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Great Falls Park

Opens Saturday at 7:00 AM

Potomac

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🍈Look for soft, bruised fruit on the ground
🦊Keep eyes peeled for foxes and deer
🧗Watch rock climbers on the boulders

Forage for wild pawpaws along wooded trails at Great Falls Park, where the sweet, custard-like fruit drops from the trees each autumn. It's a peaceful, tasty excuse to wander the river gorge and spot deer, foxes, and climbing spiders along the way.

nature foraging
Potomac river views
family-friendly trails
wildlife spotting

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Great Falls Park

Potomac, MD 20854, USA

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  • nature foraging
  • Potomac river views
  • family-friendly trails
  • wildlife spotting
  • Potomac

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