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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,...

Harrisburg, PA - Anglers fishing the Kinzua and Youghiogheny tailraces should find plenty of trout to keep them busy this fall. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently released yearling trout (6-9 inches) in the tailraces from their Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery. These...

As a long time Jefe paddler who's just tried the new Burn, I couldn't help but want to do a side by side comparison. They're very different boats so this should be easy, but also hopefully helpful to those of you who don't understand some...

Adventure travel was something I did not even know I had been doing,, I thought I had been cruising around having fun and learning things, lo and behold it has a name.  This year I decided to pack my bags and go abroad. I was a...

So on July25th I tried my first long trail run, the Run With the Deer Flies 25k and 15k. On Saturday after a long, extraordinarily sweaty day of biking, working at the store, and desperately attempting to keep myself, we finally got out of Ohiopyle. After...