Beat the Heat: Outdoor Adventures Await in Harpers Ferry

Escape to Harpers Ferry to beat July 4th heat

DC News Now | Wednesday, July 2, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

As families escape the July heat, Harpers Ferry offers a refreshing retreat with activities like swimming, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. Just 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., this scenic destination attracts visitors eager to enjoy the natural beauty at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Local attractions such as Matt Knott's River Riders Outfitters provide exhilarating outdoor adventures that families like those from Charles Town and Baltimore have come to love. According to DC News Now, the area's stunning landscape and water activities make it an ideal spot to cool off during the summer season.

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