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Outdoor Fun Around the Eastern Panhandle

October 1, 2020 Tagged With: biking, climbing, Climbing New Heights, fitness, hiking, mountain biking, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

A mowed path winds through a meadow of waist-high grass and yellow flowers.

Here in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, we are blessed with an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. When The Observer asked, we jumped at the chance to spotlight a few of our favorite activities for the fall.  Read the Full Story >>

Why Would a Woman Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail at 50? Why Not?

April 6, 2020 Tagged With: Appalachian Trail, hiking

Annie Wisecarver sits atop the sign marking the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail with a clear blue sky behind her.

In the spring of 2012, Shepherdstown resident Annie Wisecarver decided to celebrate a milestone event—her 50th birthday—by setting off on a six-month, 2,000-mile-plus hike. You might have heard of the place: the Appalachian Trail. Read the Full Story >>

A Panhandle Adventure and So Much More

January 8, 2020 Tagged With: Bavarian Inn, Harpers Ferry, Hike Adventures, hiking

Hike Adventures

While some people enjoy exploring new places on their own, they can sometimes miss the special things that locals know about. On the other hand, many people just dislike the hassle of making schedules and itineraries, preferring to let someone else do the work. And some locals are so busy with their daily routines that they miss things that are right in their own back yards. To that end, Hike Adventures is a new business headquartered in Harpers Ferry (WV) offering locals and visitors alike something beyond a hike. Read the Full Story >>

Harpers Ferry Flip-Flop Festival Grows Beyond the Hike

April 3, 2018 Tagged With: Appalachian Trail, Festival, Flip-Flop Festival, Harpers Ferry, hiking

The fourth-annual Flip-Flop Festival is coming to Harpers Ferry and Bolivar on April 28-29, and it’s not about summer shoes! It’s a celebration of the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the outdoor activities and historic sites the area is known for. Read the Full Story >>

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