Ben Helwig

Ben Helwig is an Interpretive Ranger at C&O Canal National Historical Park in Williamsport, Maryland.  A transplant from Philadelphia via NPS positions in California and Washington, DC, he holds degrees in American Studies (Temple) and Geography (George Mason) and is willing to try almost anything to increase visitor connections to park resources. Suggestions welcome.

Ben Helwig

Ben Helwig

A New Way to Ride Through History: Infrastructure Improvements Now Underway Along the C&O Canal

May 9, 2016

A New Way to Ride Through History: Infrastructure Improvements Now Underway Along the C&O CanalChesapeake & Ohio Canal visitors can experience the historic transportation corridor by foot or bike—and soon, by boat—at the Cushwa Basin in Williamsport. Read More