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Harpers Ferry Park Association

Falcons, Osprey and Eagles, Oh My!

February, 2022 Tagged With: bald eagles, birding, harpers ferry national park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, osprey, peregrine falcon, trails less traveled hikes

Join HFPA for a guided hike to view nesting sites of osprey, peregrine falcons and bald eagles within Harpers Ferry.  Read the Full Story >>

A Trails Less Traveled Hike — February 26

February, 2022 Tagged With: harpers ferry national park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, hiking, Storer College, trails less traveled hikes

One of the buildings on the former Storer College campus.

From John Brown to W.E.B. DuBois, Harpers Ferry has been a prominent stage for American history. Join this upcoming guided hike to see this history up close. Read the Full Story >>

Nash Farm Hike at Harpers Ferry National Park – NOV 6

October, 2021 Tagged With: bolivar, Certified Guide Tours, civil war, harpers ferry national park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, hiking, nash farm

A scenic view of the mountains in harpers ferry national park.

he Harpers Ferry Park Association’s upcoming “Trails Less Traveled” hike features a 2.5 mile walk from Bolivar Heights to the Nash Farm inside Harpers Ferry National Park. Read the Full Story >>

“Bark Ranger Walk” At Harpers Ferry — May 22

April, 2021 Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry Park Association, hiking

The Harpers Ferry Park Association organizes monthly hikes in and around historic Harpers Ferry WV. The May “Bark Ranger Walk” on Saturday May 22 starts at 10 am and is a 3.5 mile easy walk exploring the Armory Canal Trail and Virginius Island on Saturday May 22. Read the Full Story >>

Harpers Ferry Park Association Celebrates with Hikes in 2021

January, 2021 Tagged With: Certified Guide Tours, civil war, Harpers Ferry Park Association, hiking

The Harpers Ferry Park Association (HFPA) is organizing monthly hikes led by experienced guides to walk, explore and learn about the park.  Read the Full Story >>

History Afoot

October, 2020 Tagged With: Certified Guide Tours, COVID-19, Harpers Ferry Park Association, walking

Harpers Ferry Park Association

The Certified Guide Tours, operated by the volunteers of the Harpers Ferry Park Association, are once again available with some modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the Full Story >>

Temporary Quarters: Park Association Pop-Up Book Store

September, 2020 Tagged With: COVID-19, Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry Park Association

Harpers Ferry Park Bookshop.

The Harpers Ferry Park Association bookstore in lower town has been closed since March due to COVID-19, but starting in September, the organization will have a pop-up bookstore outside on the green across the street from the bookstor.  Read the Full Story >>

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