The holiday weekend is approaching fast, what are you going to do for your family vacation?
Come visit Ohiopyle State Park! There is plenty of water to raft on, and a number of sights to see.
If you have the entire family with you, then what better way to spend the day, then to take the youngsters out on the the Middle Youghiogheny! You can take a raft, personal paddle boat, or an inflatable kayak (pictured here).
The Middle Yough offers accesible rapids on a scenic trip lasting 11 miles. Whether you take a guided tour or just rent the equipment and go on your own, it's the perfect family family vacation trip.
Over the past week or so, we have gotten a decent bit of rain here in Ohiopyle State Park. While some people are rafting on the Youghiogheny, you might be stuck on land wondering what to do. Well, I'm here to help you guys out.
There are a number of trails in the area, accesible to both hiking and biking. After a nice rain, it's always relaxing to take a journey on one. You never know what you might see!
After snappping some pics of rafters shooting the rapids on the Lower Yough, our photographer took this beautiful shot. The recent rains created the perfect opportunity for an incredible image.
If you are interested in checking out the trails, you can find more information at the Ohiopyle State Park official website:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ohiopyle.aspx
It's hot. Unbearably hot. The humidity is through the roof. You're laying around inside your house and bored outta' your mind.
What's a person to do?
Plan an Ohiopyle Rafting trip! With 3 different sections to raft on, there is guaranteed to be a trip ideal for you.
If you have children ages 5-11 on your fun family vacation, then the Middle Yough is perfect. With it's Class I-II rapids, everyone will get a taste of whitewater rafting.
Want something more adventurous? Check out the Lower Yough (our most popular trip!). Class III-IV rapids provide a fun favorite of our guests. Perfect for newcomers and advanced rafters. Raft it once, and you'll be hooked for life!
For the most experienced thrillseekers, the Upper Yough should give you the adrenaline you crave. Class V rapids will provide the thrill of your life.
If interested in booking any of these trips, give us a call at 1-800-WWA-RAFT (992-7238)!
The summer heatwave is here. Record highs are being set across the nation, and what better way to keep cool than to go on a family rafting trip!
The Lower Youghiogheny, located here in Ohiopyle State park, is the perfect trip for family vacation getaway. With 7.5 miles of class III/IV rapids, you are guaranteed to get wet. Its the perfect way to cool off!
If you want something a little more leisurely, then check out the Middle Yough. Starting upstream, just out of Ohiopyle State Park, you'll float down 11 miles of class I/II rapids. Whether you take a raft, personal paddle boat, or duckies, there are a number of spots where you can get wet or jump out and take a swim.
Our trips fill up quick, so don't wait, give us a call and reserve your rafting trip now! You'll be the coolest people around.
Memorial weekend is just around the corner and what are you're plans? Why not have an adventure this weekend and book an amazing family vacation with White Water Adventurers here in Ohiopyle State Park.
Picture this: You and your family smiling and laughing, while white water rafting down the mighty Youghiogheny River! Then after your day on the water, you are relaxing in your room at the Yough Plaza Motel. Then for breakfast, stop by our Coffee Shop located at 6 Negley Street, and after that renting bikes and exploring the Yough River Trails.
What could be better than that? So, come spend your Memorial Day Weekend here with us at White Water Adventurers, where the weather is great, the scenery beautiful and the staff is the friendliest in town!
HIGH WATER 10+
NORMAL LEVEL
Due to flash flooding and thunderstorms within the Ohiopyle State Park the Lower Youghiogheny River is moving quite fast and is really something to see. The rocks and boulders on The Lower Yough that usually appear out of nowhere are just that, nowhere to be seen completely submersed at this time. It has been a long time that the water levels have been this high in Ohiopyle State Park. Rest assured they are falling and will be back to normal soon.
Looking to hike in Ohiopyle, Pa? There are so many hiking trials not only in Ohiopyle, you will find many surrounding the State park as well. The trails in Ohiopyle are not only for the beginner hiker, there are many advanced and difficult trails in the area. Some of the hiking trails will follow right along the river where you can watch Family rafting trips right along the Middle Yough. To the Guided Rafting trips on the more advanced, Lower Yough river.
Looking for a shuttle service?.... We offer pick up or drop off service to the Hiking and biking trials in the area. Call us at 1.800.992.7238 and we can arrange shuttle service for you.
We are often ask, do we raft if it rains? Well we also will raft in the snow. This was the first trip of the season and the night before we had received a few inches of snow. This did not stop this group. They were so excited to raft, the snow was the last thing on their minds. These guys were a group from IUP ( on spring break ) and they told us, they are hockey players so this had no impact on them. White water rafting is what they wanted to do that day no matter what.
Welcome to the first of March. We actually saw our first robin of the spring in Ohiopyle this morning! To honor the "return of the robins" book your family vacation trip to Ohiopyle State Park today and receive 10% off any of our white water or lodging services. Offer valid March 1, 2011 only. Mention "the robins" to receive your discount.
Speaking of spring, which means rafting season in Ohiopyle-eze, visit Jim at our booth at the Maryland Home and Garden Show this upcoming Sat & Sun in Timonium, MD. Stop by to say hello, stay and chat for a spell, and get some great information on DC weekend trips to Ohiopyle.
He'll be passing out coupons with great discounts for your next family vacation getaway. Guests are always amazed at the beauty of our mountains. They make the ultimate backyard garden. Plenty of green trees, clear water and fresh mountain air.
Ohiopyle's Winterfest Event, to be held on Saturday February 5, 2011 from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm, is the perfect family vacation getaway to combat the winter blahs. Check out the scheduled activities at
www.friendsofohiopyle.info. Come up for a day of fun in the snow, then tuck in at the Yough Plaza Motel for the night before heading back home. Rooms and suites are still available.
If you're looking for a peaceful Valentine's Day, the Yough Plaza Motel is the perfect location for a cozy weekend. Stay in one of our comfortable rooms or suites, then enjoy the quiet of an Ohiopyle State Park winter. You can walk the snow covered trails or view the majesty of the Ohiopyle or Cucumber Falls. It's just you and the mountains and the river! It's the perfect DC weekend trip.
Mention this blog when you make your Yough Plaza Motel reservations and we'll give you 10% off the cost of your stay.
I wanted to tell of one of my favorite adventures with you.
some of the folks I work with wanted to white water raft and I set up our trip. We got there and got organized and I was in a raft with 3 other high spirited fun people. We got started and were on our way when within 6 minutes of the trip we went over a small rift and the guy to my left lost his balance falling into me and knocking me completely off the raft and as they were all laughing I was going in yelling "Thanks, Brian" and so it started. I got back in and as we traveled down the middle Yough we talked and laughed and were having a great time and as we came to the calm spots it was a contest to see which one stayed in the raft as each was pushing others out, the water was great and we had a great team building experience. When we got to the huge rock you can jump into the water from we pulled over and decided to all line up and jump bravely together there was a group watching and as we went forward I stopped, hesitated for a moment then jumped and one spectator said and I thought you were the smart one, it was fantastic to enjoy the water there, it gives you such life and excitement.
We regularly talk of that day, it brings folks together to share great times. Thanks for having a the equipment for all to rent and experience great adventures!
Guide escorted tours for Ohiopyle rafting trips at White Water Adventurers, Inc. (on the Middle Yough and Lower Yough) include a 4 to 6 person raft, paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets, a deli-style lunch, transportation back to the check-in area, and guide escorts in kayaks along with the trip (not in the raft with you).
That is your basic Ohiopyle rafting vacation. You can customize your fun family vacation in many ways.
Upgrades include: the captained raft option (a guide in the raft with you), taking a 1 or 2 person inflatable kayak instead of the raft, biking back to Ohiopyle instead of riding the bus, or for groups of 20 or more, having a BBQ/picnic after the trip.
Class 5 rafting trips on the Upper Yough include a 4 person raft (3 guests and 1 guide), paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets, transportation to the river and back to the check-in area in Ohiopyle, and lunch at our coffee shop before the trip.
The Cheat River tour includes rafts (the size depends on the water level), paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets, a deli-style lunch, transportation to the river and back to the check-in area in Ohiopyle, and guides in the raft with you.
Here at White Water Adventurers we pride ourselves on being flexible.
Under normal water conditions, our Ohiopyle rafting trips use 4 to 6 person rafts and the guides travel downriver in their own kayaks. Your fun family vacation does not need to fill a raft. We can accommodate any group size.
Smaller family rafting trips will be paired up with other rafters (This is a great way to make new friends.) or you may choose to upgrade to a 1 or 2 person inflatable kayak or personal paddle boat.
Don't worry if your family vacation group includes an odd number of persons. Rafts can have 3 or 5 persons too.
If you are looking at our captained raft option (a guide in the raft), we try to limit the raft to no more than 5 guests and the guide. Otherwise, there's not a lot of leg room.
Bottom line: It's your group. You choose how many you would like to have in the raft and who you want to sit beside. Remember, we're having FUN here!
Merry Christmas to all of the WWA staff and guests. It's definitely going to be a white Christmas here in Ohiopyle. It's been snowing every day.
Ohiopyle makes a great family vacation spot to hunt for Santa's reindeer and sleigh tracks. You can cross country ski on the bike trail, do some hiking through the the Ohiopyle State Park, or just settle into the Yough Plaza Motel and watch it snow.
Ok this is December, not even winter yet and all we have seen is snow....Great for all those skiers, where you will find most of our staff spending their winters on the slopes, cross country skiing or even running the ski lift at Seven Springs. Already I miss the sounds of the Lower Yough waters.
With Christmas just around the corner and the New Year approaching. Keep us in mind this winter, for Family Vacation trips this summer. Ohiopyle is a top family Vacation spot in the area. With so much to do and enjoy in Ohiopyle. As you try to keep warm and shovel the snow this winter...... just let it be known, we will starting up again in March and ready for another great rafting season in Pennsylvania.
It's snowing steadily in Ohiopyle State Park, PA. We are in the middle of a winter wonderland. If you're looking for a weekend trip or a quick getaway from the bustle of holiday preparations, the Yough Plaza Motel is open year round. The are no crowds and no need to hurry. Peace, quiet and snuggling (you provide the snuggle partner) are readily available.
It's not too late to order that gift certificate for a fun family vacation. Certificates can be purchased in any amount and are good for family rafting trips, class 5 rafting, biking and lodging.
It seems as though our guides are always around rafts even when they aren't working! Here, some of our staff are at a wedding taking one of our personal paddle boats to a pond to get some good photographs of the bride and groom. There weren't any rapids and they didn't even have to worry about getting wet!
While they had a good time, it certainly isn't the same as being on the Upper (Class 5 rafting) or even Ohiopyle rafting on the Lower (Class 3 rafting).
Needless to say, they are happy to be back in the area and are looking forward to more days on the river!
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!
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