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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes |
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 | Throughout its history, Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop for remarkable and unparalleled events. Here, in one setting, several themes in the American story converge: Native Americans, industry and transportation, African-Americans, John Brown, the Civil War, and the natural environment. Harpers Ferry became part of the National Park System in 1944. The park covers over 2,300 acres in the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. <P>Holiday Schedule: Harpers Ferry Park will be closed Christmas Day, December 25 and New Year?s Day, January 1. <P> |
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| Digital Geologic Map of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Digital Geologic Map of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 00-297. By Scott Southworth, David K. Brezinski, Randall C. Orndorff, Kerrry M.... | | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Social Studies Field Trips. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Image courtesy of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC. NAME: Harpers Ferry National... | | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (http://www.nps.gov/hafe/) is one of the finest National Park representations of... | | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - | | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (National Park Service) - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Located in Harpers Ferry, WV TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Lower Town Harpers Ferry from Maryland Heights Photo by ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Watermelon Park & Campground
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Berryville, VA
(540) 955-4803
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Brunswick, MD
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Orvis-Hunting Creek Outfitters
29 N Market St
Frederick, MD
(301) 668-4333
| Fox's Sport & Bait Store
501 S Market St
Frederick, MD
(301) 663-3697
| Reels & Wheels
17328 Taylors Landing Rd
Sharpsburg, MD
(301) 432-7281
| Smoketown Bait & Tackle
27 W Potomac St
Brunswick, MD
(301) 834-5540
| Shenandoah Valley Sportsman's
2473 Arden Nollville Rd
Inwood, WV
(304) 229-7715
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| Car - Harpers Ferry is located along U.S. Route 340 approximately 65 miles west of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.
Public Transportation - Amtrak's Capital Limited stops at Harpers Ferry daily with westbound service from Washington, D.C., and eastbound service from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Chicago. MARC Rail operates several commuter trains between Harpers Ferry and Union Station (Washington, DC), Monday-Friday. For information on MARC and Amtrak schedules and fares, call 800-325-7245. |
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