11-26-10: Hiking the C&O Canal

In 1954, The Washington Post wrote an editorial in favor of turning the C&O Canal into a parkway. Justice William Douglas–an ardent naturalist–challenged them to hike it with them. They did, changed their minds, and the canal was saved.

3-16-10: How the C&O Canal Was Saved

In 1954, The Washington Post wrote an editorial in favor of turning the C&O Canal into a parkway. Justice William Douglas–an ardent naturalist–challenged them to hike it with them. They did, they changed their tune, and the canal was saved.