This Outdoor Water Playground Near Pittsburgh Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

Summer's right around the corner. And, even before it arrives, we'll have plenty of days of sun, heat, and humidity. We veteran Pittsburghers know that planning ahead is key to beating, and ultimately enjoying, those hot summer days. Mark this outdoor water playground near Pittsburgh on your calendar. After all, it just might become your new favorite destination.

Ohiopyle State Park beckons visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty and activities like kayaking and hiking.

Up for an adventure on the water at Ohiopyle State Park but don't know where to start? Well, Wilderness Voyageurs has got you covered.

Wilderness Voyageurs has led visitors on adventures, both on and off of the water, at Ohiopyle for half a century.

The first step is to decide what kind of river adventure you want. How about a day of rafting on the Youghiogheny River? Wilderness Voyageurs offers rafting adventures for visitors of all ages (12 and older) and skill levels.

New to river rafting? Opt for having a guide in your boat during your adventure. More experienced rafters can have the guides follow along in kayaks.

Or, how about kayaking? Sign up for one of the outfit's three courses: beginner, intermediate, or advanced whitewater kayaking.

Then again, you might just be into one of the newest water sensations: Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Join a two-hour tour with Wilderness Voyageurs to learn how to successfully SUP.

Virtual hands up, all you fly fishers! Choose from a variety of tours, such as the introduction to fly fishing weekend or the fly fishing wading and float trip. Really love fly fishing? Wilderness Voyageurs also hosts fly fishing tours to Colorado.

After your tour, explore Ohiopyle State Park, including Cucumber Falls and Ohiopyle Falls, on your own.

Click here to find the perfect water adventure for you.

Address:

Wilderness Voyageurs

103 Garrett Street

Ohiopyle, PA 15470

800-272-4141

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