Beginner Trip Package
Discover the Potomac 
Night Sounds / Moonlight Paddle
Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Fall Colors of the Potomac
Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Retail Store

2008 Dates, Times, and Locations: See individual trip descriptions below.
Duration: See individual trip descriptions below.
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $345 (includes equipment rental)

Discover the Potomac

Enjoy a four-hour guided trip of a serene and scenic section of the Potomac River at Pennyfield Lock. Our professional instructors and guides will teach you all about flatwater kayaks, how to paddle with correct technique, and will help you discover the flora and fauna of our local treasure. You'll also learn the rich history of the C & O Canal. Catch a glimpse of heron, kingfisher, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles, and see and learn about the many other wild inhabitants of our river ecosystem. This is our signature trip.  

2008 Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27
Location: Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal National Historic Park, Potomac, Maryland
Time: 9:45 AM
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: Moderately easy paddling for ages 12 and up. Participants should expect moderate exercise that will include minor assisted portages of a 35 lb. kayak.
Cost: $98 (includes equipment rental)



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Night Sounds / Moonlight Paddle

Enjoy a three-hour breathtaking trip on the mysterious "Widewater" section of the C&O Canal at Angler's. We'll listen intently for evening sounds such as owls, bull frogs, and many other creatures of the night. These trips are offered on evenings when the moon is full or nearly full. Experiencing a moonrise from a kayak will take your breath away!

2008 Dates and Times: May 20 7pm, June 18 7:30pm, July 17 7:30pm, August 14 7pm, September 16 6pm, October 14 5:30pm
Location: Angler's Lot, C & O Canal National Historic Park, Potomac, Maryland
Duration: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: Very easy paddling for ages 12 and up.
Additional Equipment to bring: Headlamp with new batteries, long nylon pants, shoes with EXCELLENT TRACTION, bug spray, and a red light stick on a string to wear around your neck
Cost: $98 (includes equipment rental)



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Blackwater Wildlife Refuge

Join us as we go on a three-hour kayak safari in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge! Located in Cambridge Maryland, the "BNWR" supports a large Bald Eagle population, over 60 species of birds, and 13 species of waterfowl! Blackwater is only a two-hour drive from the metro area. Come experience the beauty of this national treasure in a kayak! Bald eagle sightings are guaranteed! Bring your binoculars!

2008 Dates: April 26, 27 October 11, 12, 18, 19, November 1, 2
Location: BNWR Visitor Center, Cambridge, MD
Time: 9:00 AM OR 2:00 PM
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: Very easy paddling for ages 12 and up.
Cost: $98 (includes equipment rental)



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Fall Colors of the Potomac

See the fall foliage change from the most unique perspective. On the water! Witness the splendor and pageantry of fall as the trees provide a vivid display of color and light reflected on the water's surface. Bring a thermos of hot spiced cider and a waterproof camera on this four-hour trip!

2008 Dates: October 25, 26
Location: Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal National Historic Park, Potomac, Maryland
Time: 9:00 AM OR 2:00 PM
Duration: 4 Hours
Prerequisites: Moderately easy paddling for ages 12 and up. Participants should expect moderate exercise that will include minor assisted portages of a 35 lb. kayak.
Cost: $98 (includes equipment rental)



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