Spread of Happiness...and Contagion?
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Spread of Happiness...and Contagion?

All five camping sites at Swains Lock were inhabited, by people, geese and goslings, soccer balls and more.

All five camping sites at Swains Lock were inhabited, by people, geese and goslings, soccer balls and more. Photo by Ken Moore and Mary Kimm

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The Great Falls entrance to the C&O National Historical Park at Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard kept cars from driving down to the parking area, but didn’t keep visitors from congregating.

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Cars parked along both sides of MacArthur Boulevard near the entrance Great Falls in Potomac, squeezing walkers and bicyclists off the path.

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Potomac River levels on Saturday, May 2 reached the flood stage. Geese approach the water line, which crept into the campgrounds at Swains Lock.

The Navy and Air Force honored health care workers with a flyover on Saturday, May 2, one of the most beautiful days of the year so far. But people looking to enjoy some sunshine, fresh air and the Potomac River might have ensured that health care workers will have continued work after hundreds resisted the stay-at-home order to flock to Potomac River.

Essential or non-essential? That’s the question hundreds probably are asking. Fresh air, exercise, nature; it doesn’t get more essential than that. Share your pandemic experience, with photos, captions or words to kmoore@connectionnewspapers.com