🌱 Why Harpers Ferry tops this summer’s list of scenic day-hike escapes
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Harpers Ferry? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Harpers Ferry tops this summer’s list of scenic day-hike escapes
- How a former Harpers Ferry coach reached 1,500 career baseball wins
Also on today's calendar: Mix It Up Sports Presents LIVE COMBAT SPORTS Event .
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
- Sunday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Scenic Hikes Near Arlington, Virginia (arlingtonmagazine.com) — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is spotlighted here as a top day-trip hiking destination about 1.5 hours from Arlington, with trails like Maryland Heights and Murphy Chambers Farm offering river views and town overlooks. The guide also lists the park’s address in Harpers Ferry and suggests grabbing lunch or ice cream in town after your hike, alongside several other regional trail ideas. 
• Jefferson's Lowery hits another milestone with victory No. 1500 (wchstv.com) — A legendary Jefferson County baseball figure with ties to Harpers Ferry just reached his 1,500th career win as Jefferson High advanced in the state tournament. The story recalls how Jefferson High formed from a consolidation of schools in Charles Town, Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown, and notes that he once coached at Harpers Ferry before leading Jefferson to multiple state titles.
📸 Around Harpers Ferry
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Harpers Ferry
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Mix It Up Sports Presents LIVE COMBAT SPORTS Event →
Winchester Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Spring Academy 2026 →
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town, 4328 William L Wilson Fwy, Harpers Ferry
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
📣 Harpers Ferry Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
10th Annual Shenandoah Valley Herbal Gathering / ... →
Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary, 1799 Persimmon Ln, Shepherdstown
9:30 am -
Nature Center Open House
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
9:30 am -
10th Annual Shenandoah Valley Herbal Gathering / CommUnity Matters →
Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary, 1799 Persimmon Ln, Shepherdstown
9:30 am -
Killers of Kill Tony →
The Event Center at Hollywood Casino, 750 Hollywood Dr, Charles Town
8:00 pm -
Our Composite Nation: Honoring Public History in 2026 →
Shepherd University, 301 N King St, Shepherdstown
5:00 pm -
Discovery Camp: Dirt and Muck
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
9:00 am -
Discovery Camp: Camp Survivor
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States
9:00 am -
Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States
11:30 am -
Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Cool Spring Preserve
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
1:00 pm -
Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve →
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
7:30 am -
Case Nature Center Open Day
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
9:30 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is there any place that you can call for an injured bird?
I have one in my yard it’s something’s wrong with his leg. It’s just been sitting there if I can get any help I’d like to get some help I can put… (Nextdoor Bakerton) - Does anyone needs weeds pulled, mulching, hedgetrimming or yardwork done?
Free estimates Contact me 304-433-4352 Thank you (Nextdoor Blue Ridge Acres)
- Universal Forest Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator I (3rd shift) in Ranson. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Ranson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harpers Ferry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charles Town
- WV Fest To Bring Road Closures, Parking Restrictions To Downtown Charles Town This Saturday (wfmd.com)
- 41 Pickersgill St, Ranson, WV 25438 (zillow.com)
- The 5 Best Local SEO Companies in the USA for 2026 (designrush.com)
Shepherdstown
- This Historic West Virginia General Store Has A Resident Cat Named Murphy And Locals Say He Is Part Of The Charm (myfamilytravels.com)
Martinsburg
- WWII Stearman bi-plane featured at Martinsburg Independence Celebration (fcfreepresspa.com)
Ok Harpers Ferry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.