Fall Colors Trips
in the Shenandoah Valley at Harpers Ferry, WV
West Virginia Fall Colors at our favorite time of year…
As the crisp air of autumn settles over the
Shenandoah Valley near Harpers Ferry, WV and the hillsides take on the
brilliant fiery tones for which the valley is famous, River and Trail
Outfitters begins its fall colors trips by raft, canoe, kayak, hike, and bike.
"Thirty years ago, we started telling the motoring public to get off the
highways and onto the rivers for a new look at the fall colors, and they have
responded in growing numbers," says Lee Baihly, owner of River and Trail
Outfitters, located only one hour from Washington DC and Baltimore
beltways and minutes from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. 
"From the perch of a raft, canoe, kayak or
hiking or biking you can concentrate on the golden and scarlet hues of the
changing leaves and you don't have to turn your attention to what's coming down
the road," says Baihly. The high point of our river trip is when the Shenandoah
enters the Potomac Water Gap at Harpers Ferry at the culmination of the Shenandoah Valley. While the water reflects the
multicolored trees along the bank, far above the river stand the many rock
outcroppings and cliffs that jut out of the rust-colored hilltops. "If your
eyes are drawn away from this magnificent scenery, they are usually diverted
toward the river itself as you and your guide navigate the rapids along the
Shenandoah and Potomac."
The raft trip, according to Baihly, is a
half day of beautiful surroundings and Class I, II, and III whitewater that
requires no previous experience. River and Trail Outfitters provides qualified
guides, U.S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment, a riverside picnic, and
transportation to and from the river. "If you wish to have a more personal
experience in a boat on the river, you can explore the many waterways that are
open to a canoe or kayak during the fall," says Baihly. "Our canoe and kayak
rental program maps out the Shenandoah, Potomac, and their tributaries for one-
to seven-day paddles." Join River and Trail Outfitters on a raft, canoe, or
kayak trip for a fresh look at the fall colors from the river's point of
view.
For reservations call 301.695.5177 or 888- i go play (888
446-7529).
"Sunday was a perfect day for paddling. The sun was
warm and shining brightly as it glistened on the water and brought out the
beautiful red, orange and yellow colors of the leaves all around; it was
absolutely picturesque!"
Cynthia Molina |
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