Boat rental at Washington Sailing Marina

One way to brave the rapids is the Canaan Valley Resort's packages for the beginner or expert biker and whitewater rafter. A whitewater rafting trip on the Cheat River and mountain bike ride through the Monogahela National Forest surrounds you with the best nature has to offer. www.canaanresort.com

View Beautiful Rock Creek Park by Horseback - DC's only full-service equestrian facility. Rock Creek Park Horse Center is a duty authorized concession of Rock Creek Park National Park Services US Department of the Interior. It is open to the public six days a week. Trail rides available five days a week. www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com

Bike D.C.! The Washington Sailing Marina offers bicycle rentals all year long. The marina is located along the Mount Vernon Bike Trail. A twelve-mile ride south will take you right up to the front doors at George Washington's Mount Vernon home, while a six mile ride north across the Memorial Bridge will put you at the foot of the Washington Monument. www.washingtonsailingmarina.com