
FIELD TRIPS
We offer unique experiences for all types of school groups. With 5 decades of experience, we are easily able to accommodate groups of any size. We offer a range of educational and fun activities for your students. Our Riverquest Field School trip is a seven-mile canoe trip near beautiful and historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Students will study the health of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, major tributaries on the watershed system for the Chesapeake Bay. Program includes macro-invertebrate study, water testing riverside search for river reptilian dwellers.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education
topics covered:
Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting, Chesapeake Bay, Environmental Studies, Hiking, historic Harpers Ferry, Macro-Invertebrate Study, River Reptilian Dwellers, Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Water Testing
contact info
Name: Jade Sammons
Phone: 301-834-9950
Email: sales@rivertrails.com
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ABOUT
River & Trail Outfitters
River and Trail Outfitters was founded in 1972 by Lee & Eunsook Baihly, natives of Minnesota and Korea. Lee used his knowledge and love for the outdoors to build a high-quality professional outfitter focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and members of America Outdoors and Virginia Professional Paddlesports Association, River and Trail remains a family-run operation and full-service outfitter offering a wide variety of quality outdoor trips.
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Hrs: Vary
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!
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