Pachelbel for the Potomac

This pic was taken on vacation just two weeks ago. 

You'd think we were white water rafting on the Colorado River, or the New River Gorge. 

Nope. Believe it or don't, this is the Potomac. Not the nice tranquil part you see going through DC. Not even the churning part near Harper's Ferry. 

This is Great Falls, VA. About a half hour from DC. 

Who knew?

I mean, who besides 710. But he grew up on and around the Potomac, so.........he kind of new. But not to the extent of what we would see. 

Hiking in the area is not bad. The climb onto the rocks where I took those pics weren't easy for a man of a certain age. And of course once you get up there, barriers appear. However, the need for selfies, the barriers are meaningless. 

Couples (or singles) up and over the barriers / fences / whatnot and standing in all kinds of stupid "I'm an influencer" poses. 

The signage saying and average of 21 people die there per year is probably not from the rock climbers in the title image, or the kayakers below. 

I'm not 100% sure I'd even report it if someone went over trying grab that IG pose they need so bad. 

It was completely wild there. I'm not sure how the hikers got out to their rock formation. What you can't see is on the right of those rocks is just more raging river. 

This was something new and different for us. It might be a one and done. At least for the next few years. The George Washington Parkway into the city from there is under massive reconstruction. It took forever to get into town on single lane traffic. 

That seemed more dangerous than the park. 

Song by: Laura Sullivan