We did the trip on the Upper Yough River. It's actually in Friendsville, MD not Ohiopyle. First off, this is a very challenging river. Don't let it be your first time on whitewater and don't go if you're not able to manage the physical exertion...
What a great trip! Initially, we were told the water level was too high to run Cheat Canyon during Cheat Fest, 2016. Eventually, the decision was made to run the canyon, but we were warned it would be BIG water...
Curious about whitewater rafting on the Cheat River? Coming on a trip with us at Wilderness Voyageurs and looking for some info about the Cheat? Here's a fun video from a beautiful Cheat trip in 2015 to show you our favorite river in West Virginia! The Cheat River...
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This was my first time rafting the Yough and our group of 5 started on the lower. We all had a great time and a great experience all the way through. The company is friendly to work with and takes care of everything. We did...
Took a couple of my close friends to Ohiopyle to stay at an Airbnb for the weekend and enjoy some outdoors and white water rafting for my bachelor party. My fiancé had actually worked at Wilderness Voyageurs a few years back as a guide, and...
5 Reasons to "Fall" in Love with Laurel Highlands Just because summer has said her farewells is no reason to stop playing. We're surrounded by some of the most beautiful places to visit in fall. Crisp, cool air and spectacular fall foliage surround you as you...
The phones ring daily here from newcomers through to multiple time visitors asking for things to do in Ohiopyle. Questions we get a lot are: What do we do? Where do we stay? What are the new must visit spots and attractions? Where do we get...
From the moment we entered the building we felt welcome. Rich met us and made us feel at ease. Even offered cookies. The info at the river was informative and entertaining our guide Adam was terrific. We felt safe knowing his experience on the river....
Lower Yough Rafting: What is this river really about? I have rafted a bunch of rivers over the last 3 decades, in the southeast mostly, but some in Maine, Colorado, Chile, and Costa Rica. I had never experienced the Youghiogheny River (Yough - pronounced yawk, for...