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FIELD TRIPS

We offer unique experiences for all types of school groups. With 5 decades of experience, we are easily able to accommodate groups of any size. We offer a range of educational and fun activities for your students. Our Riverquest Field School trip is a seven-mile canoe trip near beautiful and historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Students will study the health of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, major tributaries on the watershed system for the Chesapeake Bay. Program includes macro-invertebrate study, water testing riverside search for river reptilian dwellers.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 to 200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

ABOUT

River & Trail Outfitters

River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

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FIELD TRIPS

Only one hour from Washington DC & Baltimore beltways, River & Trail Outfitters has been offering adventure sports to Boy and Girl Scouts and other youth organizations for 5 decades. Lee Baihly, founder & CEO of River & Trail, was himself an Eagle Scout with a passion for getting people outside to experience our local rivers and trails. We offer a wide range of merit and outdoor badges for all scouts! Group tent sites are also available for Scouts!

supports scout badges in:
Environmental Studies, Camping, Rafting

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 to 200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

ABOUT

River & Trail Outfitters

River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

FIELD TRIPS

Camps can enjoy a wide range of trips from our river trips, land trips or even a campout at our campground! Our Team Building and Youth Development programs are individually tailored to meet the objectives of each group. Full day and half day programs are based out of our adventure locations near or in Harpers Ferry, WV. Custom trips are available for groups of all sizes.

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 to 200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

ABOUT

River & Trail Outfitters

River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

FIELD TRIPS

With 5 decades of experience, we are easily able to accommodate groups of any size. We offer a range of educational and fun activities for students. Our Riverquest Field School trip is a seven-mile canoe trip near beautiful and historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Students will study the health of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, major tributaries on the watershed system for the Chesapeake Bay. Program includes macro-invertebrate study, water testing riverside search for river reptilian dwellers.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 to 200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Options Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

ABOUT

River & Trail Outfitters

River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

FAMILY OUTINGS

Explore Harpers Ferry adventures with white water rafting, tubing, kayaking & canoeing trips. Hit the trails for area hiking tours or grab a bike rental for the C&O Canal Towpath. Find zip lining, camping options, and unique specialty paddling tours that only River & Trail offers.

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10-200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided ours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Option Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Those celebrating an occasion can come celebrate with River and Trail! Offering a wide range of packages and custom trips, there is something for everyone. Our Rock and River party is a fan favorite. It combines our 20 foot portable rockwall with a mellow tubing trip. Perfect for all ages, River and Trail can accommodate those as young at 4 years old.

topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing

contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 1-=200 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided ours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Lunch Option Program, Snacks Cost: Fee

ABOUT

River & Trail Outfitters

River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>