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Beginner Trip Package
Discover the Potomac
Night Sounds / Moonlight Paddle
Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Fall Colors of the Potomac
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Beginner Trip Package
Our Beginner Trip Package is a neat little bundle of 4 fun trips that have been specifically designed for people who have never paddled before (calm water, stable kayaks, friendly instruction). The Beginner Trip Package includes the four trips listed below and all trips include free equipment rentals and a free lesson! Get an introduction to kayaking and see bald eagles, great blue herons, wild turkeys, owls, deer, beaver, rays, and more! All trips are run by a professional instructor. Scheduling is flexible over a two-year period.
2009 Dates, Times, and Locations: See individual trip descriptions below.
Duration: See individual trip descriptions below.
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $345 (includes equipment rental)
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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.
2009 Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26
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!
Remaining 2008 Dates and Times: October 14 @ 5:30pm
2009 Dates and Times: May 10 @ 6:00pm, June 7 @ 6:00pm, July 8 @ 6:30pm, August 5, 6 @ 6:00pm, September 3 @ 5:30 pm, October 4 @ 5:00 pm
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!
Remaining 2008 Dates: October 11, 12, 18, 19, November 1, 2
2009 Dates: April 25, 26, October 10, 11, 17, 18, 31, November 1
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
2009 Dates: October 24, 25
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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