White Water Rafting (Class I-III) followed by dinner at Kelley Farm Kitchen

Please join us for a 5-7 mile rafting trip, conducted by Appalachian Guides, on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. This event is not to be missed! This lovely and lively stretch of water is home to a great variety of bird species (including huge bald eagles) and runs through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The rivers' rich history can be viewed alongside their many unique features, all creating what the wildlife calls home. The trip will be about 4-5 hours on the water, plus a qi gong/gentle yoga experience at the beginning. Insurance is included. This trip offers real education about navigating whitewater. The total price of the event is $108. Payment must be made to the outfitter directly: [insert new link here**]. Note that RSVPing here does not guarantee a spot on a raft. You must contact the outfitter directly using the link provided above (please type "VSDC" in the Comments section of the payment page so we know who has a reserved slot). Space is very limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible, but no later than June 14. Joining us will be Sarah Kellett, vice president of a local whitewater club. Sarah, a vegan for 25 years, will share information about how our choices impact our rivers, in hopes of working together to protect this spectacular wild habitat and the animals who rely on it. Jeff Cogle ?? / Appalachian Guidance, has 40 years of instruction experience and has trained many, if not most of the guides in the area to get them to be able to perform the basic techniques. What to Bring: Synthetic pants, or leggings. No cotton clothing! Quick dry shirt and fleece long sleeved top (that you don’t mind getting wet) Waterproof jacket or shell and rain paints for an extra layer Sneakers or sport sandals with good tread that will stay on your feet. No flip flops! Optional fleece socks to wear with your sneakers or sports sandals. No cotton! Hat with brim or visor Wearing contacts is preferable to glasses Optional sunglasses. Be sure to have a strap to keep them on your head Dry change of clothes (leave in your car) Towel (leave in your car) Suntan lotion and insect repellant (all natural please) Water bottle – at least 32 ounces Snacks, especially fruit which is hydrating Do not wear loose jewelry (the less worn the better) There is very limited space in the dry bags, so please leave all non-essential items in your car. For more information, please visit: [new link here??]. Optional post-rafting dinner: Kelley Farm Kitchen at approximately 6 pm. We will each order from their normal menu and each attendee will pay the restaurant directly, based on what is ordered.