Why you should go kayaking and canoeing in the fall Each season has its benefits for being out on the river. Spring is a time to watch the mountain redwood bloom. Summer boasts warmer weather and opportunities for swimming. Fall may be the best time of all… Peak of the fall colors Autumn is a […]
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Welcome to River & Trail Outfitters, your one-stop shop for a family friendly things to do in the Harpers Ferry area. We are excited to introduce you to our array of kid-friendly adventures that promise cherished memories for the whole family. Harpers Ferry Tubing Of all the things to do in Harpers Ferry, tubing is
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What rivers are near Harpers Ferry? The Shenandoah River merges with the Potomac Riverat the Point in Harpers Ferry , West Virginia. The Point is actually the lowest point of elevation in West Virginia at 247 feet above sea level. Is it safe to kayak in the Potomac River? It is safe to kayakin Harpers
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Progression for Learning & Merit Badges River & Trail Outfitters CEO and founder is an Eagle Scout from Rochester, Minnesota. Forty-six years ago he settled in Knoxville, Maryland across the river from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, with the intent of making his passion and career one. Fast forward to today and find River & Trail
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This combination can’t be beat…. Only 45 minutes from the DC and Baltimore beltways, River & Trail Outfitters offers this unique way to spend your Saturday, boating to the brewery. Join us on the Monocacy River, the second largest tributary of the Potomac. Enjoy 5.8 miles of easy cruising, with a few riffles and ledges
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Paddle to Hops & Barley and enjoy some quality craft beer. I don’t always kayak to get a beer, but when I do, its with River & Trail. Get Your Beer Goggles On! Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage around the world, but all beer is not crafted the same. To be called “beer”
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We asked an wine expert to help us learn about wine tasting, because, it turns out, there is indeed a best way to taste wine. We have a very cool new paddle & wine tour that takes guests paddling down a river to an award-winning winery for either a full wine-tasting or a cool concert.
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Kayaking is accessible for everyone that will get into the water. Beautiful rivers (like the Potomac River) provide companies (like River & Trail) with the perfect location. According to the NSGA’s 2011 annual “Sports Participation – series I and II reports,” participation in kayaking grew nearly 27% to 7.1 million participants
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A lonely kayaker takes on the river. Sweat dripping from his brow, he takes strong, determined strokes. Scouring thirty yards ahead for underlying rocks, it is just him and mother nature. What if we rewrite the scene, though? Instead of going by himself, the kayaker takes his family. Replace dripping sweat with smiles and excitement,
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Spring is in full bloom here in the Historic Harpers Ferry area. Once you leave the city limits your scenic drive out to the River & Trail Outfitter store will pass through the lush green farm land of Northern VA or Western MD depending on your route. Cross the 340 bridge from MD and you’ll
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Find everything you need for fantastic, affordable, outdoor fun and adventure with River & Trail Outfitters, the oldest & most experienced adventure company in Harpers Ferry, WV. Four convenient locations at the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. We are only an hour from the Washington DC & Baltimore Beltway, and 30 minutes from Leesburg, VA.
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