Guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in Washington, DC, Richmond and Annapolis, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

In Washington, DC, Richmond and Annapolis · all of the Mid-Atlantic · all regions · change

• Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activitiesvenue · Walking groups · Alexandria, VA

  City department running parks, nature centers and outdoor programs in Alexandria.

• Annapolis Canoe and Kayakshop · Kayaking · Annapolis, MD

  Annapolis paddle shop with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals and paddling events on Spa Creek.

• Catoctin Mountain Parkvenue · Day hikes · Frederick, MD

  National park north of Frederick with hiking, climbing at Wolf Rock area and ranger programs.

• Frederick County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Frederick, MD

  County parks department offering nature programs, hikes and outdoor classes around Frederick.

• Greenbrier State Parkvenue · Swimming holes · Boonsboro, MD

  State park near Boonsboro with a swimming lake, trails and seasonal ranger programs.

• Harpers Ferry Adventure Centerevent company · Tubing · Harpers Ferry, WV

  Outfitter near Harpers Ferry offering river tubing, rafting, kayaking and camping.

• Harpers Ferry National Historical Parkvenue · Day hikes · Harpers Ferry, WV

  National park at the Potomac and Shenandoah confluence with hikes like Maryland Heights and ranger programs.

• Henrico County Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA

  Henrico County parks agency with nature programs, trails and outdoor recreation classes.

• Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA

  Richmond botanical garden with nature classes, garden walks and family programs.

• Maymontvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA

  Richmond estate park on the James with a nature center, wildlife exhibits and nature programs.

• Peak Experiencesshop · Indoor climbing · Richmond, VA

  Richmond climbing gym with intro classes and climbing programs.

• Pocahontas State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Richmond, VA

  Large state park south of Richmond with mountain bike trails, paddling and ranger programs.

• Quiet Waters Parkvenue · Walking groups · Annapolis, MD

  County park in Annapolis with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.

• Richmond Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA

  City parks department running outdoor programs and the James River Park System.

• Richmond Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA

  City of Richmond parks department, including the James River Park System and recreation programs.

• River Ridersevent company · Whitewater · Harpers Ferry, WV

  Harpers Ferry outfitter running rafting, tubing, kayaking and biking trips on the Potomac and Shenandoah.

• River Rock Outfittershop · Day hikes · Fredericksburg, VA

  Downtown Fredericksburg outdoor clothing and gear shop.

• Riverside Outfittersevent company · Whitewater · Richmond, VA

  Richmond outfitter running James River rafting, tubing, kayak and SUP trips.

• RVA Paddlesportsguide service · Whitewater · Richmond, VA

  Richmond outfitter running guided James River rafting, kayaking, canoeing and climbing trips for all levels.

• Sandy Point State Parkvenue · Birding · Annapolis, MD

  Bay-front state park near Annapolis with beaches, birding and ranger programs.

• South Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Boonsboro, MD

  State park along South Mountain carrying about 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Maryland.

• Sportrock Climbing Centersshop · Indoor climbing · Alexandria, VA

  Alexandria climbing gym offering intro classes and climbing programs.