Piscataway Creek is on the east side of the Potomac, and just across from Fort Washington. It is actually a part of Piscataway Park. Piscataway Park was created to protect the viewshed of Mount Vernon. The Creek is close to a number of important historical, archeological, and ennvironmental sites. Close by is one of the oldest churches in the United States, the National Colonial Farm, Fort Washington, and Native American burial grounds.

Trips start at Farmington Landing, which is a public put in several miles off Indian Head Highway. Leaving from Farmington Landing, you can paddle through three different ecosystems- an open bay, a marsh, and a swamp. Each of these ecosystems has distinct natural characteristics. The

Piscataway is famous for its beavers. These are called the "Buddha Beavers" because they sometimes have the habit of resting peacefully on the banks of the creek and under trees. There are also substantial populations of Bald Eagles and various hawks. During the fall, winter, and spring, the Creek is filled with migrating waterfowl. well.

It is hard to imagine that you are so close to Washington.