBERLAND — Subcommittees to study the Potomac River's economic potential within the city of Cumberland and throughout the region have been formed by the Mayor On Utility Rates: Rich v. Middle Class - Aug 4, 2009 Leesburg Today...when Loudoun Water starts laying pipes up River Creek Parkway in several years when they build their Potomac River intake facility next to River Creek. Kayak instruction: Potomac Paddlesports: Beginner whitewater - Aug 3, 2009 Examiner.com...by the American Canoe Association, and a significant portion their lesson fee goes to efforts aimed at restoring and protecting the Potomac River. Silver Spring swimmer goes missing in the Potomac River - Jul 15, 2009 Business GazetteSwimming is forbidden in the Potomac River Gorge, and the strong current can cause problems even for experienced swimmers, Graham said. Keep Loudoun Beautiful To Host Canoe Cleanup Project, Volunteers ... - Aug 4, 2009 Leesburg TodayThe outing is focused on the Potomac River and the litter that has collected in its waters. In past years, volunteers have filled garbage bags with tires, Cruise the Potomac: Online Tickets End This Friday (August 7th) - Aug 3, 2009 All About Jazz...deck will provide a lounge area for guests to absorb 360-degree views of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia as the boat sails up the Potomac River. Overuse prompts Beach to close park - Aug 3, 2009 The Free Lance-StarAccording to Kennedy and others, the tiny, leafy park beside a public beach on the Potomac River attracted hundreds of weekend users from out of town. Savage River dam repairs may be complete by March - Jul 21, 2009 Cumberland Times-NewsThe hearing was part of the legal process instigated by a request in May from the Upper Potomac River Commission to repair faulty release gates at the Pesticides harming Chesapeake Bay, experts warn - Jul 31, 2009 Baltimore Sun...contributing to the Chesapeake Bay's decline, and may well be linked to declines in frogs across the region and intersex fish seen in the Potomac River. Body recovered from Potomac River - Jul 20, 2009 Business GazetteMontgomery County Fire and Rescue officials recovered the body of an adult male in the Potomac River on Saturday, Half-price kayaking and canoeing on the Potomac River - Jul 20, 2009 Examiner.comToday only, Groupon.com is offering packages of five 2-hour kayaking or canoeing excursions, courtesy of Jack's Boathouse, for just $50 (a 50% discount!). Wines Wins Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division Tournament on ... - Jul 13, 2009 BassResource.com (press release)...(July 13, 2009) - Barton Wines of Warrenton, Va., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division tournament on the Potomac River Saturday with a 3 Doors Down Concert Moves to National Plaza - Aug 5, 2009 Bay NetMaryland, will be moved to the prestigious National Plaza on the waterfront located on the Potomac River in National Harbor, Maryland. Area boat ramps could use improvement - Jul 30, 2009 Morgan MessengerThe first stop was the boat ramp at Cherry Run on the Potomac River, off of County Rt. 10. The location was well marked and had an asphalt paved parking VA kayak rentals: Pohick Bay Regional Park - Aug 1, 2009 Examiner.comPohick Bay Regional Park, located on the Mason Neck Peninsula 25 miles south of Washington, is one of only three public access points to the Potomac River Warbird Outdoors Shootout results for August 1st, 2009 - Aug 4, 2009 Examiner.comIt still takes 20 pounds of bass to win a tournament on the Potomac river! On Saturday, August 1st, Pete O'Donnell and Ricky Windsor had their best five Access to canal and towpath not easy - Jul 20, 2009 The Herald-MailTo reach the area around canal's Lock 33, tourists cross a railroad bridge that spans the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry. On the Maryland side, DC kayak rentals: Fletcher's Cove - Jul 29, 2009 Examiner.comLocated on the Potomac River in the C&O Canal National Historical Park, near Chain Bridge, Fletcher's was established in the 1850s. Canoes (15-foot Grummna Zaraffa first to finish Governor's Cup - Aug 2, 2009 Annapolis CapitalWhile sailing up the Potomac River, Zaraffa managed to stay in breeze, but the trailing boats fell into a hole. "A wall came down behind us and shut off For now, camp focus is on shorts, scales and signatures - Aug 1, 2009 The Free Lance-StarFred Smoot sported a smile wider than the Potomac River and made bold predictions. The Washington Redskins initiated their second camp under Jim Zorn on Restaurant taxi maps a busy course on summer Sunday - Aug 1, 2009 The Free Lance-StarSteffen is the guy who picks up boaters after they anchor or raft up in front of Tim's II, a restaurant built on a pier that extends into the Potomac River. River park would be valuable asset for city - Jul 15, 2009 Cumberland Times-NewsOverall, this discussion is good because the Potomac River offers the regional community a valuable natural and historical resource. Canal seen as potential river of revenue - Jul 18, 2009 The Herald-MailThe building has bedrooms, common rooms, a kitchen and a balcony overlooking the canal and the Potomac River, Hamilton said. Hamilton said Hancock is "Conversations"...Michael Cottman speaks with Marine Biologist Dr ... - Jul 30, 2009 WAMUThe picturesque venue, alongside the Potomac River, provides visual competition for the watery adventure movie Flipper and the wet comedy Surf's Up, River runners ride waves to help heroes - Jul 24, 2009 Inside NoVAOn the first day of traveling the riders made their way through the Chesapeake Bay where they stopped at the Potomac River in Quantico and stayed at the Matt Wieters: Big Game for Wieters - Jul 28, 2009 RotowireWieters had taken some flack for his slow start after rumors he walked across the Potomac River when he was called up to Baltimore. Franciscan friars walk across Virginia - Jul 29, 2009 United Press InternationalThe group crossed the Potomac River on Tuesday after trudging 300 miles in six weeks, sleeping on picnic tables, in a church basement and an abandoned Possible Tornado Reported in Western Maryland - Jul 29, 2009 NBC WashingtonAllegany County Emergency Services said Wednesday that the damage included blocked roads near the Potomac River community of Oldtown. Kremer: This old chestnut deserves to become law - Jul 31, 2009 Long Island Business NewsIt has the beautiful Potomac River. And it is home to more old chestnuts than any other city in the world. If you think an old chestnut is some type of DC Kayak Rentals: Jack's Boathouse - Jul 27, 2009 Examiner.comLocated on the edge of the Potomac River at 3500 K Street, NW, Jack's offers visitors unique views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, Washington Monument Mueller: Snakeheads on the menu - Jul 25, 2009 Washington TimesIn only a few years, the northern snakehead, a Chinese fish illegally deposited in the Potomac River, Evening and daytime lane closures on Harry W. Nice Bridge this week - Jul 20, 2009 The Free Lance-StarAt night, contractors are moving equipment needed to paint the bridge, which spans the Potomac River on US 301. Trucks wider than 11 ft. will not be allowed Lost Washington: The Southland - Jul 14, 2009 Greater Greater WashingtonThe steamer operated for the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, transporting passengers and freight between MUELLER: Outing was far from fruitless - Aug 1, 2009 Washington Times...skirting the lengthy sandbar that pokes out from Point Lookout, and headed into the broad mouth of the Potomac River - destination Cornfield Harbor. Amazed by Mather Gorge - Jul 23, 2009 Virginia Connection NewspapersThe Potomac River serves as one constant in the life of our Great Falls community that we can be assured will always exist. The farms that once dominated Working to remedy state's troubled waters - Jul 12, 2009 Baltimore SunAnglers fishing the Potomac River in late June reported seeing hundreds of dead fish along a six-mile stretch of water. The report came after a weekend when Beyond Country Roads: The Wild and Wonderful in West Virginia - Jul 19, 2009 Voice of AmericaRivers on the east side of the Potomac Highlands flow into the Potomac River and continue on toward the Atlantic Ocean. Monongahela National Forest is in [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
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