The first known s’more recipe documentation dates back to a Girl Scout handbook published in 1927. Loretta Scott Crew, is credited for the recipe when she made it for the Girl Scouts during this time.

For the first time this year, BTI Whitewater is offering camping along the Shenandoah River. The fee is $25.00 per site and we have over 25 sites to choose from. If you participate in a BTI activity, receive $5.00 off your campsite reservation. There is river access for personal canoeing or kayaking and camp fire rings. We also offer discounted prices for renting our kayaks and canoes. Call us to make reservations! 1-877-723-8284

Here are a few s’more recipes to try this summer!

The PB & Chocolate
1 Package graham crackers
1 Bar of dark chocolate (your pref!)
1 Bag marshmallows
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Everything is Better With Bacon
Following same basic s’more ingredients…
Add strips of hot ‘n crispy bacon!

The Brownie
Replace Whole Foods Market 2-bite brownies instead of chocolate bar…or your own homemade brownies.

White Chocolate Wonder
Replace dark chocolate bar with white chocolate bar.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer!

The North Branch Trip is this weekend! Spaces available!

We are going to the North Branch of the Potomac River dam release, and offering an all inclusive rafting trip running from Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD. This trip is packed with excitement! It will include mostly class II-III rapids throughout, an optional 40ft cliff jump, wave trains and, of course, the beautiful scenery and pure water of Western Maryland and West Virginia.

Included in the price for this trip is transportation to and from the site, shuttle service throughout the day, bag lunch, use of a wetsuit and splash top, helmet, paddle, personal flotation device and an experienced guide in every raft. This is all available with no hidden costs for $69.99 per person!

The North Branch trip is a real escape from the day to day. You will check-in at BTI’s regular location at 10985 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA (an hour outside of Washington, D.C.). Then board the BTI bus for a trip into the seclusion and serenity of the wilderness. The drive to Barnum, WV is approximately a two hour ride. Then you will embark on a fun and challenging rafting adventure.

There will also be North Branch trips available in the Fall, please check back for specific dates.

This is not an overnight trip, unless you choose to drive your own vehicle to the site. There will be two trip times available on Saturdays and one trip on Sunday. Now that we offer camping please feel free to inquire prior to your trip and you are welcome to camp that weekend.

No previous rafting experience is necessary. All participants must be, at least, 5 years or 50 pounds.

Call 1-877-RAFT-BTI (1-877-723-8284) for details and reservations.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI today for details and reservations. At least 4 guests are required for ghost tour reservations. Age restrictions will apply.

BTI features wine tastings with local Viginia vineyards every weekend, which are included in the price of all rafting and duckie kayak trips. If your not in the mood for a drink, BTI also offers delicious soft serve ice cream, also an option for rafting and duckie kayak trips.

A private take-out area and UTV ride is another feature exclusive for all of BTI’s rafting and duckie customers.

Come out and play for a day, and still stay close to home with BTI.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI or make your reservations online today, and kiss that smog goodbye without the drive!

BTI is the only outfitter in the area to offer a private take out for rafting and duckie kayak trips, and a UTV ride back to the bus. In this heat, you do not want to be climbing a steep hill only to find your way to a crowded parking lot at the public take-out.

Also, BTI offers weekend wine tastings and soft serve ice cream and sandwiches everyday. Your choice of either wine tasting or ice cream is included with a weekend rafting or duckie kayak trip.

So, dust off the smog, and come play on the river. BTI offers the best prices in the area for your cool down needs.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI today, or make reservations online and forget about the heat wave.

Whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, all the best river adventures on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Plus, this year BTI can offer, not only the best prices in the area, but some new features as well. A selection of sandwiches and soft serve ice cream are now available in our shop, and exclusive to BTI, there is also a private take out area for all whitewater rafters and duckie kayakers.

Also, Notaviva Vineyards will be on hand to offer you a delicious wine tasting after your river trip. All whitewater rafters and duckie kayakers are welcome to a free wine tasting, or a soft serve ice cream, the perfect time to regale your adventures with old and new friends. Just remember to keep your wrist band on!

We can’t wait to see you at BTI Whitewater this 4th of July! It is going to be a fantastic weekend for a river adventure!

Please remember that age restrictions apply and all coolers must be 30qts or less. Pricing for 4th of July weekend (7/2 – 7/5/10) will be equal to regular Saturday pricing.

Call 877-RAFT-BTI or make your reservations online today for a 4th of July with BTI that you will never forget.

Coolers brought to BTI must be 30 quarts or less, and must be of a size that will comfortably fit on your lap.

There should be absolutely no glass of any kind contained within any cooler.

 BTI Whitewater will have a selection of sandwiches and drinks available at our Harpers Ferry location to keep you fueled up for your river adventure. (April- October)

There is also soft serve ice cream available to cool you down when the float is through!

All weekend raft trips will now also include your choice of either soft serve ice cream or a tasting with a local Virginia vineyard.

Whether you are coming in from an exciting whitewater adventure and need to refuel, or you need snacks for a lazy float, BTI will have what you need this season.

This trip will also include your choice of either a free wine tasting with North Gate Vineyards or a soft serve ice cream. Also, you will have the luxury of using BTI Whitewater’s private take-out area and a UTV ride back to the shuttle. This is exclusive to BTI and is a great way to end your river trip. Rather than climb a steep hill to a crowded busy parking lot at the public take-out, BTI’s rafting customers exit the river in a private area and are offered a UTV ride back to the BTI shuttle.

Give your Dad the gift of a great experience this Father’s Day. Call 1-877-RAFT-BTI for reservations.

All rafters must be at least 5 years and 50 lbs.  or more.

Also, glass bottles are stricly prohibited on the water. There is a possibility of up to a $500 dollar fine from the Department of Natural Resources, which patrols the water regularly. Please DO NOT BRING GLASS, OF ANY KIND, ON THE WATER!!!