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Rivers, snow hills, campgrounds and taprooms across West Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, each run by a team that knows its place.
Rafting, tubing, ziplining, an aerial adventure park, and riverfront camping and cabins.
A family waterpark next to the river, built for long summer days.
Winter snow tubing, keeping the season busy when the rivers go quiet.
A holiday lights show that brings families back to the river in winter.
Food and drinks on site, where guests unwind after a day on the water.
Riverfront RV sites, tent sites, glamping and cabins on the Potomac, the only waterfront camping in Harpers Ferry.
3-day and 5-day adventure camp sessions for kids on the river.
Giant floating inflatables and a sandy beach at Tygart Lake State Park.
Guided white water rafting on the Youghiogheny River through scenic cliffs and forested mountains.
Fully supported inn-to-inn bike tours across the USA, with small groups and over 40 years of experience.
A pub and dining stop for rafters and visitors in Ohiopyle.
Campsites for guests who want to stay close to the adventure.
Great guest experiences come from great teams. This is the standard we protect after every partnership.
They handled us with great care and professionalism. We will definitely return.
The staff is so skilled and knowledgeable. I felt completely safe and found a new activity that I absolutely love!
The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and made us feel safe the whole time.
Experienced outdoor recreation, hospitality and business leaders, backed by a people-first investment partner.
30+ years in outdoor recreation operations, strategy and marketing. A Harpers Ferry native who turned a passion for rafting into a thriving business.
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Decades of experience building and scaling outdoor recreation businesses in the New River Gorge, across operations, marketing and business development.
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Two decades of financial leadership and strategic planning, guiding organizations through performance improvement and expansion.
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LinkedInSnow Riders is undergoing its largest expansion yet, adding two new snow tubing hills, new conveyor belts, snowmaking machines and a new lodge — with at least one hill targeted to open by Christmas.
Read the article →River Riders has doubled the capacity of its quarry waterpark, adding new floating obstacles and expanding one of the most popular summer destinations near D.C.
Read the article →Bound For Adventure has acquired Hawksnest Adventures in North Carolina, expanding our multi-state portfolio with a beloved High Country attraction after 35 years of family ownership.
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Acquisitions, leadership news, seasonal recaps and industry trends from Bound For Adventure and our family of outdoor brands.
Snow Riders in Harpers Ferry is undergoing its largest expansion yet, breaking ground on two new snow tubing hills that will bring the total to three. The project adds new conveyor belts, snowmaking machines and a water-recycling pond, with a new lodge planned as phase two.
The goal is to have at least one hill open by Christmas, with lighting for night tubing. Since opening in 2023, demand has outpaced capacity every season. The expansion will also support roughly 100 additional winter jobs in Jefferson County.
Read the article →River Riders has doubled the capacity of its quarry waterpark in Harpers Ferry, adding brand-new floating obstacles including trampolines, monkey bars, slides and balance logs. The expanded Ninja Warrior-style playground set in crystal-clear quarry water makes it one of the standout summer destinations within an hour of Washington, D.C.
Read the article →After 35 years of family ownership, Hawksnest Adventures in North Carolina has been sold, a major transition for a long-standing High Country attraction known for snow tubing, ziplining and family-friendly outdoor experiences.
The acquisition by Bound For Adventure, alongside River Riders, expands our multi-state portfolio. It strengthens regional reach and year-round offerings and lets our brands share resources while each keeps its own identity and commitment to guest experience.
Read the article →Brian Campbell joins as Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 30 years of hands-on operations experience from the New River Gorge. His background spans business strategy, marketing and guest experience, and he strengthens operations and strategic growth across every location.
Meet the team →Watch a look back at a record snow tubing season.
Watch the video →Kona Bicycles spotlights Wilderness Voyageurs' fully supported cycling vacations, featuring nearly 500 bikes and 250 departures across 25 states and 30 National Parks each year. The piece highlights the bike tour team's dedication to craft and the immersive, logistics-free experience they deliver for guests.
Read the article →River Riders unveiled a new holiday light show featuring 10 walk-through displays and a four-story Santa's Overlook with panoramic views across the resort. Santa visits, a themed playground for kids and fireside hot chocolate make it a full seasonal experience for families.
Read the article →River Riders opened the Harpers Ferry Waterpark, an inflatable aquatic park set in a scenic quarry with seven giant elements: slides, jumps, swings, spinning disks and a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course down the center. It quickly became a summer hit for families within an hour of D.C.
Read the article →River Riders and Wilderness Voyageurs, two of the region's leading outdoor adventure operators, announced a merger that broadens the combined network's reach in rafting and multi-day river trips. The partnership strengthens each brand's ability to serve guests across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
Read the article →Snow Riders debuted its 900-foot, 16-lane snow tubing hill in February 2023, earning the title of the longest tubing run on the East Coast. The opening marked a major new winter attraction for the region and quickly became one of the most popular seasonal destinations within an hour of D.C.
Read the article →National recreation data and research from the Recreation Round Table.
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