Warm weather means fun in the sun!

May 15

When the temperature starts to climb in Jefferson County, so does the adventure spirit. Home to scenic hiking trails, whitewater rafting, river tubing, aerial courses, mountain and road biking, and bungee jumping, you can find whatever gets your heart racing right here in Jefferson County, WV.

River Riders Family Adventure Resort in Harpers Ferry can create a weekend package for you filled with whitewater rafting, zip lining, tubing, biking and more. Just minutes from Harpers Ferry National Park, River Riders is the premier outdoor adventure outfitter in the region.

Miles of scenic hiking and biking trails are highlighted by the Appalachian Trail. The legendary Appalachian Trail runs right through Harpers Ferry, near the headquarters and visitor center of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Pick up a guidebook or chat about your hiking plans at the conservancy’s visitor center, then get underway.

Nearby, a blaze leads to a footbridge over the Potomac River and continues to the historic C&O Canal. From the C&O, long-distance hikers can connect to the Great Allegheny Passage, a rails-to-trails route that spans 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.

In the heart of West Virginia’s oldest town, Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle rents equipment and runs guided excursions. Book a “Pedal & Paddle” package to cycle along the C&O Canal. They also offer guided historic cycling tours to neighboring Harpers Ferry.

The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers are perfect for anglers who want to catch a variety of species of fish. Both self-guided and professionally-guided fishing are allowed. Jefferson County also has several wildlife management or wildlife viewing areas where you can get a glimpse of the local fauna. Get a West Virginia fishing or hunting license and you'll be ready to hunt and fish on our beautiful public grounds.

A brand new adventure is coming to Jefferson County this summer. The Great Bungee Company is opening its first US facility in Harpers Ferry. The legendary water-dip bungee jump, a spine-chilling 150-foot plunge above a sparkling spring-fed oasis is the ultimate adrenaline experience. The incredible rebound-up will offer glimpses of America's historic Civil War battlefields, all right next to River Riders, the iconic whitewater rafting company.

Plan your Jefferson County adventure vacation today and discover why we are "Where Almost Heaven Begins."

Andrea Shirey

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