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National Public Lands Day at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Enjoy a guided hike rated easy among peaceful streams, roaring water falls, botanical wonders and wild animals in the beautiful Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. This leisurely walk will be offered to Virginius Island, Jefferson Rock, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and for the hearty, the Maryland Heights Naval Battery.
Explore the ruins of a once thriving 19th century industrial town along the Shenandoah River by hiking Virginius Island. On hike to Jefferson Rock you will stand in the very location Thomas Jefferson said "This scene is worth a voyage across the Atlantic". Walk along a stretch of the 184.5 miles of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and prepare to have your breath taken away with the stunning beauty of the historical canal and the rivers and gorges that have formed from the canal.
This seasonal tour tends to fill quickly so reserve your spot on the nature walk now and don't forget your camera!
Explore the ruins of a once thriving 19th century industrial town along the Shenandoah River by hiking Virginius Island. On hike to Jefferson Rock you will stand in the very location Thomas Jefferson said "This scene is worth a voyage across the Atlantic". Walk along a stretch of the 184.5 miles of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and prepare to have your breath taken away with the stunning beauty of the historical canal and the rivers and gorges that have formed from the canal.
This seasonal tour tends to fill quickly so reserve your spot on the nature walk now and don't forget your camera!
Points of Interest
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Located at the convergence point of the Potomac and Shenendoah Rivers, Harpers Ferry National Park is one of the most versatile and historic national park areas in the East.
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Location:
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
171 Shoreline Dr
Harpers Ferry, WV
