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Everything you need to know about kayaking in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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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Sight Seeing

The Sights, The Sounds, The Smells of Harpers Ferry WV

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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View from a Kayak

Shoveling Snow and Assisting Stranded Commuters

People often ask me what I do during the winter at a company better known for Rafting on the Shenandoah and Tubing on the Potomac during the summer? Shoveling Snow is one task I stay ahead of to make certain our other winter staff can find a place to park and a path to our

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River & Trail Outfitters

The new look of River & Trail Outfitters near Harpers Ferry, WV

All good things must change and evolve with time! River & Trail Outfitters near historic Harpers Ferry, WV is very excited to release our new logo. After 38 years in business we have found a great logo that represents exactly who we are and where we came from on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Checkout the

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Kayaks

New Year, New Adventures Kayaking the Potomac or Shenandoah!

Most of us fall into that yearly pattern of setting New Year’s Resolutions for ourselves. Most of the time the resolutions are about quitting something or beginning a new lifestyle change. But what about making a resolution to think out of the box and do something you have never done before. How about trying a

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Drawn to the Water; Kayaking & Canoeing near Harpers Ferry WV

It’s no secret that people are drawn to the water. Our coastlines and lake shores are lined with homes and cottages. People across the country own a sail or power boat for pleasure or for work purposes. Purchase a Canoe or Kayak from River & Trail Outfitters and your interest in waterways will grow to

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Summer Camp

River & Trail Goes Green and Gives Back in Harpers Ferry, WV

River & Trail Outfitters is an environmentally conscious outfitter with a green recycle program in Harpers Ferry, WV. We offer an In-House Recycling Program for glass, plastic, aluminum, paper products and cardboard used at our Outfitter. As well as promoting a trash free lunch option to groups on our trips. River & Trail’s  green buses

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