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This week has been awesome for winter weather. The storm this week has dropped 20 inches so far. I’d like to tell you where the good pow stashes are but there are no friends on a powder day, especially with our limited resources around here....

The New Years melt down provided some good boating last week for those that don't mind the cold.  However its time to get out and ski again after the storm Friday and Saturday droped 10 inches in the Laurel Highlands.  Laurel Ridge State Park, 1/10/11   If you...

The new year is bringing some warm weather to western pa this weekend.   The snow melt and little bit of rain should provide some great New Years day boating in the region.  Even though the forecast is calling for temperatures in the 50's, it...

The snow is here and the staff is skiing. It's still a little thin out there, but there is enough to hit the trails. If you have rock skis - you might want to bring those. I haven't had the stomach to actually look at...

New for 2011 in the Pyranha line up is the Varun(God of Rain).  I recently had the chance to try the Varun on a quick loop run and I’m pretty impressed with it. This is basically a do it all boat; it’s a river running...

It was just a matter of time before Marcellus Shale drilling rigs made their way to Ohiopyle. With all the recent activity, the inevitable seems to have arrived. Last week the action picked up with seismic testing cables being dropped laid throughout the area. Helicopters...

There are few places prettier than Colorado in the fall. You must see golden aspens to appreciate their vibrancy. However, we came for the fishing, the scenery was pure gravy....

One word - WOW!! I joined the Civil War Bike Tour excited for the outing and ended the trip being blown away by the experience. It was phenomenal!  My husband & I drove to Gettysburg where we met the rest of the group on morning...

The water temps are dropping and the hatches are starting to pick up.  This week our staff  have seen plenty of Slate Drakes, Cahills, and the much vaunted Hexagenia have been seen.  Check out this photo from Monday evening.  Look for the Hex right before...

It's true! After decades of mind-blowing prohibition, Ohiopyle Falls is now open for boaters. The access is still very limited, but we hope to see it expand as more boaters demonstrate that the falls can be enjoyed safely. For more info on access and guidelines,...