Preparing for the Haunted Holiday!

River Riders has been gearing up for our Halloween Canopy Tour special by enjoying some of our local haunts! Wednesday we enjoyed a ghost tour with Oh Be Joyful in Harpers Ferry. The guide was entertaining, informative, and fun! We are also planning to visit the Haunted Fairgrounds at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. They open for the season October 14th and 15th. For more information on the Oh Be Joyful ghost tour, check out http://www.obejoyfull.com/. More information on the Haunted Fair Grounds, visit http://www.thehauntedfairgrounds.com/. Also, this weekend we will be taking our rock wall to Home Depot for the Children’s Carnival in Ranson, WV. Smitty and Drew are going to be volunteering their time between 9 am and 12 pm so that local children can have fun climbing our 4 sided rock wall. Check the event out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ranson-WV-Home-Depot-Kids-Workshop/186278381438697

Harpers Ferry Canopy Tour Halloween Haunt

  It's just about that time of year again, Fall. A time of the year where we at River Riders traditionally start gearing down for the winter. We prepare each year for the summer season and the business of it all. From rafting and tubing to kayaking and canoeing, River Riders has a lot the to-do list! The crisp air and crunching of leaves beneath our feet has brought us inspiration. 
  
  This is the first Fall that we have The Harpers Ferry Canopy Tour during this time of the year. The vibrant colors of the trees make for a spectacular view of this beautiful and history-rich area. Imagine this breathtaking view from above the treeline!
  
  A new venture this year is our Halloween Haunt. This is an October Saturday exclusive except for the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Halloween Weekend. 

  We are excited to have this new attraction for you to enjoy. With this new event also comes new first-time challenges for the staff here at River Riders. From planning this new event to decorating as well working through the logistics, we really have our hands full! River Riders is so excited to share this first-time event and experience with all of you, adventurers! 

  The fun begins on October 1st; that's in just one week!  We have a lot to do this week. We hope that you decide to join us during it's inaugural year.

150th anniversary of the Civil War in Harpers Ferry

Event: In the Shadows of John Brown: The 1861 Battle of Bolivar Heights

Date:

October 15-16, 2011

Description:

Two years to the day after John Brown’s Raid, Union and Confederate troops clashed on Bolivar Heights.

The event will highlight the unique parallels between John Brown and participants of the battle. Activities will include,

living history, ranger conducted programs and family/youth activities.