I went for a hike with my family at Great Falls. The path ran between both a canal and the Potomac River. The area was full of hard wood trees such as oaks and maple trees, similar to my spot in Centennial Woods. There were also a few invasive species that were similar to my area in Centennial Woods such as poison ivy. Unlike Centennial Woods, the Potomac River was a drastically bigger than the river near my spot. I saw people who brought their kayaks and were able to kayak down the river. This river also separates the boarder of Maryland and Virginia. Great Falls was also a lot more open with a much bigger path where bikers were able to ride. The Canal is also a large part of the area, especially when it comes to the history of Great Falls. Right now the canal is full of algae. Right away, walking from the parking lot, you can see the algae bloom. While walking back I saw a bald eagle. There were also several other birds, but I did not get a chance to see any woodland animals. Although the river is not as big at Centennial Woods, it has a lot more trees and is a much more forested area than Great Falls.
