Antietam Creek
Kayak Brunch
Voted one of the top paddling
streams in North America by Canoe & Kayak Magazine editors
How to dress for river
activities:
What to bring:
- dry change of clothes
- towel
- suntan lotion
- glasses strap
- water bottle
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River and Trail Outfitters
Store Supplies:
- Snacks and drinks
- Trip Souvenirs such as t-shirts, hats, and
patches
- Items you might forget like suntan lotion,
inexpensive river shoes
- Quality outdoor gear such as kayaks, canoes,
and paddling gear
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Kayak & Brunch Itinerary: May 30, June 20, August
22, Sept 26 Sundays
11:00 am Meet the group at Newcomer House
11:15 pm Brunch
12:15 pm Put on the water
3:30-4 pm Take off the water and shuttle
back to cars
*Trip length may vary according to current water levels.
Please plan accordingly.
*Two person canoes may be substituted for kayaks
at certain creek levels. Brunch Menu
Paddlers will not be disappointed with brunch selections
prepared with farm fresh eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, salad greens, tomatoes,
eggplant, cucumber, beets, summer squash, herbs handpicked from our own gardens
and locally raised beef, chicken, pork or lamb from farms owners who have
embraced environmentally sound methods. Enjoy the opportunity to dine alfresco.
Please let us know of any food allergies or special dietary needs at least 3
days ahead of time.
Directions to the Kayak & Brunch
The address is: The Newcomer House 18422
Shepherdstown Pike (RT.#34) Keedysville, Maryland 21756
The Newcomer House is where the Antietam Creek Kayak &
Brunch will meet to park, have brunch, and then walk across the street to
launch at the Rt. 34 bridge. It is located 5.3 miles from The Rt. 40 and Rt. 34
intersection in Boonsboro, MD just after the hard-to-notice Antietam Creek
Bridge. It is about 4.6 miles from the Rt 34 bridge that crosses from
Shepherdstown, WV into Maryland. There is also a large white historic barn
across the street, catty-corner to this location. Check out the picture and
look for this house along Rt. 34.
Good lodging for the night before or after this trip can be
found close by at the Inn Boonsboro (high dollar) which belongs to the famous
author, Nora Roberts. The Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, WV or the Thomas
Shepherd Inn Bed & Breakfast are other lovely choices.
The Newcomer House was built in the 1830s alongside the
Boonsboro Pike (Route 34) near Middle Bridge across Antietam Creek outside
Sharpsburg. It is within Antietam National Battlefield. The farmhouse and 2.5
acres were purchased from a private in- holder by the NPS in 2007. The
2,000-square-foot house is in good condition, according to the park. Repairs
made by the previous owner, who used the house as a small private museum, met
the Department of the Interior’s standards. The house is adjacent to a
statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee and also near the Pry House. It witnessed the
Battle of Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862. The house can be seen in historic
photographs taken immediately following the battle. Washington County is part
of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (www.heartofthecivilwar.org), and
the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
(http://hallowedground.org).
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