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Autumn on the Potomac River

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A view of the Potomac River from Potomac Shores near Dumfries, Virginia. [Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local]

Some of the final shades of fall color to grace the trees this season could be seen along the Potomac River.

From the banks of the developing Potomac Shores neighborhood, a motorboat and a sailboat could be seen the large blue surface that is the mighty Potomac.

Overhead, a black helicopter could be seen using the river to navigate south before landing at nearby Leesylvania State Park. The helicopter was airborne once more just 10 minutes after landing, and it continued its trip south toward Quantico.

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