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Sunrise, Great Falls National Park
Photo By John Franco

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  • Title: Sunrise, Great Falls National Park
  • State/Province/Region: Virginia
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Area: Great Falls National Park
  • Nearest Town: McClean, VA
  • Description: The morning sun rises over the Potomac River in Great Falls National park, just outside Washington, DC.
  • Brief Directions: Follow I-95 until you reach exit 27, I-495 (the Capitol Beltway). Stay in the right two lanes and merge onto I-495 West, towards Silver Spring MD. Stay on I-495 until you reach Exit 44 for Route 193, Georgetown Pike. You will see signs for exit 43 and exit 44, as they share an exit ramp. Pass exit 43 (George Washington Memorial Parkway) and take Exit 44 (Route 193). At the top of the exit ramp, there is a traffic light. Take a right at the light onto Route 193 West. About three miles down the road, you will come to another traffic light at the intersection of Old Dominion Dr. At the traffic light, you will see a sign for the park. Make a right at the light. Old Dominion Drive will dead end at our entrance station, about one mile down the road.
  • Notes:
  • Best Season: Spring
  • Gear: Nikon D300, Nikkor 12-24 f4, Gitzo tripod

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