Matthew Henson State Park

Matthew Henson State Park

Matthew Henson State Park is a greenway along the Turkey Branch of Rock Creek in Aspen Hill, Maryland.[1] The park takes its name from arctic explorer Matthew Henson.[2] A hiking/biking trail through the park was completed in 2009.[3] The state park is managed by Montgomery County under an agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Maryland Atlas of Greenways, Water Trails, and Green Infrastructure (Montgomery County)". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/greenways/counties/montgomery.html. Retrieved 24 June 2011. 
  2. ^ "Matthew Henson Trail". Trail Voice. http://www.trailvoice.com/washington-dc/parks-trails/matthew-henson-trail. Retrieved 24 June 2011. 
  3. ^ Brachfeld, Melissa (2009-05-06). "Matthew Henson Hiker-Biker Trail to open Saturday". The Gazette. Archived from the original on 2011-06-24. http://www.webcitation.org/5zffzOQuP. Retrieved 24 June 2011. 

Coordinates: 39°4′40.6″N 77°3′53″W / 39.077944°N 77.06472°W / 39.077944; -77.06472


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