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Monday, March 28, 2016

Harper's Ferry Adventure Center

After 2 seasons of camping with our now 3 and 7 year old, we felt we were ready to endure some lower temperatures in the early season.  To hedge, our bets we decided against tent-camping and tried one of the cabins at Harper's Ferry Adventure Center.  It turned out to be plenty comfortable and a fun experience for all.  The cabins are insulated and have a single electrical outlet which accomodated a space heater we brought.  The night got down to 45 but we were actually warm enough to require shutting the heater.  We slept on a set of 2 bunk beds in the small cabin, despite the early arguing between the kids about who would get the 5th space up in the loft made out of the porch overhang.

7 yo Shea dominated the rope course, and they were so impressed with her being one of the youngest making it to the "3rd level" they gave here a free t-shirt!  They have a gigantic "pillow-bounce" that is a trampoline to the extreme.  In the summer there is rafting and other water sports.  Harper'Ferry is 5 minutes drive and is a great historic/natural experience.  The national park there also has additional camping.

We will definitely be back in the summer with our tents!