Jetboat Exploration Of The Potomac And Shenandoah Rivers At Harper's Ferry West Virginia

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  • Harpers Ferry is a National Historical park located at the confluence of The Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. In this video, I jetboat up the Potomac from the Point of Rocks, Maryland, to the base of the falls at Dam Number Three just past Harpers Ferry; the dam feeds the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which parallels the Potomac River for approximately 180 miles. On the journey, I saw wildlife and cruised through some Class III rapids. I also traveled up the Shenandoah River to a point where the rocks became too shallow and numerous to continue.
    As always this is a how to metal detecting outdoor adventure vlog that is family friendly and hopefully a fun video.
    About Aquachigger:
    I like to make videos that promote my lifestyle of outdoor adventure, metal detecting, yapping, searching for river treasure, SCUBA diving, exploring abandoned places, hiking, caving, caring for animals and pets, and observing the things outdoors that often go unnoticed. I keep my UA-cam "Aquachigger" channel family-friendly and hope you subscribe if you like my style.
    I hope to see you guys out there!
    #chiggsarmy #aquachigger #garrett
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  • @aquachigger
    @aquachigger  18 днів тому +34

    Another Jetboat ride, this time up the Potomac River to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. I hope you enjoy it!
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    • @billwright9685
      @billwright9685 18 днів тому +2

      Cool ride Chigg

    • @radrob4403
      @radrob4403 17 днів тому

      At 9:00 in the video where the stone pillars are in the river it seems like a good place to metal detect and look for artifacts. People could have been standing on top of the bridge and thrown stuff off in the old days down river with the current.

    • @slimwantedman6694
      @slimwantedman6694 17 днів тому +1

      Loved it...

    • @SuperNetSpyder
      @SuperNetSpyder 17 днів тому

      Man, I love living a larger life by watching what you do. Some day I'll get out there...

    • @BruceGordon925
      @BruceGordon925 17 днів тому +1

      @@radrob4403 He's done snorkling right in that area. It is National Park (No detecting)

  • @OldButStillKicking
    @OldButStillKicking 17 днів тому +14

    Thanks for the ride while I'm still "kicking". I always appreciate a ride on the Potomac in the Jetboat with my favorite UA-camr!

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  15 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much for the donation!

  • @tallSycamore
    @tallSycamore 17 днів тому +15

    My pop was a WWII combat veteran. I think the only time he felt truly free of his memories was when he was flying down the Potomac river in his beat-up bass boat. He used to take me for rides. It was awesome!

  • @Gemturbo
    @Gemturbo 17 днів тому +9

    Thank you for the lovely boat ride. The sky looked so beautiful against the greens of the trees. Definitely beautiful country over there.

  • @JustAnotherTP
    @JustAnotherTP 17 днів тому +6

    I always enjoy it when you take us for a ride in the Jetboat! You get lots of grins per mile with that ride. I'd never see so much of the Potomac without your videos. Thanks as always, Beau.

  • @terryratcliffe4083
    @terryratcliffe4083 17 днів тому +10

    I loved visiting Harper’s Ferry. So much history!

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 17 днів тому +11

    11:20 Samquinch sunbathing behind you on a rock!!!

  • @olafvidar9315
    @olafvidar9315 17 днів тому +4

    Awesome video! Chigg is a good driver!

  • @marthapatebell1040
    @marthapatebell1040 17 днів тому +13

    I remember you and that rabied beaver! Scary! You scare me Chig, with you flying down that river! I bet your wife gets 'chilled' watching you! LOL..Be safe!

    • @philipCallicoat
      @philipCallicoat 14 днів тому

      That's the beaver who hates two legged birch trees 😂... Truthfully , I can be thankful that the medical world has developed a way to treat rabies effectively....We would be missing you terrible 😔... I too have had an encounter with an insane beaver!!!! Her name is Jannell.... she was not in the mood for getting along with ni...🤕 Ah love 😘,!!!!

  • @edhughes8262
    @edhughes8262 17 днів тому +4

    I’ve been in a jet boat fishing the Susquehanna River for smallmouth and being able to go where propellers can’t is a big plus. Thanks for the ride along and for taking us by the scene of your attack. I don’t know anyone who’s been tackled and mauled by a rabied beaver while hunting and lived, except you. Looking forward to PawPaw munching season in Aug/Sept. Happy hunting.

  • @mikemaxwell2591
    @mikemaxwell2591 17 днів тому +5

    Just love that river corvette of yours. Always appreciate the ride. Be well.

  • @Yinzzy656
    @Yinzzy656 17 днів тому +5

    Thanks Chigg, love ya....
    And yeeees i remember the video of that beaver. Crazy.
    Lastly, when you do decide to fish, please include it..
    Thanks buddy.

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  17 днів тому +3

      I did but forgot my hat cam. Caught a bunch.

  • @ANOTHERMFER
    @ANOTHERMFER 17 днів тому +6

    I remember u years ago and u seem so much more happier now nice to see i hope life is going in a good direction much love ❤

  • @markkenowski1779
    @markkenowski1779 18 днів тому +5

    Appreciate the personal protective vest!

  • @nancycolegrove2715
    @nancycolegrove2715 17 днів тому +3

    Beautiful scenery

  • @dougsnyder8963
    @dougsnyder8963 17 днів тому +2

    Wow! That is one little bad ass boat Chigg. What a blast that thing has be. That thing really scoots. 👍 Thanks for the great video.

  • @konstantinder9262
    @konstantinder9262 17 днів тому +6

    Це моя мрія: лодка, металошукач, вудочка та вільний час!!!

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  17 днів тому +4

      Сподіваюся, ваше бажання здійсниться. Слава Україні

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 17 днів тому +5

    That was so cool Chigg , loved it. Family use to go around there back in the sixties. What a beautiful day and adventure, thank you. 👍

  • @edcgearpocketknife
    @edcgearpocketknife 17 днів тому +3

    I love that boat. That thing can go anywhere

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 17 днів тому +3

    Awesome a Chigg-otomac boat ride. 👍👍👍

  • @dirtclodmetaldetecting
    @dirtclodmetaldetecting 17 днів тому +4

    Looks like a lot of fun!

  • @richardklapka5147
    @richardklapka5147 17 днів тому +4

    Chig, I was running that video like a nascar "Crank it up" sooo cool! You know i love that boat!! Do it buddy, Rk.

  • @user-gu4cc3ib6c
    @user-gu4cc3ib6c 17 днів тому +1

    "Beaver bite hole"...Ha ha ha! Chigg, there are times that you amaze me......Lead on!!

  • @davew4247
    @davew4247 17 днів тому +3

    Now I wanna jet boat!

  • @kathyscheiman2715
    @kathyscheiman2715 17 днів тому +3

    I so want to be on that river. I love the water

  • @RobbieRayner-tb7ey
    @RobbieRayner-tb7ey 17 днів тому +2

    Good evening sir. Awesome getting to ride with you. Almost fell off the couch when we got in the rapids! Lol Enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright392 17 днів тому +2

    Sweet little boat!

  • @sheila9358
    @sheila9358 14 днів тому

    I appreciate when you explain the history of the area

  • @docneuro4500
    @docneuro4500 17 днів тому

    Beautiful! I used to live in Maryland and always enjoyed going down to the Potomac to hike the the old C&O Canal Towpath. Also enjoyed visiting Harper’s Ferry and hiking in that area, too. Lovely part of the country.

  • @Yellow.Dog.
    @Yellow.Dog. 16 днів тому +1

    I think that deer had a surprise when the Chig showed up!

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. 17 днів тому +1

    Really beautiful there

  • @TGSureal
    @TGSureal 17 днів тому +2

    Maybe an idea to throw a hand winch, a couple D rings, and a couple straps in the boat, and you could rig something up to pull it out if you run aground near trees.

  • @dailydoseofnews4828
    @dailydoseofnews4828 16 днів тому +1

    That's cool

  • @jskjsk3986
    @jskjsk3986 17 днів тому +1

    Confluence, good word. Beautiful area there.

  • @user-so1mv9po2f
    @user-so1mv9po2f 17 днів тому +1

    It takes experience and good eye sight to read the river going at light speed. Been paddling white water for 50+

  • @rickyb2200
    @rickyb2200 17 днів тому +1

    Thanks again for the Boat ride I Loved it, Thanks Chigg.

  • @QuestForDetails
    @QuestForDetails 17 днів тому +1

    the Beaver Bite Hole , sounds like a Name For A Sleazy bar : )

  • @Quantrills.Raiders
    @Quantrills.Raiders 17 днів тому +1

    the large islands of trees by the bridge @4:48 are old foundations of a bridge that stonewall jackson blew up during the civil war. I camped near here on the fourth of july about a decade ago, harpers ferry is probably my favorite place on the entire eastern united states, lots of history

  • @OneRoomSchoolHouse
    @OneRoomSchoolHouse 17 днів тому +1

    "That's where I got bit in the butt by a beaver!" love it

  • @livewire4495
    @livewire4495 16 днів тому +1

    Awesome Ride!😎

  • @OutLan
    @OutLan 17 днів тому +1

    You are my spirit animal ☺️

  • @lolAnnMarie182
    @lolAnnMarie182 17 днів тому +2

    I’ve lived in WV my entire life and I’m pretty sure you’ve explored more of my home state than I ever have.

  • @pamelawooten3251
    @pamelawooten3251 17 днів тому

    Love your boat, Chigg! Harper's Ferry is so nice. I bet there is some good fishing there. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Dirkdaring44
    @Dirkdaring44 17 днів тому +1

    I live near(ish) you by the Potomac, every time I see your jet boat videos I keep saying to myself "I gotta get me one of those!"

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 17 днів тому +1

    I remember that video!

  • @KevinSmith-yh6tl
    @KevinSmith-yh6tl 17 днів тому +1

    GREAT SHOE! 👍

  • @infigrins
    @infigrins 18 днів тому +2

    Goid stuff chig

  • @christopherbraiden6713
    @christopherbraiden6713 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the ride Chigg it's really awesome too e able too go through at that speed. I remember the beaver when it bit your bum and you having the jab!!😎🐓🐓🐓🐓🇬🇧🇺🇦

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  15 днів тому +1

      I remember... it was a jerk.

  • @stevebroadway3713
    @stevebroadway3713 15 днів тому

    Thanks shareing! Enjoyed watching.

  • @petercalderwood2876
    @petercalderwood2876 17 днів тому +2

    Chigg McQueen!

    • @GreetingsFromNY
      @GreetingsFromNY 17 днів тому

      More like Chick Hicks… Kachigga, Kachigga!🤣

  • @stevelaconte8802
    @stevelaconte8802 17 днів тому +2

    Just going between those rocks would make me nervous

  • @LeesaDeAndrea
    @LeesaDeAndrea 16 днів тому

    Thanks for the ride

  • @donniehodge2548
    @donniehodge2548 17 днів тому +1

    Another good one chigg👍🇺🇲

  • @johnwillis12454
    @johnwillis12454 17 днів тому +2

    If I'm not mistaken, the beaver attack site is marked with a plaque and listed in the registry of historical places !

  • @dirtslingerx
    @dirtslingerx 17 днів тому

    11:28 fish jump behind you . Great vid

  • @jonnycarrick7552
    @jonnycarrick7552 17 днів тому

    Always love to see a new chig video, looking great chig when you coming back to the UK 🎉

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 17 днів тому

    Beautiful views along the river -- have never seen that area from that perspective! Hey -- get one of those real strong 'magnet fishing' magnets and 'troll' it behind your jetboat along the river and see what you get!

  • @rockycanyonchorin
    @rockycanyonchorin 17 днів тому

    Excellent side adventure to your normal great treasure hunting videos. I suspect the views on the beaver bite video are about to go up....made me look it up.. somehow in my many hours of binging your content I missed that one.👍👍👍

  • @OnCloud108
    @OnCloud108 17 днів тому

    Hahaha what an awesome video chig, thanks!

  • @dennismorris3254
    @dennismorris3254 17 днів тому

    Man IL love it its a break from hunting

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 17 днів тому

    11:26 The Loch Ness Monster right behind you Chig!!!

  • @kickapootrackers7255
    @kickapootrackers7255 17 днів тому +1

    Your crazy but i like you
    Thanks Man🤝😁

  • @user-kn4rf2ly3q
    @user-kn4rf2ly3q 16 днів тому

    6 minutes of boat riding and nothing else, enjoy

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 17 днів тому

    Harper's Ferry is a famous place!

  • @user-eo5jk4yd2s
    @user-eo5jk4yd2s 17 днів тому

    Suzanne: I saw a fish jump behind you when you were talking to us.

  • @cindyriviera6455
    @cindyriviera6455 17 днів тому

    Beautiful river tour.

  • @user-Icicleandfireball
    @user-Icicleandfireball 18 днів тому +1

    27th like, good friday evening, chigg

  • @JustPlainSteve5372
    @JustPlainSteve5372 17 днів тому +1

    Didn't have to hold my breath, but I do get motion-sickness

  • @maarten.dejong
    @maarten.dejong 17 днів тому

    The very parts of the river I used to frequent... My Dad was a Dutch diplomat in the 90s while living in Bethesda, MD. I paddled the mentioned parts of the river, in canoe and kayak, many-a-time. Good times!

  • @vito336
    @vito336 17 днів тому

    Out here in Oakland, we have the Pacific, and San Francisco Bay, but we don’t have rivers or creeks like this. I, of course, look at the land and can easily see large numbers of men in uniforms. Did those men, 160-some years ago see those woods and the rocks in the river? Yep.

  • @eastside907ak9
    @eastside907ak9 17 днів тому

    Damn beavers

  • @tripljax3563
    @tripljax3563 17 днів тому

    Get u sum!!

  • @SuperNetSpyder
    @SuperNetSpyder 17 днів тому

    Chigg is literally driving one of those Ukrainian "Sea Baby" things LOL

  • @stevecray8282
    @stevecray8282 17 днів тому

    Flat out down rock debris filled rivers without checking the lay of the land is a recipie for disaster. Rolling that dice brother 🤔🙏🏻

  • @wvbygraceofgod5508
    @wvbygraceofgod5508 15 днів тому

    Man I would love to have one those jet boats to go up the Guyandotte

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner 17 днів тому

    theres needs to be a historic plaque at the bite site 😊😅🤣

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman6694 17 днів тому

    Good evening from Southeast South Dakota

  • @Nova350
    @Nova350 16 днів тому +1

    As always loved the video did you catch any fish on the way back

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  15 днів тому +1

      I did, but forgot my hat cam.

  • @TheRooster1122
    @TheRooster1122 17 днів тому

    CHIG, Funny you mention having to get Rabbi shots, in 1968 I was sleeping in a tent and, my buddies dog kicked up a couple rats that were under a shed well, the rats ran up the tent and fell through the canvas that was rotted,, and, landed on my face & one rat had bite me real bad went to the Dr. where they cultured the wound to find out the rat’s were rabid and, had to receive some 12 shots in my stomach remember that well it was not pleasant.!!

  • @shawnnorrell1686
    @shawnnorrell1686 14 днів тому

    I’m curious about the rabid beaver. Can I see this episode? That sounds like something that would happen to me 👍😎👍Happy Trials 🇺🇸

  • @oldbamadirt2148
    @oldbamadirt2148 17 днів тому +1

    Dont Tell My Wife I Have Ben Playing In The Water.

  • @In.Cognito.Metal.Detecting
    @In.Cognito.Metal.Detecting 16 днів тому

    I think a Harpers ferry quarter on Wednesday lol

  • @wvjj7046
    @wvjj7046 17 днів тому

    One of the islands there used to have an amusement park on it

  • @dabprod
    @dabprod 17 днів тому

    Now I have to go look-up River Rat jet boats. lol

  • @michaelbishop6831
    @michaelbishop6831 18 днів тому

    We dumped a canoe in that shallow section years ago. Nice trip Chig!

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  18 днів тому

      Lose any gear? ;)

    • @michaelbishop6831
      @michaelbishop6831 17 днів тому

      @@aquachigger just a few empty beer cans The girl on the bow of the old Grumman just wouldn’t paddle!

    • @mikechubet4375
      @mikechubet4375 17 днів тому

      Wow a Grumman they don’t make boats like that anymore! Have a 12’ Grumman John boat with a old 8hp evinrude, my little skinny ass on it will keep up with bass boats

  • @5.56Media
    @5.56Media 17 днів тому

    Harpers Ferry ... watch out for falling troll trains.

  • @BruceGordon925
    @BruceGordon925 17 днів тому

    Only a matter of time before you cut a hole thru the bottom. I bet there's areas you get thru with 4 inchs of water.

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 17 днів тому

    Was that a bobcat or mountain lion running across just before you had to put the emergency brakes on?
    Where’s the ferry in Harper’s Ferry?

  • @westcoast8562
    @westcoast8562 17 днів тому

    SAFETY CUNCIL SAYS THAT YOU Should get a PFD that will keep you alive in an emergency or if you get knocked out and ejected from your watercraft

  • @CalebNomar
    @CalebNomar 17 днів тому

    Have you ever found anything civil war or revolutionary war related in the river near harpers ferry? I need to visit Harpers ferry at some point.

  • @rachaelleann9847
    @rachaelleann9847 17 днів тому

    ahh lol its not funny , but I do remember the rabid beaver video, I thought that looked familiar lol

  • @user-ri4hu2ul2x
    @user-ri4hu2ul2x 17 днів тому

    Hi Chig, you keep mentioning Harper's valley and I can remember a song from the early 60s about the Harper's valley PTA. Is this the same place, and do you know why they sang about it? JMK FROM THE UK 👌👍

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 17 днів тому

    0:02 -- Bigfoot!!!

  • @vickykirts7956
    @vickykirts7956 17 днів тому

    Do log jams by the bridge pylons get cleared up or are they left for the next flood?

  • @OGBobby420
    @OGBobby420 14 днів тому

    Hey Chigg, were you in Monterey Virginia last week, this past Saturday to be exact, the 8th I believe it was? I saw somebody in a green dodge pickup truck and the guy looked like you. I wanted to come over to say something but didn’t. I was down that way to visit a family member, it was a beautiful area. If that was or wasn’t you please let me know. I’m curious if it was you.

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  14 днів тому

      Nah, wasn't me this time. I drive a green F-350. But if you do see me, say hello. I'd like that.

  • @basilkey2949
    @basilkey2949 17 днів тому +1

    I'm sure you have told this before. How fast does it go with just you in it?

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  17 днів тому

      Speedometer says 50, but I don't know how accurate it is.

  • @michaelrawles1487
    @michaelrawles1487 17 днів тому +1

    How fast will it go

  • @edcgearpocketknife
    @edcgearpocketknife 17 днів тому +1

    How far can you travel on a tank of gas ?

  • @henrybucki7813
    @henrybucki7813 17 днів тому

    beaver bite hole .

  • @TinkeringPaul
    @TinkeringPaul 17 днів тому

    How fast can you get that boat going WOT on flat water?