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Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations

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Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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  • Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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    September 1, 2023

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    The beach holds "mixed rocks," which means that the heat and pressure from the Earth have melted parts of some rocks and fused them with other rocks. The views with these unique rocks and the river are absolutely stunning.
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