Family Rafting Trips

In Ohiopyle State Park, there are number of different rafters you will see on the Lower Youghiogheny. Everything from people on family rafting trips, to people renting personal paddle boats and duckies and.... ducks?!?!

One of our photographers snapped this picture of a momma duck taking her ducklings (and friends?) up the river. These aren't your ordinary run-of-the-mill ducks, these are rough, rugged, and just generally awesome river ducks.

These little guys will swim upstream through the rapids and even under the water. They do pretty much everything a rafter will do, even catching eddies!

So next time you are in the area and are doing some Ohiopyle rafting, if you pay attention and are lucky, you might even see some ducks on the river. Just remember to respect the wildlife!

Here in Ohiopyle State Park, people will venture down the Lower Yough in a variety of watercrafts. Whether it's a group of friends going on a good ol' fashioned Pennsylvania raft rental or a family taking inflatable kayaks for a spin on one of our guided raft trips, there are plenty of ways to to customize your family vacation or weekend getaway!

The guides that work at White Water Adventurers are so experienced, they don't even need rafts! So what are you waiting for? Come visit Ohiopyle State Park and go rafting, and who knows, you may even witness a guide walk on water!

Featured in Friday June 25th issue of the USA Today, is our very own Youghiogheny River. Listed as one of the Top Family Vacation spots for rafting in the Country! Ohiopyle State Park features Rafting Guided Trips for everybody, from the Novice to the Expert. From Class I to Class 5 Rafting, we got it all here, but don't take it from us! Listen to the to U.S Rafting Association President Tim Brink who says, "The nearby town of Ohiopyle just oozes river culture." While we agree here at White Water Adventurers, we also like to state that oozing river culture sounds like we don't take care of our personal hygiene, and we assure you, we do, most of us anyways.

With Father's Day right around the corner, I'm sure there are many of you out there that are still not sure what to get for your pop. Will you get him a new pair of camoflage boots that will wear out in a couple of months? Or maybe a Sports Illustrated subscription that he will never read? Have you thought about taking him on a family vacation?

Well, here at Whitewater Adventurers, we offer rafting trips that your fathers or dads, or whatever you like to call your old man, will enjoy.

Whether he's interested in renting a raft or duckie and going down the Middle Yough (Class 1-2), or going on one of our guide-escorted trips on the Lower Yough (Class 3-4), we have something that he will love. We also have mountain bikes and cruisers available if your family just wants to check out all the sights of Ohiopyle. We even do fully guided trips on the Upper Yough! (Class 5 Rafting)

The beautiful Ohiopyle State Park is warming up and starting to become the place to visit this Father's Day, so make sure you make your reservations ahead of time!

Here in Ohiopyle State Park, there are all sorts of adventures for everyone. Whether you are looking at guided family raft trip or conquering the Lower Yough on your own, there is something for you. Will you do some Ohiopyle rafting? Or are you interested in Class 5 rafting in Friendsville, Maryland? Or maybe just a bike ride to enjoy the State Park and river? Whatever you choose, you are bound to have a fun family vacation.

Turns out Cyndi Lauper was half right. Guys wanna have fun too!

Memorial day weekend has come and gone, so summer has offically started here in Ohiopyle State Park. Ohiopyle has Rafting near Pittsburgh, and is close enough to offer DC weekend trips, on the powerful Youghigheny river. As you can tell by the picture, our guides, especially Zane here, have been anxiously awaiting the warm weather. If you're looking for I, II, III, IV, or even Class 5 rafting, we offer it all here at Ohiopyle State Park, the top family vacation spot in Southwestern Pennslyvania.  

 




A lot of people enjoy rafting in Ohiopyle for a fun family vacation, but not everybody has the time to a do a full 3-5 hour trip. Well fear not, there is a trip for you! The first mile and a half of the Lower Yough makes up a section of the river called "The Loop." And even though it is only a mile and a half, this section is filled with thrills!  If you would like to go on a guided tour and just do " The Loop " no problem just let us know.
Or  you can still rent a 4 or 6 person raft, inflatable kayak, or a personal paddle boat. The Loop takeout leads you to the bike trail, which allows you to transport your craft of choice back to us.

The greatest thing about the Loop is that it can be completed in 30-45 minutes! Many people will go on the Loop 2 or 3 times. So if you are just now deciding on going on a last minute family rafting trip, coming up for the day from Pittsburgh or DC, check out the Loop if you are pressed for time!

Here at White Water Adventurers, we strive to provide a fun family vacation for everyone. Whether you are interested in renting a raft or going on one of our guided raft trips, or going for some class 4-class 5 rafting on the Upper Yough, there is always something to try. Everybody is trying to jump on at the last second!

However, our trips do fill up quick so it is best to make a reservation as soon as possible.
Whether you are on a DC weekend trip, or even if you live in Ohiopyle State Park, make a reservation, jump in a raft and experience some good ol' Ohiopyle rafting!

With the weather warming up, everbody is running, and slithering, to Ohiopyle State Park. Everybody (or snake) wants a piece of the action. There isn't any other type of fun activity like an Ohiopyle rafting vacation!

One of our photographers snapped a pic of this beautiful snake enjoying the sun for his very own family vacation. Whether you are interested in enjoying the sun, checking out the wonderful forests or planning to do some Ohiopyle rafting, there is always something to do.



Here at Whitewater Adventurers, we offer the very best guided raft trips and unguided raft rentals. So crawl on out of your cave and have a great family vacation trip and create your own personal white water adventure!

With the weather getting warmer and warmer, you can almost smell summer coming. And with summer coming, that means its time for family vacation getaways. These trips can either be a great time or a terrible ride with your kids or siblings. To make the best out of your family vacation, whether you're rafting guided trips, going hiking, or just chilling at the beach, you need some music to accompany you for the good times. So this summer if you need some jams, here are some of our current favorite bands to check out.

Write This Down is a new up and coming band that you should keep your eye on. With some hard guitar riffs and catchy vocals, this is one band you will want to accompany you during and after your family vacation trips.

If you're a fan of classic rock (cowbells included) then you might want to check out The Classic Crime. Their third album Vagabonds proves that sophistication isn't always necessary. The perfect example is the song Solar Powered Life. The song states that all you need to have a good time is some fun in the sun. The song could very well be an anthem about Ohiopyle State Park, because I will definitely be having a good time white water rafting, and then rocking out to some sweet summer jams.

Here at White Water Adventurers we love to introduce young children to rafting.The Middle Yough is the perfect place. For children as young as 5 can start on the Middle Yough. They get a chance to see what White Water rafting is all about, to use the paddle to move their boats down river and swim right in the river.The Middle has the the best scenery that you can enjoy while rafting in Ohiopyle State Park. This is one of the the Top Family Vacation spots around the area.

While on the Middle Yough you may see ducks swimming along with you, even deer come down for a drink as you pass by, While you are on your tour you may even see a large and loud.....Train. You will see this river right, and you will see one or two pass you by as you paddle down.

For a Fun Family Rafting trips  consider the Middle Yough, not only for the young but even for the older ones in your family. We have inflatables which are like kayaks, but they are open you are not closed in so you have no worries of trying to roll over. If you flip or fall out you  just climb back in.

You can go on the Middle yough with a guided tour or you can rent the equipment and go it alone. On our guided tour we will show you the best path to paddle down we provide the guide staff to help you enjoy the best rafting trip you can experience. If you feel adventurous and go it alone that is fine pack your own lunch and drinks and enjoy the day, there are plenty of sandy beaches to pull your raft into. Stop and enjoy with your family what Ohiopyle has to offer.

Coming soon to near by Ohiopyle State Park Nemacolin WoodlandsResort and Spa is putting in a zip line. Nemacolin is about 10 minutes away from white water rafting. Plan your trip on the lower yough class 3 and 4 river, our most popular Ohiopyle Rafting Trips. Taking a Family Vacation try the Middle Yough for those with younger children. For a nice relaxing day and the best scenery you will find in the state park. Not to mention the best place for fishing.Go for the White Water Rafting get wet, then go for the air and try the zip line.

Well Ohiopyle is a little cold today with it being only 38 degrees and a little windy. That did not stop the few people who made a get away from the city. The couple had planed on a quick trip to Ohiopyle State Park, but then discovered us and came white water rafting. This DC weekend trip was a great and easy trip they said, it only took a few hours to get here and they did not have to worry about the crazy traffic they encounter in DC. They not only had a blast today in the cold but they are also planning their next Pennsylvania White Water Rafting vacation now.

Our season has officially started so don't be the last to book your fun family vacation white water rafting. If that is not your cup of tea you should check out our bike rentals along the Lower Yough as well as the Middle Yough. See you on the river, to book your trip give one of our office girls a call 1800 -WWA-RAFT ( 992-7238).

Some People think Ohiopyle might be a "ghost town" this time of year because it is just to darn cold to be out there on there river. Well last weekend i have some family come in from out of town, I wanted to show them around and also still have some fun. Believe me Ohiopyle State Park is packed full of activities and family fun all winter long. Our first adventure was hiking down to the wonderful cucumber falls located right outside of Ohiopyle. This was great to see with all of the snow and ice.


Our next stop after this was up to Sugar loaf which is the road heading towards our class 1and 2 river, the Middle yough. This is a great family vacation spot for all ages. We got kind of side tracked while heading to the river on this snowy day, we stopped at one of the many spots along the road and headed for a few hours on the cross country ski trails.This was alot of fun especially for the new timers we had along with us. After spending some time here we finally made it back to Ohiopyle to the local pub for some refreshments and to warm up. This is where we talked about how great the ohiopyle rafting is going to be this summer from all the winter melt.

So before planning your summer vacation to an over crowded beach, check out this beautiful area and plan your family vacation. See you this summer.

Here at White Water Adventurers our season is coming to an end . As we see the leaves change so quickly, from the brilliant green to the wonderful fall colors of reds and yellows to the bright orange. Ohiopyle State Park is not quite at its peak yet ,however soon we will be there. We have a few trips left be run on the
lower Yough. This time of the year makes the best for Pennsylvania Rafting in Ohiopyle, not only to enjoy time with family and friends but to see Autumn come alive in Ohiopyle State Park. Come take a walk with your kids or significant other, rent a bike and ride the trials along the river. The mass colors of Ohiopyle will not last long.Set aside some time, this weekend come to Pennsylvania and enjoy what nature has to offer.

Summer is coming to an end with a blast of heat! So why not squeeze one last minute family vacation in and come to ohiopyle state park. This weekend is the 11th annual over the falls festival where you will be able to see experienced kayakers paddle over the 18 foot water fall right in the heart of the Ohiopyle State Park. We also have rafting near Pittsburgh which is great for you Steeler fans! Other event features include the Falls Under Lights, Town Party, Live Music (Weedhawks), Silent Auction and food booths. For more information on the falls festival visit www.fallsrace.com.
So come take your kids white water rafting or hiking and enjoy the many activities that will be going on over the weekend.

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Who says we can't play in the rain? These girls seem to be having a great time and even though this weekend looks to be a little damp, we are bringing the heat. We want you to come and play in the rain with us in the Ohiopyle State Park. A white water rafting expedition is a great family fun vacation when its going to be raining. We want you to come and enjoy our white water rafting guided trips on one of our rivers.A great family rafting trip would be on the middle yough, or for you adventure seekers check out our class 5 rafting. Since our rafting is near Pittsburgh you city folks wont have an excuse to not be outside. So come visit us and go rafting in Ohiopyle,Pa.