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River & Trail Outfitters

River & Trail Outfitters is the oldest and most experienced adventure company in the Harpers Ferry region! We offer a wide range of land and water activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WEST VIRGINIA
Harpers Ferry
TEL - 301-834-9950
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Camp Brookside

The Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center is a 32 acre island with a restored residential facility; complete with seven cabins, communal wash house, large mess hall and commercial kitchen.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnights, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Glen Jean
TEL - 304-465-2519

Cool Spring Nature Preserve

Cool Spring Nature Preserve consists of 32 acres of forest, meadow, and marsh. Bullskin Run, a major stream with significant historical value, borders one side of the preserve. Cool Spring is designated as a “birding hotspot.”

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Charles Town
TEL - 681-252-1387

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in Monongahela National Forest features an exhibit hall, auditorium, events and programs, as well as a native plant garden and nature trail.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Hillsboro
TEL - 304-653-4826

Eidolon Nature Preserve

The 354-acre Eidolon Nature Preserve is located along the summit and east side of Sideling Hill. The preserve features dense mountaintop forests, several ground-fed natural springs, and commanding views of the Potomac River.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Great Cacapon
TEL - 304-258-3197

Kanawha State Forest

Located near the Kanawha Valley, the Kanawha State Forest offers groups 9,300 acres of lush green where they can enjoy a variety of fun activities while experiencing nature.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston
TEL - 304-558-3500

New River Birding & Nature Center

The New River Birding & Nature Center sits on a gem of a spot that drips with migrating birds and overflows with plant and wildlife. The Center is an outdoor classroom featuring a Wetlands Boardwalk and self-interpretive Woodland Trails.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Fayetteville
TEL - 304-574-4258

New River Gorge Visitor Centers

Start your visit at one of the New River Gorge Visitor Centers visitor centers: Canyon Rim, Sandstone, Grandview, or Thurmond. Find maps, information, interpretive displays, and a bookstore.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Glen Jean
TEL - 304-465-0508

Schrader Environmental Education Center

At the Schrader Environmental Education Center nature experience a sense of a shared love of nature. Study West Virginia’s native habitats and connect to nature through hands-on experiences.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Wheeling
TEL - 304-242-6855

Stauffer's Marsh

Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve consists of 46-acres of primarily wetland in Back Creek Valley is restored wetland ponds and marshes. Stauffer’s Marsh is a paradise for migrating and nesting waterfowl.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Hedgesville
TEL - 681-252-1387

Yankauer Nature Preserve

Named after Dr. Alfred Yankauer, the Potomac Valley Audubon’s Yankauer Nature Preserve is a 104-acre property that offers a place to enjoy and learn about nature.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Shepherdstown
TEL - 304-676-3397