1947 Outdoor Program: National Capital Parks

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

THE INTERIOR, J. A. Krug, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Newton B. Drury, D/>^c/or

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FOREWORD

Events appearing in this schedule of outdoor activities
are offered as public services of the National Capital Parks
in Washington, D. C. These events include campfire programs;
hikes; bird, flower, tree, and general nature observation
walks; outings for children; camera strolls; horse-drawn
barge trips on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal; historic tours;
and auto caravans. Programs are under the direction of Park
Naturalists and Park Historians. All outings are offered
without charge except necessary transportation and admission
costs on some trips.

(1) CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS are held outdoors in Rock Creek Park
near 16th St. & Colorado Ave. N. W. each Saturday at 7:30
p.m. (8:30 p.m. if daylight saving time is in force). They
consist of a half hour of recorded ** Music at Twilight**
under the auspices of the District of Columbia Public Li-
brary, followed by illustrated talks and motion pictures on
National Parks and other popular subjects presented by well-
known speakers. The Campfire site may be reached by 16th
St. bus line to 16th St. & Colorado Ave. It is a two block
walk from 14th St Hamilton Sts. on the 14th St. car line.
Follow signs from 16th St. into the area. Ample parking
space is reached from 16th fit Kennedy Sts. In case of in-
clement weather or other unforeseen factor, programs will
be canceled. Call the Park Police RE 1820, Ext. 2555, in
case of doubt .

(2) HISTORICAL TOURS AND CONDUCTED TRIPS: Two-hour visits
to historical areas are conducted by Park Historians who
interpret the significant historical features visited. These
trips start at 2:30 p.m. and involve short, easy walks. For
further information telephone RE 1820, Ext. 2565.

(3) Two-hour AFTERNOON NATURE WALKS on Saturdays and Sun-
days, as schedu led, a re short strolls where primary interest
is the observation of natural features. Some are devoted
to flowers; others to trees, ferns, mushrooms, mosses, tree
diseases, rocks, snakes, frogs, insects, pond life, or gen-
eral nature subjects. The time for each walk is given in the
schedu le .

(4) BIRD WALKS are scheduled from 6:30 or 7 o'clock Satur-
day and Sunday mornings during springtime and early autumn.
Leadership for these outings is provided through cooperation
of the Audubon Society of the District of Columbia.

(5) CAMERA STROLLS are offered this season for the fifth
year. Led by Major Ralph W. French, an expert photographer,
these trips are intended to help amateur photographers by
taking them to scenic places in local and nearby parks where
the technique of taking good pictures is demonstrated.
Camera strolls will be offered on alternating Sundays.

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Cover photo: Amer ican Egret, courtesy Roger Tory Peterson.

(6) HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS ON THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO CANAL are conducted by the National Park
Service in cooperation with Government Services, Inc., which
manages the necessary business arrangements.

There will be two one-way trips each Saturday after-
noon from May 3 to October 25, inclusive, and on Sunday
afternoons in May, September and October; and four one-way
trips on Sundays JFrom June 1 to August 31, inclusive. The
baree trip may be made either upstream or downstream. Up-
stream passengers leave Lock No. 3 (on the Canal one block
south of 30th & M Sts. N.W.) in Georgetown, D. C, and ride
the barge to Lock No. 5 at Brookmont, Md . The barge teaves
Lock No. 3 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the dates noted above. At
Lock No. 5, upstream passengers disembark to return to Wash-
ington via the Glen Echo street car line. Downstream pas-
sengers embark at Lock No. 5. This point may be reached by
walking about a block and down the steps from Stop 24 on
the Glen Echo car line. The downstream trip ends at Lock
No. 3. The barge leaves Lock No. 5 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. on the dates noted above. Picnic lunches may be eaten
at the picnic area at Lock No. 5 or on the barge.

Tickets are on sale daily except Sunday from 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. through the courtesy of the CAPITAL TRANSIT
COMPANY at their Chartered Coach Department, 1416 F St.,
N.W., and may be purchased in advance for any desired trip.
A limited number of tickets will be reserved for sale at
the barge. Adult tickets 60 cents including tax; children
under 14, half fare when accompanied by an adult.

Arrangements for chartering the barge for special group
trips can be made by calling NA 7363, Government Services,
Inc .

A Park Service Historian or Naturalist accompanies each
trip to interpret the story of the canal and other features
s een enroute .

(7) OUTINGS FOR CHILDREN are conducted during the summer
vacation period. These are designed to appeal especially
to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and members of
other youth organizations. All children of comparable age
are welcome. The Park Naturalists will also conduct nature
programs in Day Camps operated by the D. C. Recreation De-
partment. Detailed information can be had by telephoning
the Park Naturalist RE 1820, Ext. 2557.

(8) AFTERNOON HIKES of from 4 to 7 miles in length are of-
fered on Saturdays and Sundays during November for those who
enjoy strenuous walks with occasional stops for discussion
of things seen along the trail. These hikes begin at 2 p.m.
and end at 5 p.m. Wear clothes suitable for hiking, and
comfortable walking shoes.

(9) STAR OUTINGS are held on four Sunday nights beginning
at 8 p.m. Leadership is provided through the cooperation of
the National Capital Astronomers. Portable, home-made tel-
escopes are loaned by club members for observation of the
moon and planets. If the sky is cloudy, the event will be
cance led .

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(**) Call CapitaJ Transit Company's Chartered Coach Depart-
ment, MI 6363, Ext. 400 or 401 during office hours for res-
ervations. Bring your own lunch when all day trips are
scheduled. Buses leave from 1416 F St., N. W. and tickets
may be purchased there before leaving. •

(♦) For details on regular car and bus schedules
for Sundays, telephone Capital Transit Compan3

Information, MI 6363, Ext. 572.

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ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NATIONAL PARK
SERVICE NATURALISTS OR HISTORIANS WHO WILL BE AT THE MEETING
PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. HOWEVER, CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE TO MEET UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS.

For additional copies of this schedule or for further

information call, during office hours.

The Park Naturalist, RE 1820, Ext. 2557, or
The Park Historian, RE 1820, Ext. 2565.

Sundays and holidays call,

The Park Police, RE 1820, Ext. 2555.

SHARE THIS SCHEDULE AND THESE OUTDOOR EVENTS
WITH YOUR FRIENDS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY - APRIL 5

7 to 8 : 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK along the Chesapeake h Ohio Canal Towpath
west of Cabin John Run, Md. Meet at Stop 39 on
Cabin John car line (MacArthur Blvd. & Cornell St.,
Glen Echo, Md . ) . (4) (*)

SUNDAY - APRIL 6

7 to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Oxon Run Parkway. Meet at South Capitol
St. & Livingston Rd. S. E. (4) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE EXPLORATIONS- Meet at Stop 24 (Brookmont) on
Glen Echo car line for trip up the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal Towpath. (3) (*)

SATURDAY - APRIL 12

7 to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK through Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Meet
at Gardens office which may be reached by walking down
Douglas St. N. E. from Kenilworth street car line.

(4) (*)

SUNDAY - APRIL 13

7 to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Pock Creek Park. Meet at 16th h Underwood
Sts. N. W. (4) (*)

2 to 4: 30 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL at Fort Washington, Md . Meet at En-
trance Gate. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St.
N. W. at 1 p.m. Round trip fare $1.15, including tax.

(5) (**) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

WILD FLOWERS AND FERNS. Meet at 16th & Whittier Sts.
N. W. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Symbols (4) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY

APRIL 19

to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Soldiers' Home Grounds,
and Park Rd . N. W. (4) (*)

Meet at Park PI

SUNDAY

APRIL 20

to 8 : 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK. Meet at Randle Circle, Minnesota & Massa-
chusetts Aves . S. E., for trip in Fort Dupont Park.
(4) (*)

to 5 p.m.

TREES. Meet at Montrose Park, R St. & Avon PI . N. W.
Nearest street car at Wisconsin Ave. & R St. N. W.
which is 3 blocks from meeting place. (3) (*)

SATURDAY

APRIL 26

7 to 9 : 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK on highland adjoining Leiter Estate. Meet
at entrance on Virginia State Highway No. 9 (two miles
northofVirginia endofChain Bridge). Spec ial charter
buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 6:30 a.m. Round trip
fare 85<t, including tax. (4) (**) (*)

SUNDAY - APRIL 27

7 to 8:30 a.m.

BIRD WALK along the Chesapeake St Ohio Canal Towpath,
Sycamore Island to Lock 10. Meet at Stop 30 on Glen
Echo car line (MacArthur Blvd. SsWalhonding Rd.) (4) (*)

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All -Day CAMERA STROLL at Fort McHenry National Monument
and Sherwood Gardens, Baltimore, Maryland. Meet at
Fort McHenry. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St.
N. W. at 8:30 a.m. Round trip fare $2.30, including
tax. (5) (**) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

ROCKS. Meet at Harvard Street Entrance to the National
Zoological Park. (3) (*>

Symbols (4) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - MAY 3

to 9: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK on Roosevelt Island. Weet ferry boat at
seawall, foot of Wisconsin Avenue, Georgetown, for
ride to Island. Round trip ferry fare 25<^ per person.

(4) (*)

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a nd 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWT^ BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake Si Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

SUNDAY - MAY 4

to 9; 30 a.m.

PIPD WALK at Leiter Estate

Meet at entrance on Vir-

ginia State Highway No. 9 (1.8 miles north of Virginia
end of Chain bridge). Special charter buses leave

1416 F St . N.
inc lud ing t ax.

W. at 6:30 a.m
(4) (*♦) (*)

Round trip fare 85^,

2 and 4: 30 p. m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake f^ Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

to 5 p.m.

WILD ANIMALS. Meet
Massachusetts Aves.
Park. (3) (*)

t R a n d le Circle, xMinnesota &
I. E., for trip in Fort Dupont

Symbols (4) (*) etc, see descriptive sections in Foreword.

SATURDAY - MAY 10

to 9 : 30 a . m .

BIRD WALK at Great Falls, Maryland. Meet at parking
area. Special charter buses leave 1416 F Street N.
W. , at 6 a.m. Round trip fare $1.15, including tax.
(4) (**) (*)

and 4: 30 p. m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

SUNDAY

MAY 11

to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Rock Creek Park
Alaska Ave. N. W. (4) (*)

Meet at 18th St. &

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

11: 30 a.m.

All -Day CAMERA STROLL to George Washington Birthplace
National Monument and Stratford Hall, Virginia. Meet
in parking area at the Monument. Travel via Waldorf
and La Plata, Md. over Morgantown Bridge to Oak Grove,
Virginia, and thence to the Monument. Nominal entrance
fees will be charged. Special charter buses leave
1416 F St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip fare $4.35, in-
cluding tax. (5) (**) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

WILD FLOWERS of Rock Creek Park
Geranium Sts. N. W. (3) (*)

Mee t at 16 th &

Symbols (4) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

SATURDAY

MAY 17

30 to 8 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Soldiers' Home Grounds.
86 Park Rd . N. W. (4) (*)

Meet at Park PI.

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE GAMES. This will be a demonstration and prac-
tice of effective nature games that will be helpful to
youth leaders especially at summer camps. Meet at
Palisades Field House, Stop 15 on Glen Echo car line
adjacent to Sherrier St. & Edmunds PI. N. W. (3) (*)

SUNDAY - MAY 18

6:30 to 8 a.m.

BIRD WALK on American University Campus. Meet at Ward
Circle, Massachusetts 86 Nebraska Aves. N. W. (4) (*)

2 and 4 : 30 p.m.

' Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake 86 Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2: 30 to 5 p.m.

JUNGLE J[AUNTS. Meet ferry boat at seawall, foot of
Wisconsin Ave., Georgetown, for ride to Roosevelt
Island. Round trip fare 25^ per person. (3) (*)

Symbols (4) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY

MAY 2 4

6:30 to 8 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Dumbarton Oaks Park,
entrance near 31st & R Sts. N. W,
at Wisconsin Ave. & R St. N. W.
from meeting place. (4) (*)

Meet at Lovers' Lane

Nearest street car

which is 2.5 blocks

and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake 8s Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to

5 p.m.

FOSSILS. Meet at Hawaii

trip in, Fort Totten Park.

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SUNDAY - MAY 25

6:30 to 8 a.m.

BIRD WALK through Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Meet at
Gardens office which may be reached by walking down Doug-
las St. N. E. from Kenilworth street car line. (4) (*)

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake 8& Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

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All -Day CAMERA STROLL at Great Falls, Maryland. Meet
at parking area. Special charter buses leave 1416 F
St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip fare $1.45, including
tax. (5) (**) (*)

2:30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Arlington National Cemetery a
Mansion. A walk to Lee Mansion, Temple of Fame,
Mast, Span i s h - Ame r i c an War Memorial, Confedera
morial, Old Amphitheater, Memorial Amphitheater
of the Unknown Soldier, and the tombs of many
tant persons buried in Arlington Cemetery. M
Arlington Memorial Parkway and Arlington Ridge
Reach via A. B. & W. bus from 12th St. & Pennsy
Ave. N. W. Call NA 9711 for bus schedule. (2)

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NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at Stop 39 on Cabin John car
line (MacArthur Blvd. & Cornell St., Glen Echo, Md.)
for trip along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath to
Sycamore Island. (3) (*)

to 10 p.m.

OBSERVATIONS ON THE MOON AND PLANETS. Meet
Hill Park, Bunker Hi 1 1 Rd . & 26th St. N. E
outing scheduled on July 27. (9) (*)

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Symbols (4) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

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SATURDAY - MAY 31

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and h i s to r i ca 1 HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along the
scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at end of Cabin John street car
line for trip up Cabin John Run. (3) (*)

SUNDAY - JUNE 1

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

SNAKES. Meet at I6th & Geranium Sts. N. W. adjoining
Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - JUNE 7

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

10 a.m.

REDISCOVER MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. Points of
natural and historic interest along this parkway will
be visited and interpreted. There will be stops at
Roaches Run Wildfowl Sanctuary and at selected his-
toric sites in Alexandria. Bring your lunch to eat at
Belle Haven picnic area. A short nature walk at Dyke
and a visit to Fort Hunt will conclude the trip. Meet
at traffic circle at west end of Arlington Memorial
Bridge. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W.
at 9:45 a.m. Round trip fare $1.75, including tax.
(10) (**) (*)

7 : 30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in Rock Creek Park near 16th St. & Colorado Ave. N. W.

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SUNDAY - JUNE 8

9 and 11: 30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

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N. E. (S) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOURof the Capitol Grounds, Grant Memorial,
and environs. The history and description of the mon-
uments and buildings around the Capitol Grounds will
be told on this trip. The group will visit the Grant
Memorial, the statues toPresident Garfield and General
Meade, the Peace Monument, the U. S. Capitol, and other
places of interest. Meet at the Grant Memorial, east
end of the Mall, near 1st St. & Pennsylvania Ave. N.
W. (2) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

TREE DISEASES. Meet at 44th St. & Reservoir Rd . N. W.
for trip in Foundry Branch Parkway. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - JUNE 14

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

INSECT VANDALS. Meet at Stop 24 (Brookmont) on
Glen Echo car line for trip up Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Towpath. (3) (*)

7:30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
in Rock Creek Park near 16th St. & Colorado Ave. N. W.

THE POTOMAC

This intriguing motion picture in color portrays aerial
views of the Potomac Fiver and the historic sites along
its course. All Wa sh in g t oni an s will be interested in
the story of this river as unfolded by Mrs. Maud
Proctor Callis. (1) (*)

SUNDAY - JUNE 15

8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Conducted HARDY WATER LILY TOURS. Meet at Ken il worth
Aquatic Gardens office which may be reached by walking
down Douglas St. N. E. from Kenilworth street car line.
(3) (*)

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

8 to 10 p.m.

STAR OUTING. Meet at Barnard Hill Park, Bunker Hill
Rd. h 26th St. N. E. Another outing scheduled on
August 17. (9) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - JUNE 21

2 and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS ALONG
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

CULTIVATED TREE WALK in the Capitol Grounds. Meet at
the Grant Memorial, east end of the Mall, near 1st St.
& Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. (3) (*)

7 : 30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in pock Creek Park near l6th St. & Colorado Ave. N. W.

THE AMERICAN ASCENT OF. MOUNT ST. EL I AS

SUNDAY - JUNE 22

9 and 11: 30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and h i s tor ica 1 HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along the
scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

1 1 : 30 a . m .

All -Day AUTO CARAVAN to George Washington Birthplace
National Monument. Meet in parking area at the Monu-
ment. Drive via Waldorf and La Plata, Md . , over Mo r -
gantown Bridge, to Oak Grove, Va. , and thence to the
Monument. Return will be via Ferry Farm, Kenmore, and
home of Mother of Washington in Fredericksburg, Va .
Nominal entrance fees will be charged. Special charter
buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip
fare $4.35, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

2 to 4 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL in Dumbarton Oaks Gardens. This area is
under the direction of Harvard University. Meet at
31st & R Sts. N. W. Nearest street car at Wisconsin
Ave. & R St. N. W. which is 2 blocks from meeting
place. (5) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lafayette Park. The historv of the
monuments, theBlair House, theDecatur House, the Dolly
Madison House, and many other interesting sites of the
period of the Civil War and earlier will be explained.
Meet at the Jackson Statue in the center of Lafayette
Park (across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House).
(2) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

YOUR GARDEN TREES. Some of the do's and don'ts of tree
planting and tree care in your garden will be discussed
by a National Capital Parks horticulturist. Meet at
Capital Transit's Chevy Chase Circle terminal on Con-
necticut Ave. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - JUNE 2 8

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake 8r. Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at Penning Rd. 8b 42nd St. N. E.
for trip in Fort Mahan Park. (3) (*)

7:30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in Rock Creek Park near 16th St. & Colorado Ave. N. V/.

FROM THE RIO GRANDE TO PANAMA

Across desert, mountain, and rushing stream; and through
tropical jungle, the In t e r - Ame r i c an Highway has been
pushed by the engineering genius of highway builders.
Mr. Edwin W. James, of the Public Roads Administration,
brings a first-hand account of the highway and the
scenery along the way.

SUNDAY - JUNE 29

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

10 a.m.

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Manassas National Battlefield
Park. Meet at Stone House on Lee Highway (U. S. 211)
about 6 miles west of Centerville, Va. Special charter
buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip
fare $2.20, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lincoln Memorial and environs. A
talk on the Gettysburg address, and the history and
cons t ruct ion of the Lincoln Memorial and Daniel Chester
French Statue. The group will visit the statues of
John Ericcson and William Jennings B^yan; and the
history of the buildings along Constitution Avenue
including the American Pharmaceutical Association, the
National Academy of Sciences, the Federal Reserve Board,
Public Health, andother points of interest will be told
on the walk. Meet on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
(2) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

A DOZEN FERNS. Meet at Lovers* Lane entrance to
Dumbarton Oaks Park near 31st & R Sts. N. W. Nearest
street car at Wisconsin Ave. & R St. N. W. which is
2.5 blocks from meeting place. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc, see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - JULY 5

2 and 4: 30 p.m. •

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along II
the scenic Chesapeake St Ohio Canal'. (6) (*) •

3 to 5 p.m.

COLORFUL INSECTS. Meet at Randle Circle entrance to
Fort Dupont Park, Minnesota and Massachusetts Aves. S.
E. (3) (*)

No Camp f i re Progr am because of Fourth of July Holiday.

SUNDAY - JULY 6

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake ^ Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2 to 4 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL in Meridian Hill Park and vicinity.
Meet at 16th St. ^ Florida Ave. N. W. (5) (*) i

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. ^
HISTORICAL TOUR of the Jefferson Memorial. A talk
on the history of the Declaration of Independence,

the conception and construction of the Thomas Jeffer- |,

son Memorial, and a tour of the Memorial Building. ,

Meet on walk in front of the Jefferson Memorial. (2) d

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3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES at Roaches Run Wildfowl Sanctuary.
Meet at Roaches Run parking area. Reach via A. B. &
W. bus marked ** Alexandria via National Airport" ,
from terminal at 12th St. 8r. Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.
Call A. B. & W. Bus Co., NA 9711, for bus schedule.
We may see our "Cover Bird*' . (3)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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Nature and
the scenic

SATURDAY - JULY 12

historical HORSE-DRAWN
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

3 to

7:30

in

5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at Lovers* Lane entrance to Dum-
barton Oaks Park near 31st & R Sts. N. W. Nearest
street car at Wisconsin Ave. & R St. N. W. which is
2.5 blocks from meeting place. (3) (*)

p.m.
Rock

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

Creek Park near 16th St. & Colorado Ave

NATIONAL PARKS ALONG THE ROCKIES

N. W.

H. Raymond Gregg, Park Naturalist, will portray through
color projection scenes in the National Parks of the
Rocky Mountain region. For more than 10 years Mr. Gregg
was Park Naturalist of Rocky Mountain National Park.
He brings to his audience enthusiastic accounts of
experiences in the country he knows so well. (1) (*)

SUNDAY - JULY 13

9 and 1 1 : 30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

BARGE trips
(6) (*)

a Ion g

11

m.

All -Day AUTO CARAVAN to Shenandoah National Park. Meet
at Thornton Gap (Junction U. S. 211 & Skyline Drive).
Entrance fee 25^ for private car. Special charter buses
leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 8 a.m. Round trip fare
$5.30, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

2:30

to 4:30

HISTORICAL TOUR of Fort
Description of the Civil
including restored Fort
one of the best preserved
The s tory o f Ear ly ' s Raid on

Stevens and Fort DeRussy.
War Defenses of Washington
Stevens and Fort DeRussy,
of these old fortifications.
Washington, which occurred

3 to

July 11, 12, 1864, when President Lincoln was exposed
to enemy fire. Meet at Fort Stevens - Rittenhouse
Street between Georgia Ave. & 13th St. N. W. , and hike
3/4 mile to Fort DeRussy. (2) (*)

5 p.m.

COMMON PLANTS AND THEIR USES- Meet at Stop 33 on the
Glen Echo car line (MacArthur Blvd. 8& Tulane St., just
south of the amusement park) for trip along the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Canal Towpath. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

18

SATURDAY - JULY 19

and 4 : 30 p.m.
Nature and
the sc en i c

historical
Ch e sa pe ak e

HORSE-DPAWN BARGE TRIPS along
& Ohio Canal . (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

OBSERVE CULTIVATED TREES in
Jackson Statue in center o
Pennsylvania Ave. from White

Lafayette Park. Meet at
f Lafayette Park (across
House). (3) (*)

7 : 30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
in Rock Creek Park near I6th St. 86 Colorado Ave. N
SOUTHWESTERN COLOR

W.

Earl A. Trager, former Chief Naturalist, National Park
Service, presents a series of outstanding pictures of
our great southwest. Through the magic of the color
camera he shows the intimate beauty of waxy desert
blooms, colorful land forms, and views of many of our
southwestern National Monuments and National Parks.
(1) (*)

SUNDAY - JULY 20

10

ind 11:30 a.m.

ind 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical
the scenic Chesapeake t

HORSE-DRAWN
Ohio Canal .

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

11

Meet at the Main Gate
Greyhound bus which
N. W. at 8: 30 a.m.
. m . J 1 V . An n a p o 1 i s
C. , at 5 p.m. Round
(5) (*)

m.

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Catoctin Rec r ea t ion a 1 Demon -
stration Area in Maryland mountains. Turn left from
U. S. 15 at traffic light in Thurmont, Md. , 4 miles to
meeting point in picnic area. Special charter buses
leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 8:30 a.m. Round trip fare
$3.45, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

3 to

5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at 16th & Whittier

adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Sts. N

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

19

SATURDAY - JULY 26

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at Soldiers* Home Grounds, Park
PI. & Park Rd. N. W. (3) (*)

7: 30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in Rock Creek Park near I6th St. 85 Colorado Ave. N. W.

BIRDS ALONG THE WAY

With the aid of unique photographic equipment built by
himself, Dr. Myron A. Elliott has secured a series of
f ascinat in g pictu res o f bi rds on the wing, and of birds
at home. The marvelous detail of action and beauty of
form of our eastern birds expressed by the superb
photography of this color cinema will thrill the
audience. (1) (*)

9 and 11: 30 a.m.

2 a nd 4: 30 p.m.
Nature and
the scenic

SUNDAY - JULY 27

historical HORSE-DRAWN
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

BARGE
(6) (

TRIPS

a 1 on g

2 : 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of President's Park. Information on
the Zero Milestone, White House, Sherman Statue,
Treasury and Commerce Buildings, Bulfinch Gatehouse
and Posts, Washington Monument, Jefferson Pier, Sec-
ond Division Monument, Pan American Building, Red
Cross Building, Corcoran Art Gallery, and other his-
toric structures will be related on this walk. Meet
at Zero Milestone on the Ellipse just south of Execu-
tive Drive. (2) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

POND LIFE.

whi ch may bv- » ,.

from Kenilworth

Meet at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens office
reached by walking down Douglas St. N. E,
treet car line. (3) (*)

to 10 p.m.

OBSERVATIONS ON THE MOON AND PLANETS.
Hill Park, Bunker Hill Rd . & 26th St.

Meet at Barnard
N. E. (9) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

20

SATURDAY

AUGUST 2

and 4: 30 p.m.
Nature and
th e sc en i c

historical
Che s apeak e

HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
86 Ohio Canal . (6) (*)

3 to

5 p.m.
CULTIVATED
Statue on
(*)

TREE WALK
14th St.

in Franklin Park,
between I St K S t

Meet

. N.

at
W.

Barry
(3)

7 : 30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in Rock Creek Park near I6th St. & Colorado Ave. N. W.

MEXICO AS SEEN BY THE MARK LANSBURGHS

By popular demand, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lansburgh return
again this season to tell of their visit to our
neighbor ''South of the Border" Easter pagentry

in Mexico City, the ruins at Mitla, recent excavations
at Monte Alban, the unusual religious dances at Taxco,
and an amateur bullfight are a few of the colorful
features shown in this motion picture. (1) (*)

SUNDAY - AUGUST 3

8: 30 to 11: 30 a.m.

CAMERA STROLL at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Meet at
the Gardens office which may be reached by walking
down Douglas St. N. E. from the Kenilworth street car
line. (?) (*)

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4:30 p.m.
Nature and
the scenic

historica
Chesapeake

11

1 HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
& Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

m .

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Fr ede r ick sbu r g-Spo 1 1 sy 1 van i a
County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park,
Va. Meet at Park Museum on U. S. No. 1 at south edge
of Fredericksburg, Va . (Don't take by-pass at Fred-
ericksburg.) Special charter buses leave 1416 F St.
N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip fare $3.85, including tax.
(10) (**) (*)

3 to

area at Great

5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at parking

Maryland. Special charter buses leave 1416 F

W. at 2 p.m. Round trip fare $1.15, including

(3) (*)

Falls,

St. N.

tax.

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

21

SATURDAY - AUGUST 9

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

KNOW YOUR MUSHROOMS. Meet at 16th & Underwood Sts.
N. W. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

7:30 p.m.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

in Rock Creek Park near 16th St. 86 Colorado Ave. N. W.

GLIMPSES OF AMERICAN HISTORY

T. Sutton Jett, Chief, National Memorials and Historic
Sites Division, National Capital Parks, tells in his
inimitable way some of the highlights of American
history preserved in the historic areas administered
by the National Park Service in eastern United States.
His talk is illustrated with natural color photos
projected on the screen. (1) (*)

SUNDAY - AUGUST 10

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake Ss Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

1 1 : 30 a.m.

All -Day AUTO CARAVAN to Shenandoah National Park
(North Section) ■■■■■■■■■■IHHSBHHHHHHHHPIHIHE
Meet at

1 mile s

2 5^ for private car ^ ^ ,

■^■^■■■■^■{■■■I^^PI^HPHHiHVPBlMHHBi^HHM Special
charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round

/\u lu LAKAVAiN i-o >T>nenanaoan iNationai .ra

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■HBIipiHH

Front Royal Checking Station on Skyline Driv

south of Front Royal, Va. Park entrance f

Dr i ve,
ee

cnarter uu s e s leave itio r ot. in. n. at :? a.m.
trip fare $5.30, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lincoln Park and U. S. Capitol
Grounds, including Lincoln Emancipation Statue, Na-
thaniel Greene Statue, Folger Shakespeare Library,
Supreme Court Building, Library of Congress and Court
of Neptune. Meet at Lincoln Emancipation Statue in
Lincoln Park, at 11th h East Capitol Sts. (2) (*)

3 to

5 p .m
NATURE
line
Rd. )
(3) (*)

VSy
for

RAMBLES. Meet at Sto
yea mo re Island - MacA
trip up the Chesapeake

30 on Glen Echo
. & Walhon
& Ohio Canal Towpath

:Qp 3u on '.jien iLcno car
rthur Blvd. & Walhonding

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

-^■■^''~

22

and 4: 30 p.m.
Na tu re and
the scenic

SATURDAY - AUGUST 16

historical HORSE-DRAWN
Chesapeake ^ Ohio Canal.

2: 50 to 4: 45 p.m.

LIFE IN A WOODLAND SPRING. Meet
Fort Hunt Rds., New Alexandria, Va
& W. bus marked "New Alexandria" ,
12th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.

turn bus
one way.

1 eaves New
(3) (*)

Alexandria at 4:54 p

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

at Belle Haven &

Rea ch via A. E.

leaving terminal,

At 2:15p.m. Fe-

rn.

Fare 20<f

7: 30 p

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
in Rock Creek Park near 16th St. h Colorado Ave
PARICUTIN - MEXICO'S NEWEST VOLCANO

N. W.

Pa r icu tin
fore you r

born in a cornfield, grows to maturity
eyes through the color movies taken

be

fore your eyes through the color movies taken by Dr.
W. F. Foshag, Curator of Mineralogy and Petrology, U.
S. National Museum, who was present during much of it!
activity. This is the only complete record Man ha;
made of a volcano's growth. (1) (*)

SUNDAY - AUGUST 17

8: 30

to 11: 30 a
Conducted
Ken i 1 wo rt h

a t

TROPICAL WATERLILY AND LOTUS TOURS,
Aquatic Gardens. Meet at Gardens office
which may be reached by walking down Douglas
E. from the Ken il worth car line ^ '^^ ''*'

St. N.

(3) (*)

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE -DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

11a.m.

All -Day CAMERA STROLL at Fredericksburg, Va . Meet at
Kenmore in Fredericksburg. Nominal entrance fees will
be charged. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N.
W. at 9 a.m. Round trip fare $3.45, including tax.
(5) (**) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson
Memorial. A walk from the Lincoln Memorial around
the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial. The his-
tory of the memorials, Ericsson Statue, Tidal Pasin,
and Oriental Flowering Cherry Trees will be related
during the walk. Meet on the steps of the Lincoln
Memorial . (2) (*)

8 to 10 p.m.

STAR OUTING. Meet
Rd. h 26th St. N. E,

Barn a rd
(9) (*)

Hill Park, Bunker Hill

Symbols (5) (*) etc, see descriptive sections in Foreword.

23

SATURDAY - AUaJST 23

and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

BARGE TEIPS
(6) (*)

long

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMRLES. Meet at Alabama & Boulevard Aves. S.
E. (north of Massachusetts Ave.) for trip in Upper
Fort Dupont Park. Reach via W. M. 86 A. bus from 11th
St. and Pennsvlvania Ave. N. W. Call FR 3300 for bus
schedule. (3)

7: 30 p.m.
in Rock

CAMPFIRE

Creek Park near 16th

WITH THE PENGUINS

PROGRAM

St. & Colorado Ave
IN THE ANTARCTIC

N. W.

Asabiologist with the 1940 By rd (An t ar c t ic Expedition,
Herwil M. Bryant had many opportunities to study and
photograph penguins and other life of the south polar
continent while exploring the ice floes with dog team.
He hopes to share the platform with a member of the
present expedition to bring, us up-to-date on new dis-
coveries. ( 1 ) ( * )

SUNDAY

and 1 1: 30 a.m.

and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical
the scenic Chesapeake t

AUGUST 2 4

HORSE-DRAWN
Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

11

2: 30

ITi.

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Fort Frederick (French 8c
Indian War) State Park, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Parkway. Md. Drive to Clear Springs, Md . (U. S. 40)
and follow signs to Park. Meet at Park Museum. Special
charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 8 a.m. Round
trip fare $4.35, including tax. (10) (**) (*)

to 4 : 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Fort Washing^ton, Maryland

history and description of old

only fortification protecting

from 1808 to 1861. A National

will lead the group through the present fort, erected

between 1814 and 1824. From Nichols Avenue S. E. ,

Silesia, then turn right 3 miles to

„._ _..^ ^.... of the old fort.

Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 1:45

(2) (**) (*)

gton, Marjrland. The

Tort Washington, the

the Nation's Capital

Capital Park Historian

. , ^__. _._._ Nichols

follow road to

Fort Washington. Meet inside entrance

charter buses leave 1416 F St
m. Round trip fare $1.15, including tax

3 to

MOSSES OF THE TRAILSIDE. Meet at 16th St
Ave. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

and Alaska

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

24

SATURDAY - AUGUST 30
and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (

TRIPS
*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES
at Roaches Run
marked ''Alexandria
terminal at 12th St.

at Roaches Run
parking area.

A. B. &
see ou r

W. Bus Co. , NA
*• Cover Bird" ,

Wildfowl Sanctuary.

Peach via A. B. & W.
via National Airport" ,
; Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.
9711. -
(3)

long

Meet

bus

f rom

Call

for bus schedule. We may

7:30 p

in Rock

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
Creek Park near 16th St. & Colorado Ave
THROUGH EUROPE WITH A COLOR CAMERA

N. W

Bu

Dr . Meredi th F. .
Geographical Names, wxi.
natural colo r pi c tur e s of
last autumn. His colle

U. S.

ma rks
fall CO

rrill, Director,

will present a striking

European scenes which

includes historic land-
and the vivid

Board on
series of
he took

c t ion

1 andscapes

feople, war damage, landscapes, and the vi^
ors in Scandinavia and Switzerland. (1) (*)

SUNDAY

AUGUST 31

9 and 11:30 a.m.

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2 to 4 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL at National Zoological Park and along
Rock Creek. Meet at Harvard Street Entrance to the
Zoo. (5) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

CULTIVATED TREE WALK in Lafayette Park. Meet at
Jackson Statue in center of Lafayette Park (across
Pennsylvania Ave. from White House). (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

'M

25

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 6

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake /fe Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

to 5 p.m.

STREAM LIFE. Meet at Connecticut
St., Chevy Chase, Md. (3) (*)

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 7

Avenue and Leland

10: 30 a.m.

All -Day AUTO CARAVAN to Cove Point Lighthouse, Md. and
vicinity. Meet in front of Court House in Prince
Frederick, Md. Bring lunch and drinking water. Con-
siderable walking in sand. Special charter buses leave
1416 F Street N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip fare $3.75,
including tax. (10) (**) (*)

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake Ss Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

the

2: 30 to 4:30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lafayette Park

monuments, the Blair House, the Decatur House, the Dolly
Madison House, and many other interesting sites of the
period of the Civil War and earlier will be explained.
Meet at the Jackson Statue in the center of Lafayette
Park (across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House).
(2) (*)

to 5 p.m.

COLORFUL INSECTS.
Fort Dupont Park
S. E. (3) (*)

Meet at Randle Circle entrance
Minnesota and Massachusetts Aves

to

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

26

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 13

6 : 30 to 8 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Oxon Run Parkway. Meet at South Capitol
St. & Livingston Rd . S. E. (4) (*)

2 a nd 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2: 30 to 5 p.m.

JUNGLE JAUNTS. Meet ferry boat at seawall, foot of

Wisconsin Ave., Georgetown, for ride to Roosevelt

Island. Round trip fare 25tf per person. (3) (*)

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 14

6:30 to 8 a.m.

to o a.m.

BIRD WALK in Dumbarton Oaks Park. Meet at Lovers'
Lane entrance near 31st 85 R Sts. N. W. Nearest street
car at Wisconsin Ave. & R St. N. W. which is 2.5
blocks from meeting place. (4) (*)

30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annual HISTORICAL TOUR of Civil War Defenses of Wash-
ington. Bring your lunch to eat at Fort Bunker Hill
Park. Meet at MacArthur Blvd. & Chain Bridge Rd.
(Nebraska Ave. N. W.). Special charter buses leave
1416 F St. N. W,

W.). Spe
t 9 a.m.

including tax. (10) (**) (*)

Round trip fare $1.45,

10

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Patuxent Research Refuge, Md.
Meet at the refuge near Bowie, Md . Special charter
buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 9 a.m. Round trip
fare $1.45, including tax. There will be considerable
walking. (10) (**) ( * )

10: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL at Mount Vernon. Meet at bus stop in
parking area. Reach via A. B. & W. bus from terminal
at 12th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. (Iv. 9:30 a.m.,
ar. Mount Vernon 10:25 a.m.). To return to Washington
by 5:30, Iv. Mount Vernon at 4:30 p.m. Entrance fee
to grounds, 30^ per person including tax. Round trip
fare $1.15, including tax. Bring your lunch. . (5)

2 and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN RARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

to 5 p.m.

FOSSILS. Meet at Hawaii Ave. & Allison St
trip in Fort Totten Park. (3) (*)

fo

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

27

SATURDAY - SEPtEMBER 20

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at Dyke parking area, Va., along
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Reach via A. B. & W.
bus from terminal at 12th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.
Lv. on Mount Vernon bus at 1:30 p.m. (ar. Dyke at 2:20
p.m. J Lv. Dyke at 4:40 p.m. (ar. Washington at 5:30
p.m. )

Fare 35^ one way

(3)

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 21

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Lincoln Museum and House Where
Lincoln Died. The history and description of the old
theater building, the storv of the assassination and
death of Lincoln, and the flight of John Wilkes Booth
will be recounted. Meet in the Lincoln Museum, 511
10th St. N. W. (2) (*)

3 t o 5 p. m.

MUSHROOMS OF THE AUTUMN. Meet at Military Road and
Oregon Ave. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

28

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27

7 to

9;30 a.m.

BIRD WALK at Leiter Estate

ginia State Highway No. 9 (1.8 mi

end of Chain Bridge). Special

1416 F St. N.
includin g tax.

W. at ' 6: 30
(4) (*)

Meet at entrance on Vi r -

les north of Virginia

charter buses leave

m. Round trip fare 85^,

2 and 4:30 p.m

I *» : ju p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BAR

scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6)

BARGE TRIPS
(*)

along the

3 to

5 p.m.
CULTI VATED
PI. N. W.
St. N. W. ,
(♦)

TREES. Meet at Montrose Park, R St. &
Nearest street car at Wisconsin Ave.
which is 3 blocks from meeting place.

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 28

Avon
& R
(3)

to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in upper Fort
& Boulevard Aves. S. E.
Reach via W. M. St A. bus
Ave. N. W. Call FR 3300

Dupont Park. Meet at Alabama
^north of Massachusetts Ave.),
from 11th St. and Pennsylvania
bus schedule. (4)

lor

om

for

9: 30 a.m. to 6 : 30 p.m.

All-Day CAMERA STROLL along the Chesapeake 8s Ohio
Canal Towpath, returning on 4:30 p.m. barge. Buy
barge tickets in advance. Bring your lunch. Meet at
Stop 39 on Glen Echo car line (MacArthur Blvd. Sc
Cornell St., Glen Echo, Md . ) . (5) (6) (*)

and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical
the scenic Chesapeake i

HORSE-DRAWN
Ohio Canal .

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

HISTORICAL TOUR of Arlington Cemetery and Lee Mansion.
A walk to the tomb of William Jennings Bryan, the Coast
Guard Memorial, and Admiral Robert E. Peary Memorial in
the southeast sec t ion o f Ar 1 in gton National Cemetery to
the Lee Mansion. The Spani sh -Amer ic an War Memorial,
Maine Mast, Memorial Amphitheater and tombs of many
other important persons will also be visited. Meet
at Arlington Memorial Gateway (intersection of Ar-
lington Memorial Parkway and Arlington Ridge Poad).
Reach via A. B. & W. bus from 12th St. 86 Pennsylvania
Avenue N. W. Call NA 9711 for bus schedule. (2)

2:30 to 5 p.m.

TUNGLE J[AUNTS.
W i s cons in Ave
Island. Round

Meet ferry boat t

, Georgetown, for

trip fare 25^ per p<

t seawall, foot of
ride to Roosevelt
rson. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword

i

29

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 4

2 and 4:30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DPAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES at Great Falls, Maryland. Meet at park-
ing area. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N.
W. , at 2 p.m. Round trip fare $1.15, including tax.
(3) (**) (*)

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 5

10 a.m.

REDISCOVER MOUNT VERNON MEMORI AL HI GHWAY . Points of
natural and historic interest along this parkway will
be visited and interpreted. There will be stops at
Roaches Run Wildfowl sanctuary and atselected historic
sites in Alexandria. Bring your lunch to eat at
Belle Haven picnic area. A short nature walk at Dyke
and a visit to Fort Hunt will conclude the trip. Meet
at traffic circle at west end of Arlington Memorial
Bridge. Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W.
at 9:45 a.m. Round trip fare $1.75, including tax.
(10) (**) (*)

and 4: 30 p .m.

Nature and historical
the scenic Chesapeake t

HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

LEAVES AND ACORNS. Here is your opportunity to learn
the oaks. Meet at 16th St. and Missouri (formerly
Concord) Ave. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

Northern Red
Oak

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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 11

7 to 8:30 a.m.

BIRD WALK through Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Meet
at Gardens office which may be reached by walking down
Douglas St. N. E. from Kenilworth street car line.
(4) (*)

2 and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake 85 Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. Meet at 16th St. and Spring Road ad-
joining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 12

7 to 8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK in Rock Creek Park. Meet at Military Rd .
and Beach Drive. (4) (*)

2 to 4 p.m.

CAMERA STROLL in Rock Creek Park. Meet at 16th St.
and Missouri (formerly Concord) Ave. N. W. (5) (*)

2 a nd 4 : 30 p . m .

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

LIFE IN A DEAD LOG. Meet at 16th 8g Geranium Sts. N.
W. adjoining Rock Creek Park. (3) (*)

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 18

2 and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along
the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

2: 30 to 5 p.m.

JUNGLE JAUNTS. Meet ferry boat at seawall, foot of
Wisconsin Ave., Georgetown, for ride to Roosevelt
Island. Round trip fare 25^ per person. (3) (*)

P
SUNDAY

OCTOBER 19

1 1 : 00 a.m.

All-Day AUTO CARAVAN to Shenandoah Na t i on a 1 Pa rk , Va .
Meet at Front Royal Checking Station on Skyline Drive,
one mile south of Front Royal, Va . Entrance fee 25<!^
for private car. Special charter buses leave 1416 F
St. N. W. at 7:00 a.m. Round trip fare $5.30, in-
cluding tax. (10) (**) (*)

2 and 4: 30 p.m.
j Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIPS along

the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. (6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.
WALK TO ENJOY AUTUMN FOLIAGE.. Meet at Randle Circle
entrance toFort Dupont Park, Minnesota h Massachusetts
Aves. S. E. (3) (*)

Symbols (5) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 2 5

7 to 8: 30 a.m.
BIRD WALK
Sycamo re I s 1 a
Echo car line
(*)

along

the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpa th ,
to Lock 10. Meet at Stop 30 on Glen
(MacArthur Blvd. & Walhonding Rd.). (4)

and 4 : 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake 85 Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m.

WINTER TWIGS. Meet at Dyke parking area,
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Reach via

from terminal at 12th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. N. W.

on Mount Vernon bus at 1: 30 p.m. (ar. Dyke at

Va . , a long
A. B. 86 W.

bus
Lv.

p . m
p . m.

Lv . Dyke at
Fare 35 tf one

4: 40
way

p.m.
(3)

(ar. V/ashington at

2: 20
5: 30

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26

7 to

11 a

8: 30 a.m.

BIRD WALK at Roaches Run Wildfowl Sanctuar

Roaches Run parking area

marked, ''Alexandria via National

terminal at 12th St. 85 Pennsylvania

A. B. 8c W. Bus Co., NA 9711, for bus

•y . Mee t at

B. h W. bus

Ai r po r t " , f rom

Ave. N. W. Call

schedule. (4)

1: 30

to 5 p . m.

GEOLOGICAL TOUR of the District of Columbia. Meet at
36th St. 86 Prospect Ave. N. W. (above Key Bridge).
Special charter buses leave 1416 F St. N. W. at 1 p.m.
Round trip fare $1.45, including tax. (3) (**) (*)

and 4: 30 p.m.

Nature and historical HORSE-DRAWN
the scenic Chesapeake 85 Ohio Canal.

BARGE TRIPS along
(6) (*)

3 to 5 p.m.

NATURE RAMBLES. m
(MacArthur Blvd. 85
ment park) for tri
Towpa th. (3) (*)

Meet at Stop 33 on Glen
SsTulane St., just south ui
ilong the Chesapeake 86

Echo car line

of the amuse-

Ohio Canal

Symbols (6) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk in Fort Dupont Park
to Randle Circle (Minnesota & Massachusetts Aves. S.
E.). Meet at Alabama 86 Boulevard Aves. S. E. (north
of Massachusetts Ave.). Reach via W. M. 86 A. bus from
11th St. 86 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. Call FR 3300 for
bus schedule. (8)

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 2

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk through Rock Creek
Park to Pinehurst Circle. Meet at Military Road 8b
Beach Drive. (8) (*)

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 8

to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS,
over a loop trail.
W. (8) (*)

A brisk walk
Meet at 16th

in Rock Creek Park
8b Geranium Sts. N.

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 9

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk along Chesapeake 8b
Ohio Canal Towpath to Cabin John Run, Md. Meet at
Chain Bridge which may be reached by walking down foot-
path from Stop 20 on Glen Echo car line. (8) (*)

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 15

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk along Chesapeake 8b
Ohio Canal Towpath to Fletcher's Boathouse. Meet at
Stop 33 on Glen Echo car line (MacArthur Blvd. 8c
Tulane St., just south of the amusement park). (8)

(*)

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING
Creek to
8b Park Ro

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 16

r OUTDOORS. A brisk walk alon
16th and Geranium Sts. N. W.
ads. (8) (♦)

g t>
Mee

anks
t at

of
Kl

Rock
ingle

Symbo 1

5 (8)

(*

) etc

:. , see

descriptive sections

in Foreword.

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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk in Ro^k Creek Park
over a loop trail. Meet at 16th 86 Whittier Sts. N. W.
(8) (*)

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 23

2 to 5p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk along Chesapeake &
Ohio Canal Towpath to 44th St. & Reservoir Rd. N. W.
Meet at Chain Bridge which niay t^e reached by walking
down footpath from Stop 20 on Glen Echo car line. (8)

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 29

2 to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk along Chesapeake &
Ohio Canal Towpath to Carderock and Stubblefield Falls
and return. Meet at Stop 39 on Cabin John car line
(MacArthur Blvd. and Cornell St., Glen Echo, Md . ) .
(8) (*)

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 30

2 to 5p.m.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS. A brisk walk along banks of Rock
Creek to East-West Highway, Md. Meet at 16th & Under-
wood Sts. N. W. (8) (*)

Symbols (8) (*) etc., see descriptive sections in Foreword.

WE SINCERELY HOPE THAT AS THIS SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE,
YOU WILL HAVE ENJOYED THIS PROGRAM OF OUTDOOR EVENTS

FOR 1947.

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LITERATURE CONTRIBUTING TO

UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE

NATIONAL CAPITAL PARKS

10

11
12

13

14
15

16

17

18

Gene ra 1

The National Capital Parks, Washington, D.C.
Map of Rock Creek Park with trails, historical, biolog-
ical, and geological notes.

His tor ica 1

The White House .

The Washington National Monument.
The Lincoln Memorial.

The Lincoln Mus eum , Wa sh i ng t on , D.C.
The Jefferson Memorial.
The Arlington Memorial Bridge.

Lee Mansion National Memorial, Arlington National Cem-
etery, Virginia.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal ("Parkway), Maryland.

a map with botan
a ma p with bota n

Plants

Kenilworth Aauatic Gardens.

Trees and Shrubs of Lafayette Park

ical notes.
Trees and Shrubs of Farragut Park

ica 1 notes .

An ima 1 s

A Check List of the Birds of the National Capital Parks.
A Guide to the Nests of the Common Summer Resident Birds

of the Washington, D.C. Region.
Attracting Birds to Your Home.
Mammals of the National Capital Parks and the District

of Columbia Region.

f the National Capital

or j^oiumoia Kegion.
The Amphibians and Reptiles of the
Parks and the District of Columb

ia Region

The above leaflets may be obtained without cost by ad-
dressing a request to the Superintendent, National Capital
Parks, United States Department of the In te r i or , Wa s h i ng t on
25. D.C.

For information on national parks outside of the met-
ropolitan area, address The Director, National Park Serv-
ice, Merchandise Mart, Chicago 54, Illinois.

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MEMORIALS AND HISTORIC SITES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL PARKS

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS DESIRING SPECIAL GUIDE AND
LECTURE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH VISITS TO THE NATIONAL
MEMORIALS AND HISTORIC SITES LISTED BELOW MAY REQUEST THE
SERVICES BY TELEPHONING REPUBLIC 1820, EXTENSION 2565.

SHORT HISTORICAL TALKS ARE GIVEN ON EVERY HOUR AND
HALF-HOUR AT THE LEE MANSION NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND THE
LINCOLN MUSEUM ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.

LINCOLN MUSEUM (Ford^s Theater) 511 10th Street NW .

Open: Week days - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays and holidays -
12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: 10^ plus tax; children under
12 and military personnel admitted free. Children 12 thru
16 years of age are admitted free except for tax.

The tragic assassination of Ahraham Lincoln occurred in
Ford's Theater on the night of April 14, 1865. The Lincoln
Museum occupies the first floor of the old theater build-
ing. It contains an extensive collection of items asso-
ciated with Lincoln, the theater, the assassination, and
John Wilkes Booth. The exhibits have recently been ar-
ranged chronologically, and adequate labels describe the
story of Lincoln's life.

HOUSE WHERE LINCOLN DIED (The Old Petersen House)
-"----------———— 516 10th Street NW .

Open: Week days - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays and holi-
days - 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission: 10<^ plus tax;
children under 12 and military personnel admitted free.
Children 12 through 16 years of age are admitted free ex-
cept for tax .

This house, opposite Ford's Theater, is where Abraham
Lincoln was carried after receiving his fatal wound from the
hand of the Assassin, John Wilkes Booth. It was in this
simple dwelling that the famous emancipator died on April
15, 1865. It contains appropriate furnishings of the period
and other exhibits .

THE LEE MANSION Arlington Cemetery

Open: Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (April 1 - Sept. 30};
9:30 a.m. to 5 p . m . ( Oc t . 1 - March 31). Admission: 10<^
plus tax; children under 12 and military personnel admitted
free. Children 12 through 16 years of age are admitted free
except for tax.

The ante-bellum home of Robert E. Lee. Built about 1803
by George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Wash-
ington, and willed to Mrs. Robert E. Lee, his daughter. An
outstanding example of the mansion house and furnishings of
the period prior to the Civil War.

WASHINGTON MONUMENT

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The Mall west of 14th Street

Open: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ascent may be made by
elevator which reaches the top in one minute, or by stair-
way. Elevator charge: 10^; no charge for uniformed military
personnel and children 16 years of age and under.

JEFFERSON MEMORIAL

Open: Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

Tidal Basin
No Admission Charge

The Memorial to Thomas Jefferson was dedicated and
opened to the public on April 13, 1943, the 200th anniver-
sary of his birth. This circular domed structure, designed
by the office of John Russell Pope to reflect the admira-
tion of Jefferson for this type of architecture, contains
inscriptions from the writings of Jefferson embodying his
concepts of liberty and democracy. The heroic statue of
Jefferson by Rudulph Evans is placed in the center and dom-
inates the Memorial Room.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL

West Potomac Park

Campfire Programs are held on Saturday nights
during the summer in Rock Creek Park.

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