Pennsylvania Rafting

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!

Rain usually dampers most people's summer plans, but not here in Ohiopyle State Park. With all this extra rain brings big water and even bigger thrills. Ohiopyle Rafting Vacations are fun, no matter the weather, we run trips through rain, thunderstorms, and even volcanic eruptions (which are rare here in South Western PA.) Whether you're looking for a mild float trip on our Middle Yough trip, a class 3/4 run on our most popular Lower Yough, or a challenging trip on our Upper Yough which is a Class 5 Rafting run, all are more fun with more water. White Water Adventurers offers the best Pennsylvania Rafting in the State. So if the rain has got you feeling blue, let us take you on an unforgettable journey down the beautiful Youghigheny, which is sure to wash away those pre summer jitters. As the fellow in the picture will tell you, with Ohiopyle Rafting, getting wet is half the fun.

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).

Back to the books!!!  Trying to study on the weekend is crazy.  Maybe a little getaway from school to clear your mind will help.  Ohiopyle has many things for you and your new or old collage buddys to do.  White water rafting is the perfect day trip from any collage in the Laurel Highlands or Southwestern Pennsylvania.  Pennsylvania white water rafting is special because you can go to one river and get many different white water rafting levels .  Just want to float and hang out with friends that you haven't seen the Middle yough is for you.  You can rent the equipment and go on your own.   (Rafting Guided trips are also avalible)  Want to get wet and wild the Lower yough class 3 and 4 rapids is just what you are looking for.  Feeling like taking a risk the Upper yough class 5 white water rafting is what you want to check out.  Ohiopyle white water rafting is a great day trip.  Camping in Ohiopyle state park is just what the doctor ordered.  Everyone needs a break from studying.  What better way then a trip to Ohiopyle state park in the Laurel Highlands.  

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.

Did that summer go fast or what? White water rafting in the great  State of Pennsylvania has been ideal. The weather has been as normal as normal can be, enough rain to keep the springs full and the rivers "rapid". If you missed summer or didn't do an Ohiopyle rafting vacation, there is still plenty of time to enjoy our scenic areas. 
If you just need a quick weekend get-a-way, try Ohiopyle whitewater rafting, biking on the G.A.P. or just relaxing!! 

So have you been missing out on summer fun and not getting to see some of the high school or college friends you had planned on? Well Ohiopyle is a great place to get the ball moving on your summer weekend getaway with those friends. Whitewater Adventurers offers you the ability to rent your own raft.

I know this sounds weird but my friends and I just wanted to take our time going down the river and catching up on old times and stories. Well I came to find out that Pennsylvania raft rentals is really not that common, because of some restrictions they put on taking your own raft down the river. My friends and I were so glad that the Ohiopyle State park lets you rent your own raft and take the challenge of guiding your self down the river. My friends and I have had so much fun rafting and hanging out in Ohiopyle that we now are going to make it our yearly outing to come back and visit and even try upper yough which is class 5 rafting. We are so excited and hope that everyone can experience the fun we had.

A big part of Ohiopyle Rafting Vacations has to do with the unique view of nature you get from a real wilderness experience that's as close as many other DC weekend trips.  

With today's Camera and dry-box technology Pennsylvania White Water Rafting can offer a perspective to photography that you will never find on a hike. 

I'm sure we don't have to tell you that it's been a rainey summer so far.  Ohiopyle Rafting is perhaps the one outdoor summer activity where we dance for rain....rain means fast water, great family adventure and lot's ofopportunitiess to get outside and see the world in a way that can't compare to another painful weekend in the suburbs.  Bring your camera;  Bring yourfamilyy & friends and come paddle the river with White WaterAdventurerss!

There are lots of choices for lodging when planning a family vacation getaway to Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania.  We would like to recommend the Yough Plaza Hotel. 

What's great about the Yough Plaza is that it's the only hotel located right in the town of Ohiopyle.  This put you in easy walking distance to white water rafting, Ohiopyle Falls, the stores and restaurants of Ohiopyle as well as all the other activities you mike want to take advantage of before or after rafting at Ohiopyle.

One of the best activities right out your front door is biking along the Great Allegheny Passage which is a beautiful ride along the Yough River both up and downstream from the main whitewater rafting area.  White Water Adventures is a great source for brand new bike rental in Ohioplyle.

I just wanted to say a little something about my family vacation to Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania. We went there just thinking the only thing there was the river and we were just planning on swimming in a calm pools there and hanging out on the rocks. Well when we got there we saw people every where on the river and on the bike trail so we decided to explore a bit.

We ended up talking to one of the locals who pointed us in the direction of White Water Adventurers. This is where we met September, she was from the area and wanted us to have a great experience in the park. She signed us up for a guided white water rafting trip on the middle yough.

I was a little nervous about taking my young kids white water rafting on the river all alone, September had Andrew jump in our raft to help us out. This was great my kids had a blast, and have not stopped talking about it since we left. Thank you to September for your help and Andrew for making this a great vacation.

I was recently on a family vacation in Colorado and we decided to go on a white water rafting expedition. We  went with Buffalo Joes White Water Rafting Company. It just so happened that our white water rafting guide was Alex. Alex is from Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania,when  we got talking  he told us when we got back home to Washington , DC we should check out the Ohiopyle State Park it was great for families and it was beatiful.
He use to be a guide there and recommended us to go rafting with White Water Adventurers. We decided to check it out a few weeks ago when we had those extremly hott days.
They had everything in that small little town that was right in the middle of the Ohiopyle State Park. My family went rafting on the Upper Yough which was the class 5 part of the river they offered. I wanted to check out the town and relax so  I rented a bike and rode on the bike trail and also had a little lunch at the coffee shop right there at white water. This was great, my family loved it and wanted to come back with their friends. I would recommened White Water Adventures to anyone, they have a friendly staff who is there to make your family vacation one to remember. 

The Great Allegheny Passage is the 150 mile system of hiking and biking trails that connect Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA. It follows the Yough river right through Ohiopyle, PA and beyond. Try out this wonderful section of the trail as it bisects the gorgeous Ohiopyle State Park. If your without a two wheeler, we have a fleet of bicycles for rent. Or take a brake from pedaling and try your hand at paddling. Join us for guided or unguided white water rafting trip.

This is Laura, one of our seasoned guides, and we like to think of her as a recycling superhero. Her powers included x-ray litter vision and a thumb that is as green as her tomato plants. Be careful to not have any polystyrene in her vicinity as it is her Kryptonite, the evil Styrofoam. Thanks to Laura we are striving to be as green as we can be. She has inspired us all to reduce waste and recycle all that we can. If you have any ideas on how we can continue to be environmentally responsible in the environmentally beautiful Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania let us know. Bring your whole family for a white water rafting vacation and witness Laura's powers that are only enhanced when on the water.

Ohiopyle State Park will have the waterfall lit up with various vibrantly colored lights on Saturday May 23rd at 8:30 PM. This is a sight you will not want to miss. Home to one of Pennsylvania's most spectacular waterfalls, Ohiopyle is a great place to spend your holiday weekend. For a unique perspective of the falls reserve your spot on a guided tour of the lower Yough river, which starts just below the falls. Or rent equipment to find your own way down the river. Either will produce a fun filled day and white water rafting memories that last a lifetime.

  

One of these seats will lead to excitement and adrenaline pumping fun. (*Hint* it does not involve TLC's "What not to Wear")  Choose your adventure. Our base is in Ohiopyle, just over an hour from Pittsburgh. Plan your rafting vacation with us and explore the Laural Highlands of SW Pennsylvania.

Take advantage of the spring water levels and book your white water rafting trip with us.We are located in Ohiopyle Pennsylvania which lies between two incredibly beautiful sections of the Youghiogheny river. I've listed the average and maximum gradient changes to the 4 sections of rivers that we offer guided trips down to demonstrate some of the technical differences among these classic white water rivers.
 

                                        Avg. Feet/Mile       Max. Feet/Mile
Middle Yough (II)                        11 f/m                    20 f/m
Lower Yough (III)                        25 f/m                    45 f/m
Cheat River Canyon (III-IV)          25 f/m                     40 f/m
Upper Yough (IV-V)                    52 f/m                    100f/m          

Life is clearly in full swing this spring here in the Laurel Highlands of southwest PA. The copious amount of rain fall has not only turned our mountains green, but has filled the rivers with water. Some of the best Pennsylvania White Water Rafting is now in season. Join us at White Water Adventurers for a guided trip down one of 4 spectacular sections of river. If the aqua adventure is not your sort, explore the area by bike or on foot. There is some much to see in Ohioplye.