Places

Kayakers entering the river below the falls at Great Falls Park, Virginia

While visiting Great Falls Park near McLean, Virginia, I watched these kayakers pick their way over the rocks to enter the flow on the east side.

Kayaker going over the main falls at Great Falls Park, Virginia (1)

While visiting Great Falls Park near McLean, Virginia, I watched this kayaker set up his trip over the falls (about 20ft/6m).

Kayaker going over the main falls at at Great Falls Park, Virginia (mid-fall)

While visiting Great Falls Park near McLean, Virginia, I watched this kayaker set up his trip over the falls (about 20ft/6m).

Kayaker after going over the main falls at Great Falls Park, Virginia (3)

While visiting Great Falls Park near McLean, Virginia, I watched this kayaker set up his trip over the falls (about 20ft/6m). This is moments after he went through. He stayed upright the whole time and got a thorough soaking on landing before paddling out.

Kayaker working a feature in Mather Gorge at Great Falls Park, Virginia

This is one of a trio of kayakers working their way downstream through Mather Gorge in Great Falls Park near McLean, Virginia.

Early summer flow at Great Falls Park, Virginia (2)

Early summer flow at Great Falls Park, Virginia