There are plenty of options for easy walking adventures in and around Jefferson County. The Observer staff has highlighted some local and regional parks, trails, and nature preserves that offer fun, family-friendly, and often ADA-accessible trails. Read the Full Story >>
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CASA Online Fundraising Challenge, Oct 1-31
CASA of the Eastern Panhandle is hosting its second Superhero Challenge to raise support for the most vulnerable children across the region. Unlike a normal road race during which hundreds or thousands of runners gather on the same path at the same time, the CASA-EP Superhero Challenge can be completed at your own pace, in your own way, and wherever you go. Run, walk, hike, bike, and get active however you like to support this activity challenge throughout the month of October. Join the fun on your own, with your kids, friends, or colleagues, and get active for a good cause. Read the Full Story >>
Learn About Owls – OCT 15
This evening bird watching hike will be led by Amy Moore, Lead Teacher and Naturalist at the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Learn how owls have adapted to their unique lifestyle, study owl specimens up close, and learn how to identify owls by their calls. Read the Full Story >>
Halloween Hike – OCT 22
The “Trail of Bones'' hike is a family-friendly event hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society at the Cool Springs Nature Preserve. Read the Full Story >>
“Bark Ranger Walk” At Harpers Ferry — May 22
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 >>
Wildflower Walk At Ferry Hill — May 1
Join volunteer naturalists for a walk on the trails of Ferry Hill Ridge Trail (across the river from Shepherdstown) and the nearby C&O Canal. This walk is scheduled to coincide with the later spring wildflower season. Read the Full Story >>
Family Hike At Cool Spring
Bring your family for an evening guided hike at Cool Spring Preserve and learn about these wondrous amphibians and listen for their unique symphony! Read the Full Story >>
Harpers Ferry Park Association Celebrates with Hikes in 2021
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 >>
Outdoor Fun Around the Eastern Panhandle
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?
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
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
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 >>
