River & Trail offers a variety of river adventures, and we want you to feel prepared before you arrive. Whether you’re doing an adventurous whitewater trip, a relaxing tubing trip, or a scenic paddle, here are things to keep in mind before you head on the river. 1. Why You Should Arrive 30 Minutes Before […]
Weekend Itinerary for a Camping Trip to Harpers Ferry Experience a rejuvenating weekend of camping in Harpers Ferry, surrounded by scenic beauty and rich history. Here is your itinerary for camping in Harpers Ferry: settle at Brunswick Family Campground, enjoy outdoor adventures like kayaking and whitewater rafting, and explore the historic town while unwinding with
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Public River Access & Everything You Need to Know about Canoeing & Kayaking on the Potomac River Are you ready to embark on a scenic adventure along the Potomac River? Have you always wanted to visit the Potomac River but weren’t sure where to access the river? Whether you are a novice paddler or an
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Two spots, 200 applicants for a minimum wage summer job at Baskin Robin’s Ice Cream shop in the small California town I grew up in. That was the first summer job experience I applied into. The following year we moved to the DC area and my job search ended on the first day when,
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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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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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Customers often ask why pay more for a kayak purchased at our Outfitter Shop in Knoxville MD? Two Good Reasons: One; better build quality and outfitting. Take a good look at the boats you are shopping. Does the build quality look bulky and too heavy, or light and too thin? Are the edges and the
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Some days I wonder… is good customer service dead? It seems like every time I go to the store I find myself an inconvenience to the person working. And they have no idea how to help when I finally convince them to help me. How does this work? Why do people whom have no real
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