Some of the best things about Harpers Ferry are the ones you only learn by being here: the bench with the best view of the confluence, the hour when the footbridge is quiet, the way Maryland Heights looks after the first frost. I write this guide, but I'm one person. If you've been here, I'd love to see and hear what you found.
What can I send?
- Photos you took yourself: the rivers, the trails, Lower Town, any season, any weather.
- A story: a memory or a moment from your visit.
- A trip report or guide: how your day went, or how to do something well (a hike, a paddle, a day with kids or a dog).
- A tip: one specific thing a first-time visitor should know.
- A correction: something on this site that's out of date or wrong. Corrections about closures, hours and fees get read first.
How does it work?
- You send it with the form below. It takes a few minutes, and you can add up to eight photos.
- I review it privately. Nothing you send is public until I approve it. I may email you with a question.
- The best go up with your name. Photos are credited "Photo: your name". Stories and trip reports appear in Community, and tips and corrections improve the guides themselves.
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I read every submission myself, usually within a week. Nothing is published until I’ve reviewed it, and if I have a question I’ll email you.
What makes a great contribution?
- It's yours. Your own photos and your own words, from your own visit.
- It's specific. When you went, where you parked, how long the trail took, what was open, what you'd do differently.
- It's honest. Good and bad. If something was closed, crowded or not worth it, say so.
- It's respectful. Of the history, the town, the park and the people in your photos.
Please read the contributor guidelines and terms before you send photos. In short: only photos you took, nobody as the main subject without their permission, no other people's children, and no drone shots from inside the park.
What happens to my information?
I use your name for the credit and your email only to contact you about your submission. Photos are re-encoded when they arrive, which removes location (GPS) and camera data, and they're stored privately until approved. Read the privacy policy for the details.
