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Augusta Canal National Heritage AreaRailroad bridge crosses Augusta Canal
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Plan Your Visit
A Canal Interpretive Center visit, including the introductory film, takes about an hour. The one-hour Petersburg boat tour is a round trip traveling the lower half of canal’s length first level. The boats are uncovered, so dress for the weather (hats, rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). Flat-soled deck or tennis shoes are recommended. Passengers may bring beverages and snacks aboard. Water, soft drinks and snack items may be purchased in gift shop.
The park is named for the misty clouds that hang over the mountains.  

Did You Know?
The wispy, smoke-like fog that hangs over the Smoky Mountains comes from rain and evaporation from trees. On the high peaks of the Smokies, an average of 85 inches of rain falls each year, qualifying these upper elevation areas as temperate rain forests.

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Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 14:59 EST