The dog days of summer have fallen upon Pennsylvania and that means only one thing: finding ways to stay cool. Sure, an air conditioned room might be perfect but sometimes there’s nothing better than getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. This natural waterslide in Pennsylvania promises to keep you cool while you enjoy the long summer days.

Slip into the cold water of the Meadow Run Natural Waterslide in Ohiopyle State Park and let your inhibitions take you away.
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Barrel down flat sheets of sandstone dating back 300 million years.
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Meadow Run Natural Waterslide attracts adults and kids from all over the state during the hot summer months.
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The popular natural waterslide is the result of cracks in the rocks, which left the rocks smooth.
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Slide at your own risk, however, as there are no lifeguards to ensure your safety. Some visitors have also complained about minor bumps and bruises as the result of the sometimes unpredictable waterslide.
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To reach the Meadow Run Natural Waterslide, park in the parking lot off of State Route 381 and follow the signs to the wooden stairs that will lead you down to the waterslide.
Flickr/Jon Dawson

Prefer watching friends, family, or even strangers zipping down the waterslide? Get a spectacular bird’s eye view from the wheelchair accessible observation deck, which you can reach directly from the parking lot.

This natural waterslide in Pennsylvania will make your summer epic. You can also find other ways to keep cool this summer by visiting one of these eight amazing Pennsylvania waterparks.

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