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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPhoto of interpretive rangers at Great Falls.
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Preserving and protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the park is a vital part of the C&O Canals mission.  As park visitors, you play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the park and it's history.  Thank you all very much for your contined efforts of preservation, protection, and enjoyment of park resources.
Photo C&O Canal mules in 2004.  

Did You Know?
A mule is a hybrid animal, a mix of a female horse (a mare) and a male donkey (a jack). Remember, "M" for mom, "M" for mare and "D" for dad, "D" for donkey. Switching the parents will produce a hinny. The mule is the superior work animal, preferred by canal boat captains on the C&O Canal.

Last Updated: July 19, 2006 at 13:42 EST